New Chromebook won't break with 365-pound person standing on it

A new laptop targeted toward classrooms is perhaps among the toughest Chromebooks out there.

CTL claims its NL6x Extra-Rugged Chromebook for Education won't break if a 365-pound (165 kilogram) person stands on it. It can also withstand drops of 70 centimeters, more than 2 feet.

That makes the $269 laptop ideal for classrooms, where clumsy children can drop and rough up laptops. The device has the look of a small briefcase, with a retractable handle on the top to carry it.

The laptop has been reinforced to ensure it doesn't break. At the top is a protective cover that can double as a whiteboard. The lower layer has a shock absorber in case of drops. The hinges and open ports are also reinforced.

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