They all run the same software, but there are big differences between these Chromebook models
We've done our best to keep up with Chromebook coverage here at Android Central for a variety of reasons, not the least of which being that we use these machines every single day. We spend time with every Chromebook model we can get our hands on, putting in full reviews whenever possible.
With the rapid pace of releases pumping out new Chromebooks on a regular basis it's hard to say what's "the best," but every so often we need to put our collective feet down and make a list — these are the best Chromebooks available.
Note: This article is updated regularly with new information. The latest update was made in May 2016.
The best: Dell Chromebook 13
We can just come right out and say it — Dell has made the best non-Pixel Chromebook to date with the new Chromebook 13. This 13.3-inch Chromebook has a great metal build coated in durable soft touch material, along with a great backlit keyboard and a big glass-covered trackpad. The display is a 1920x1080 IPS panel that looks great in the non-touch matte version, but there are also models with a Gorilla Glass-covered touchscreen of the same resolution.
At its lowest configuration — starting at $429 — you'll be getting a new Intel Celeron processor that's plenty capable when paired with 4GB of RAM, but if you have a specific reason for higher specs Dell will oblige and sell you one of a few different higher configurations. You can add a touch screen, up to 8GB of RAM and a Core i3 processor, all of which together add $200 more to the MSRP — but it could be worth it if you're looking for something higher end that doesn't say "Pixel" on it.
Read our Dell Chromebook 13 review
The Chromebook 13 offers fantastic battery life, is built super well and really checks all of the boxes aside from being a bit heavy at 3.23 pounds. If you're okay spending a little extra money to get something better than your standard cheap plastic Chromebook, this is the model to get — just make sure you choose the right configuration that works for your needs and budget.
Honorable mention: Acer Chromebook 14
Just a slight step down from Dell in terms of performance, features and build quality, you'll find the Acer Chromebook 14.
Announced in April 2016, the Acer Chromebook 14 comes in checking a lot of boxes for those who want a laptop form factor but also lots of power and quality hardware. First off the laptop has an aluminum build, which you don't always expect in a Chromebook, and it also has a 1080p display, Intel N3060 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and up to 12 hours of battery life. An extra bonus is that both of its USB ports are the faster USB 3.0 spec, which is great.
Read our Acer Chromebook 14 review
That all comes together for just a $299 price, which is phenomenal for everything that's packed inside even if it isn't the highest-end machine out there. For that price that's notably lower than the Dell Chromebook 13, you're getting a screen that isn't quite as bright, a lower quality trackpad, no backlighting on the keyboard and a build that isn't quite as solid as the Dell.
But still, at this price, you're getting a great alternative that still has a big screen and offers a really solid overall experience.
On a budget: ASUS Chromebook C201 and Chromebook Flip (C100)
Both of ASUS' latest Chromebooks hit good price points, ranging from about $175 to $275 depending on the retailer. The cheaper of the two is the Chromebook C201, which is an 11.6-inch all-metal built laptop with a standard set of ports, a new Rockchip ARM processor (meaning it's fanless) and a solid IPS display.
Read our ASUS Chromebook Flip (C100) review
You can pick up a model with 4GB of RAM, which we recommend, for just $190 and get a great device that's built better than you'd expect for the price. If you're really tight on cash you can save about $25 and go with the lower model with just 2GB of RAM, but we recommend you put off buying a few coffees the next week and just bump to the higher model.
Stepping up the scale about $75 on each model is the Chromebook Flip (aka the C100), which is built much the same as the C201 but has a touch screen that's an inch smaller at 10.1-inches in total and is convertible into a pseudo-tablet with the screen flipping back completely.
It has the same metal build and internals as the C201, which are plenty usable, and while there are compromises made in order to make this Chromebook convertible it's a good option if you need a small machine with great battery life and want to be able to touch the screen directly.
The Chromebook Flip is also one of the first models slated to pick up Android app compatibility through the Google Play Store, which could tip the scales a bit for folks looking to be ready for the new feature addition.
