# Cloud-First OS Laptops The ASUS Chromebook CX9 Professional Laptop Has WiFi 6 and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-laptop References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/asus-chromebook-cx9-laptop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [asus](https://www.asus.com/Laptops/For-Work/Chromebook/ASUS-Chromebook-CX9-CX9400?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The ASUS Chromebook CX9 professional laptop is a powerful computing solution for those who require a way to get work done, collaborate with colleagues and more. The system highlights a cloud-first operating system, which is supported by the 11th generation Intel [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-convertible-laptop) processor within along with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The system features WiFi 6 for connectivity and a dual-speaker [Harman Kardon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbook-14-oled-ux3405m) setup to allow for rich audio feedback. The ASUS Chromebook CX9 professional laptop has an antiglare FHD 14-Inch NanoEdge display that will completely immerse the user in their work thanks to an impressive edge-to-edge viewing experience. The laptop also features a durable magnesium alloy chassis that helps it to meet MIL-STD 810H [US military](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-elite-8-active) test standards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cloud-first Operating Systems:** The demand for cloud-first OS laptops is increasing as the trend in remote work and virtual collaboration persist. - **Wifi 6 Connectivity:** WiFi 6 technology is becoming a new standard in laptops and other electronic devices, which presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the telecommunications industry to provide better internet service. - **Nanoedge Display:** The technique of using the NanoEdge display design enhances user experience and increases demand for products with this feature, opening up opportunities for manufacturers to invest in this technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of cloud-first OS laptops will benefit from investing in research and development to offer more powerful computing solutions to an increasingly remote workforce. - **Telecommunications:** The trend towards WiFi 6 in laptops presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for telecommunications companies to capitalize on providing better internet service to homes and businesses. - **Electronics Retail:** The use of NanoEdge display design in laptops presents an opportunity for electronics retail to offer a unique and enhanced user experience, leading to increased demand for these products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Business Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertbook-cx54-chromebook-plus-enterprise.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Laptop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-convertible-laptop.md) - [Slim Military-Grade Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertbook-b9.md) - [Enterprise-Ready Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-enterprise-516.md) - [Professional Performance-Focused Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-spin-714.md) - [Multitasking Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-315.md) - [Busineess-Focused Affordable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-plus-enterprise-515.md) - [AI-Accelerated Affordable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-514.md) - [Mini Pro-Grade Computer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-cx15-chromebox.md)