Chromebook with back-lit keyboard

[CVisk]

Anyone know of a reasonably priced Chromebook with a back-lit keyboard?

 

[B. Diddy]

I don't think there are any besides the Pixel, which is clearly not a budget device.

 

[Scott7217]

Anyone know of a reasonably priced Chromebook with a back-lit keyboard?

François Beaufort (Google France) referenced 4 ChromeOS devices with backlit keyboards on Google+:

Google+ -- It's Chrome OS Tip Day Today!
May 6, 2015
(website link)

The code names are:

Link -- Chromebook Pixel 1
Samus -- Chromebook Pixel 2
Gandof
Lulu

So, we have to wait until the manufacturers release "Gandof" and "Lulu" for sale. Right now, I don't have any information on pricing, specifications, or availability.

Maybe they'll announce something at Google I/O? The conference will be held on May 28th and May 29th this year.

 

[Scott7217]

Android Central reported on the Dell Chromebook 13:

Dell's Chromebook 13 offers higher-end specs starting at just $399 (article link)

Their source was the Official Google for Work Blog:

Introducing new Chromebooks and features, engineered for work (blog link)

Dell Chromebook 13
- Backlit keyboard
- Starting at $399
- Available for purchase starting September 17th, 2015
- 13.3” FHD IPS touchscreen display
- 5th Gen Intel® Core™ processor
- Magnesium alloy palmrest
- High-precision glass trackpad
- 12-hour battery life
- Lightweight carbon fiber cover

 

[Scott7217]

I don't think there are any besides the Pixel, which is clearly not a budget device.

Update: Dell has some business Chromebooks with backlit keyboards and Intel Broadwell processors that should be more affordable than the Pixel.

$399 model
- Intel Celeron 3205U (dual-core, 1.5GHz)
- 16GB solid-state storage (not eMMC flash)
- 2GB RAM
- Intel HD Graphics GT1

$529 model
- Intel i3-5005U (2.0GHz)
- 16GB SSD
- 4GB RAM
- Intel HD Graphics GT2

$799 model
- Intel i5-5300U (2.9GHz)
- 32GB SSD
- 8GB RAM
- Intel HD Graphics GT2

All models include:
- 720p front-facing webcam with dual-array microphones
- 1x USB 3.0
- 1x USB 2.0
- HDMI out
- MicroSD card slot
- Dual-antenna 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- 12 hour battery
- 13.3-inch IPS displays 1920 x 1080 (touch option with Gorilla Glass available for $49 extra)

Source: OmgChrome.com
Dell Chromebook 13 — The Mid-Range Chromebook of Your Dreams? (article link)