Money's no object: Google Chromebook Pixel (2015)
If you're looking for the best possible Chromebook experience, and don't care how much it'll cost you, look no further than the new Chromebook Pixel. The 2015 refresh of the Pixel built on that same lustworthy design and all-out set of features from the 2013 model, with a metal build, amazing screen, 16GB of RAM and all of the creature comforts. You'll also be getting cutting-edge USB-C ports for charging and peripherals, which really is the way of the future.
A year after its announcement this is still the absolute top of the line, and it isn't missing a single feature you'd want. But since Google stopped selling the almost-reasonable $999 model in favor of just the $1299 top-spec version, it's almost impossible to recommend the Pixel to anyone that isn't an absolute Chrome OS super fan with money to burn.
It's hard to go wrong with any of these picks
With these options, there's something to satisfy most any need that you may have when it comes to picking out a Chromebook. Whether you're buying for yourself, as a gift, or giving guidance to someone else for their own purchase, be sure to start here before making a buying decision. We'll be keeping up with this "best Chromebooks" list as new models come out, so you'll always be able to turn to it for the latest information.
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Patiently waiting on your Toshiba Chromebook 2 review. I'll most likely be picking one up in the next week or two.
I absolutely love my Toshiba 1. My only regret is how quickly the 2 came out after it, but I'm very satisfied with the 1 and will upgrade when the 3 come out. Solid machines.
I'm (not-so) patiently waiting as well. Working on it.
You're writing the review Andrew? If so, that's awesome, I like your reviews. I'll keep an eye out for it. I have a Dell XPS 15z and a Note 2 (soon to be Note 4). Don't really see the need for a tablet, but this machine is intriguing. Fanless, supposed great battery, and in a package similar in size to the MacBook Air, all seem like great reasons to check this out. Considering 90% of computing on my laptop is done via Chrome anyways, an affordable, well built chromebook is exactly what I've been looking for.
Acer C720 is amazing, however I would truly recommend the touchscreen version that Consumer Top (see http://www.consumertop.com/best-laptop-guide/) recommends - Acer C720P.
I have the C720P, but I never, ever use the touch screen. I'd trade the touch screen for an extra 2GB of RAM in a heartbeat.
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Yes, you definitely want at least 4 GB RAM; I take more if there was a way to do it! With 4GB, I regularly have 12 to 15 tabs open all the time and sometimes well over 20. Once in a while it hiccups and I realize I need to close a few. Sometimes I extensively edit 20 to 40 page documents (usually in Google docs) with a dozen tabs open without hiccups.
I ran across a way to turn some of the SSD into a swap file on Google. Its actually a developer option but it seems to be helping me with my tiny/old Samsung XE303.... Its not a perfect fix but it apparently will reduce the amount of tab reloading....
my girlfriend picked on up last week. got to play on t for a little bit and i was overly impressed. Everything opened up pretty smoothly and the screen it just gorgeous! we just happened to be lucky and were looking at chromebook at our local Best Buy and the sales man said he had another one but wasn't on display. bought it without even trying it out and have no "RAGRATS"..... GO GET ONE IF YOU CAN!!
Clearly the Toshiba Chromebook 2 will be a great option, when we see it in the UK. I still wonder about Chrome OS, but would like to try it and see if I can live with the limitations. How about printing?
You can print with it. I have the Acer and print with it to my brother printer.
How? I have tried every idea/suggestion I could find on the internet for about a year - nothing works. My HP OfficeJet 6500 printed fine over my wireless LAN from my old laptops. Nothing I've tried gets it to print from my Chromebook (I am not willing to keep a PC running all the time just to be able to print - that's going backwards).
Ah, since I am also running Seti@home calculations 24/7 its no problem to use Googles cloud printing. If I had a wireless printer there is apparently a way to set it up with Googles cloud printing without needing to have another PC on.
Cloud printing ready printer or use traditional PC as a sort of print spooler.
I have had 'near' zero issues printing with any wifi enabled printer. If your 6500 isn't wifi enabled... You are screwed. As you cannot load drivers onto a Chromebook.
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It is out in the UK. The Full-HD variant (cb30-b-104) seems to have suffered from a ridiculously stealthy release, however.
John Lewis are probably the most reputable seller that currently offers them:
http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/toshiba-cb30-b-104-chromeboo...
What about the new HP with the Tegra?
It's HP. 'Nuff said.
The build quality on my HP Chromebook 14 is terrific. Add in free 200MB/mo for life from TMobile where streaming Pandora doesn't count against me and the only thing I wish it had is an IPS display.
so you are getting the free streaming with your chromebook? hmmm....
Yeah, but after reading some guidance on it, it seems I may be slipping under the radar somehow versus being the standard expectation.
LOL. I hear ya...
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I want an Android book
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Lucky for you HP made one
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Considering you can set up Chrome to run Android apps, anything with a touchscreen would work there.
hp have a yellow and black one out now heres a link http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/21/hp-slatebook-14-review/
Download Bluestacks and turn your Windows computer into an Android emulator.
Thanks Andrew for covering the chromebooks! I picked up a C720 and loves it!
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Yeah I love the c720p. Well I would if I could reclaim from my wife who constantly uses it (her nexus 7 discarded to the side)
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Is it your precious?
How long before Zig is here talking about how useless Chromebooks are?
I recently got the Acer Chromebook 13, it's a great machine.
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Agreed! Just got mine about 3 weeks ago and loved the darn thing. I got the 1080p screen, 4 gigs of ram and 32 gig storage model. It was on sale on Amazon for only $279.00.
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I have no use for a chromebook currently I have a laptop that works BUT I bought the Hp chromebox for a “desktop setup” and I love it, that thing is so smooth and runs like butter. It is just perfect for what I need it! A Student with online HW.
I replaced a 5 year old laptop with a Chromebook. It doesn't do everything but it does enough.
I bought my C720P about a month ago and absolutely love it. Speakers are awesome, its fast enough to keep up with what I do (which is pretty normal usage, nothing crazy), and the battery life is awesome. I spend an hour or 2 on it at a time and can easily go a week without putting it on the charger. The touchscreen is what sold me and has become VERY convenient for me. I'm surprised its not talked about up there.....
I would love to see more "Best (fill in product line here) articles that are easily accessible from the site and are regularly updated as new items come out. So Best Chromebooks like you have here and you just incorporate new models as they come out. Best Android phones for picture, best android phones for batter life, etc. Nice article.
Any of these have celluar service options, it been a big help for my HP14 a few times.
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Personally, I think spending the extra money to buy a Chromebook with built-in cellular is a waste of money, if you have a decent plan for your smartphone (and it's not labotomized by your carrier). On the few times that I've been out with my Chromebook, and needed to surf away from wifi, I just turn on the hot-spot function on my Nexus 5. My Chromebook automatically connects and I never miss a beat. Works beautifully. I already pay a cellphone bill. I don't want another monthly bill to pay additionally for a service I already have.
Agree, but there's a lot of labotomizing that goes on.
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I use the hp 14 chromebook. Love it.
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+1 on the HP14, love using it. Built in cellular is a plus based on the fact that my carrier, VZW, won't allow me to hotspot with my phone. Having unlimited data though is hard to pass up to switch.....
Correct me if i'm wrong but I think only the 1080p version of the Toshiba Chromebook 2 comes with an IPS display.
All of them have 1080P screens.
The C720 is being phased out. I just recently got its replacement the Chromebook 11 CB3-111 at Best Buy for $199 and it's awesome. Looks identical to the Tegra based 13, but had the popular Celeron Bay Trail found in the new Toshiba, Asus, etc. Not a powerhouse by any means and could benefit from 4gb RAM instead of 2, but it's perfect for my needs and has excellent battery life, between 8-9 hours, and better build quality and design than the C720. It's on preorder on Amazon and in store at BB. They said the base model C720 is discontinued at BB now.
I love the acer cb3. I recently picked it up for 199. And best buy said they will price match. Well its going down to 149.99 black friday. It's a great machine. Runs and feels great. It's perfect for what I use it for.
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I'll likely be grabbing the Toshiba Chromebook 2 when supply is a bit more widespread, mostly for my 1st grader to do her online homework assignments. I wouldn't have minded a bit more processing power but the trade-offs (quiet, cool and superior battery life) are worth it for my family's use.
I have been using the Toshiba Chromebook 2 (1080p with 4gb of ram) for the past week. Overall, it is a great machine. The screen is amazing, as is the build quality. My only complaint is the processor. Coming from the celeron powered acer c720 (also with 4gb of ram), the toshiba is noticeably "slower". Everything from rendering web pages, starting an album on Google play all access, to starting an android is just not as fast as the c720. However, the toshiba is 100% silent and battery life is pretty damn good, which is an improvement over the acer.
Looking forward to when i can get a Chromebook with an IPS display (even in a lower resolution), 4gb of ram, and a celeron processor.
The Toshiba has a Celeron. You must be confusing it with an I3.
I'm kind of in love with my Toshiba Chromebook 2. I bought as my secondary computer, but thanks to the amazing battery life, the fantastic screen, fast boot and slim/light design, I find my desktop is getting less and less use.
My primary quibble is that remote access to my work computer is a little sketchy. It works, but doesn't play all that nicely with my dual monitor set-up at work. I've fooled around with the settings for display, but haven't cracked the code on getting my whole desktop showing on the Chromebook. Also, pointer behavior has been inaccurate (not by millimeters, but by an inch or more) during some sessions. And I'm still not having luck using the Chrome Citrix receiver - though this may be as much due to my IT dept's internal settings as it is Chrome. Believe it or not, I've had my best remote desktop access results by remoting into my home computer then remoting in with that to work!
But for $330? Hard to go wrong.
I had the same issue connecting to my work computer via Teamviwer. I use two monitors at work and it doesn't play nice with my c720. I can connect to my home computer with ease however.
Every evening, before heading home from work, I turn on "Mirror Displays" so that all my external monitors show the same content. That way, when I'm home and try to Chromote into my work computer, I see only one screen!
It's definitely a hack and you need to remember to make this switch everyday, but it works very very well!
Wish Google would fix this soon and allow users to choose which desktop to access rather than showing everything stitched together.
Since ChromeOS has no proper RD client (major missing element of the platform), I remote into my personal work computer then RDP from there to our RD client. Works pretty well.
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If your IT folks at work don't have Citrix Storefront implemented, you won't be able to use Citrix Receiver properly. I went through this about a year ago. Now that it's in place, I can get my work VDI in a tab on my Chromebook, or on my MacBook Pro.
The C720 ia great for a budget device but you have issues if you pay $199 for it. You can get it for MUCH cheaper if you search around a little.
Was able to get my Toshiba Chromebook 2 a week ago, and the thing is amazing! It doesn't have the stamina of the acer 13 but the screen on this device just makes it top anything else I've ever used. It feels like toshiba is the first manufacturer to listen to chomebook consumers and give us what we ask for, and it can only get better from here.
I really hope this chromebook does well in sales.
You choose wisely
I think the pixel is best.
Aight. And worth every penny. I wish I could afford one thou.
HEARD!
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shout out to dell chromebook 11!
I don't know why AC always overlooks this one. While I think the price point could come down a bit its gotta be one of the better builds as far as CBs go
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I see all kinds of Chromebooks on sale. I got my Toshiba CB35-B3340 13.3″ Chromebook 2 for $289.99 and I love it.
There are plenty on sale right now. Check out the chromebooks at BlackFridayCentral. om
Well done, Android Central team! I really do look forward to, not only using your well made app\widget, but most importantly reading your articles that matter most to my interests. This comment post doesn't just stand for this particular article alone. I want to make it clear to y'all at AC that I am a huge fan of most ALL of your efforts in posts! To put it simply, Thank you very much!
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Nice write-up!
Love my C720 so much! Makes a fantastic everyday machine for me, processing power has been great, and it only really needs more RAM. But it does good with what it has for my use. I couldn't ask for much better value for under $200!
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Are there any current models where the RAM is user upgradeable?
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The best Chromebook is the Chromebook Pixel
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I really like my Asus c300.
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On the new Toshiba, I'm curious how well Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu play in 1080p?
Just fine on mine. It's a great machine.
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They play fantastic. No stuttering. The screen is just top notch. The blacks are black and the colors are vivid. I bought one for my daughter for Christmas. She uses it for Netflix/Hulu as well as schoolwork.
I get interested to see these articles all the time, then I am quickly reminded of how they are living in 2007 with web design. Credibility goes a long way when you move past a site that has to refresh pages.
HP CB 14 not mentioned! I think its one of the better CBs out there. Almost a year old and it still is amazing!
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I beg to differ, I have the hp chromebook 14 and it's just bad ass. Has 4 gb ram and Intel clarion 847. It friggin Flys. Just saying. I have never seen you guys ever talk about it nor review it. I picked it up in February and just love it. Yeah it may cost 349.00 but we'll worth it.
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I agree with the last 2 responses
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We own the Haswell HP 14 chromebook as well as the new Toshiba CB2 and I agree the HP flies and is the better web browsing computing experience. A few things though:
- This HP variant is no longer being made, as the current one uses a shower chipset, so Andrew really could not choose it.
- The CB2 is a much better media machine. Videos were always unsatisfying to watch on the HP due to resolution, its blah screen, and it's weak speakers. All are big strengths of the CB2.
- I don't know if it's just my HP, but Bluetooth connectivity seems far more robust on the CB2.
I can't wait until the CB2 gets next gen chips like the Broadwell. Then the true Pixel successor will have arrived.
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I agree. Had mine for just over a year. 4GB is great! (I just wish Google would make printing to legacy printers work w/o needing the printer to be connected to a running PC)..
I absolutely love my refurbished C720 that I picked up from Groupon for $129. It even came with a little ding/dent in the cover so that it was immediately ready for its road warrior role in my life. ;-) I use a Windows 7 VDI for work, so I open it in one tab, and then I can open as many additional tabs as I want for personal stuff, and it never misses a beat.
I had a C720, sold it, then a few months later got a C720P. I would highly recommend getting the latter version. The touchscreen doesn't take away too much from the overall battery life and touchscreen works very well. I was able to get one on ebay from Acer's refurbished seller for very cheap, compared to buying one new.
I just bought an Acer Chromebook 11 CB3. I absolutely love it. I'm perplexed as to why it hasn't been reviewed here yet.
Good job!
Very useful article.
Does anyone have any thoughts on Samsung chromebook 2? It also has HD display and pretty attractive components.
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I have both HP 13 with free T-Mobile data and the the Acer c720. They both are great. I like the smaller form factor of the c720. I would recommend either one.
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I notice a lot of online reviewers going ga-ga each time a new chromebook is released, but if you look at online ratings websites, the machine that makes actual *customers* the happiest is always the Acer c720 / c720p. The reviewers give it a 7.5 or 8.0, the customers give it a 9.5. ALWAYS. The c720 has the fastest CPU available for chromebooks, and the c720p has one of the ONLY touchscreens available for chromebooks. The only machine that beats it (in these areas) is the $1299 Chromebook pixel. No other chromebook is faster or has a touchscreen. And, the c720/c720p has a real haswell battery life of 7-8 hours, the other 2955U chromebooks (i.e. HP) have trouble lasting 5 hours...
No IPS, no full HD.
I just dont understand why people dont want to touch the pixel.
I mean in 2005 I purchased a eMachines m6805 athlon 64 laptop for 1200 at tiger direct.
Yea and thats a cheapo model
Since when are people so stuck up that they wont spend money for quality.
This worlds gone to hell.
Sorry
bob
I just have to add, the chromebook pixel is a work of love and luxury, its like silk, once you go back everything else is just crappy. No really and painfully slow.
The track pad I am convinced is the smoothest surface ever made by man kind, (or nano lasers).
They keyboard is perfect.
The screen is perfect.
The speakers are perfect, that is everything over about 100 htz.
And what are my qualifications, well I have close to a million plays on soundcloud,
and I have been a free lance graphic designer for the past 15 years along with being a certified internet webmaster.
The most impressive thing about the pixel is.... The mic and how well it picks up and interprets your voice.
I admit, I used to walk around with this thing, taking it everywhere, even gas stations or bars.
I will mention two amazing examples that really happened to me with this Chromebook from the future.
I was at the gas station one day talking to someone I knew, a guy walked in and took a look at my chromebook, he went 'Holy S**** what the hell is that' I said the chromebook pixel, then he said, "that has a better screen then my Mac-book Pro" I said NOTHING....
The second example, I was in a loud bar. I was showing it off, and believe me when you whip this out, a crowd gathers along to see what the heck its all about. I said, watch this. I screamed at the thing, WHATS THE WEATHER IN DENVER, and in a quater of a second it answered. I was completely shocked and spooked. I continued to scream at it, with everyone also screaming in the room and every time literally 9 out of 10 it got it perfectly, I dont know how the heck it did this. All I know is I defy your phones or smart tabs or ultra 50 book dell whatever to pull this stunt off.
The only huge problem I see is that this thing is way too fast for the chrome OS, and not easlly able to organize as a windows machine. Like, you can see the properties of a folder, what is that????? GOOGLE please COME UP TO SPEED.
I recently picked up an Acer Chromebook 13 (2GB version which is all that's available in the UK). I'm absolutely loving it tbh. I was put off reports that the Toshiba 2 had an excessively reflective screen. I'm sure they're all great machines though, I've been really, really enjoying this.
The article says April 2015 but comments are dated 6 months ago. What's up with that?
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I think they periodically update/repost this article to reflect new Chromebook models.
I picked up two of the Toshiba Chromebook 2 4GB models for my kids last weekend. They are great machines and much more useful than I expected. Absolutely beautiful screens on these. So far it runs everything they need and more. The best part is I dont have to be a dang administrator and clear out all the crap from the old windows machines I had them on before.
Our local middle school is starting a "bring your own technology" initiative and they recommend Chromebooks as a good option. I haven't found any cases that seem sturdy enough to handle the day to day use by 6th graders in busy classrooms. Any recommendations for use in school to keep them from getting physically broken?
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Android Authority keeps downing Chrome OS. Way to go Android Central! I'm all in.
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highly recommend Dell XPS 13, obviously in a different class than Chromebooks but if you're looking to replace your MacBook and look forward to Windows 10 take a look.
That said, I absolutely love Chromebooks, I got my son one and it takes care of all his school needs. we still have the macbook for video editing and I use the xps for work, but most times when I'm surfing and don't want to use my iPad, the Chromebook is my go to. I actually really enjoy using the OS, and I've built a business (literally, places, blogspot, YouTube, etc) from Google.
I'm looking forward to the day where fi, fiber, and android auto (or whatever it's called) can operate in harmony.
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Thanks for the recommendation, looks great
Until the day they make a reverse bluestacks, where windows software runs on mobile android or chrome, I'll wait to get a chromebook. Shouldn't chromebooks be running dual android and chrome by now with touch screens anyways, should be able to have the best of both worlds.
Well I am running LXDE with Crouton on my 4GB Lenovo N21 and I must say that so far, considering the specs and the price I paid for it ( less than a C201 2Gb) everything works pretty smooth using Skype and LibreOffice!
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can't wait to buy mine this summer.
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C720 FTW!!! Best $129 ever spent.
I've been using the Toshiba Chromebook 2 for almost two months, and it has been great. I can't say enough about the display, especially at this price. For me, it's the perfect size, weight, and fast enough. The battery is long-lasting, but I think my previous Chromebook was better in that category, although I'd rather have the stunning 13-inch display on the Toshiba CB2.
Overall, my hassle-free experience with Chromebooks highlighted just how much of a headache other more expensive laptops can be over time.
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I never thought my Acer C720 would become my daily system, but for a number of reasons it has.
Never worry if it's fully charged or not, screen is OK for my taste, price was great last year ($120 through some sale ), and a workhorse.
My roommates power supply fried, she's been using my C720 to check emails and is amazed how easy the Chromebook is to use and maintain.
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Pixel 2 LS. There is ml substitute!
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we bought my 13-tear old an Acer C720P as a homework machine and it is standing up to that task very well.
I recommend the P variant which has a touchscreen, it is definitely worth looking for.
On the minus-side, I think the P variant is only available with 2GB RAM.
Any reason why Dell 11 or the new hp 11 weren't considered? We're looking at purchasing ~800 Chromebooks for our organization within the next couple months.
Just bought myself the Toshiba Chromebook 2 after reading android centrals recommendations as well as the strength of the reviews online. Can't complain. Does what I need it to do and I pretty much lived in the browser on my windows laptop anyway. Quite surprised at how fast and smooth this thing runs. I look forward to seeing the evolution of ChromeOS in the years to come. Oh and that 1080p display is superb! For £249 here in the UK you can't go wrong.
Acer Chromebook 11.6" Touchscreen HD LED Intel Dual-Core 4GB RAM, 32GB SSD Laptop please help this is my first chrome book is this a good one? Thanks for all your help.
Had the Asus Flip for a few weeks with 4GB ram..very happy for what Chrome does and only $279, killer battery life too. Love the touch screen.
I just succumbed to an impulse buy of the 4GB Flip last Friday via Amazon Prime Same-Day Delivery. I absolutely love this thing. Screen is gorgeous and doesn't seem as small as it is, keyboard is great for being as small as it is, inputs are super-responsive, processor is just fine (especially paired with 4GB RAM), and the thing is light as a feather and has all-day battery life. Only thing missing is a backlit keyboard, but hey -- $279 for this piece of kit is a steal.
Yeah, it's huge value for the money! Wish keyboard was backlit too, but that's really the only gripe. Great device.
Acer 15 have very good speakers and a beautiful display
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I can't stand the Toshiba Chromebook 2. I am on it now. As many reviewers have started, it has a pause often when typing and scrolling. It drives me crazy. Toshiba acts like they have never heard about it and has no interest in updates to fix the issue. I have to wait for it when typing and backspacing to delete an error. Ugghhh!
yikes
Is this the old Toshiba Chromebook 2 or the new Toshiba Chromebook 2 2015?
It is not the one that was just released. Its about 6 months old. Sad, such a great screen and great sound.
If my hp 14 wasn't humming along for so long without a hiccup with free data, I would get that Dell 13 in a heartbeat.
There in Canada I was able to order online a 4Gb Lenovo N21 for a cheaper price than a 2Gb Asus C201...Bang for Bucks? Hell yeah!
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I have both the C720 and C740. The C740 is basically a revised C720. Love them both. The C740 has a new 3205U processor. A little faster, not by much. Otherwise, all is pretty much the same. Keyboard is a little better.
I also have an Acer 13 with Tegra K1. It is ok.. I would've thought the K1 would excel in graphics, I have yet to see that. It is also a 32bit chip versus a 64bit celery chip.. I go w/ the celery..
Anyways, I am tend to buy refurb/outlet stuff. I don't mind. I get mine from CDW Outlet. Here is a 4GB C740 for $133.. https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/ACER-C740-3205U-4GB-16GB-CHROME-BST/38...
I would also call them up versus ordering online.. You can ask the CS rep to cover shipping while the website will just automatically charge you.. There are tons.. Price change constantly.. So happy hunting..
Of course, if you can find a Dell 13 in their outlet store for under $200.. I say go for that. But that's a bit too new.
I just went to Best Buy and bought a 4gig Toshiba and I love it. Just wish I could find some forums and tips and get the most out of it.
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Come on guys, please stop recycling these old articles. I was really looking forward to seeing what Chromebooks you and the other posters recommend, only to find out the comments were over a year old. At least clear out the old comments. Please spend less time writing about the Galaxy S7 and give other devices a chance.
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I' ve just bought one for my girlfriend, a toshiba chromebook 2 (2016) she loves it, i love it. Its very simple and very fast. Absolutely enough fo basic needs. Even for som little office work, there ia the google sheets...
Im glad that i decides for a chromebook. There are no more questions about the os, what how works etc. Just login with a gmail account and go.
The only thing i dont understand, why in 2016, the age of usb c, we have still to use ac adaptors to charge all these devices? Common developers, do something..
Usb c for everything! Its possible!
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I bought my new Dell Chromebook 13 two months ago and absolutely love it. Even with the "base" model I got for about $400, it's super fast, outstanding build quality, lighted keyboard, high-resolution brilliant screen, and just looks cool with the carbon-fiber type lid. I'm very pleased with it.
I added the Acer Chromebook 14 to my Amazon Wish List. Looks like a nice machine.
I still have the Acer 15 inch and I think its great. It has the big screen and the sound is tremendous. It may be a last gen, but it still has plenty of power and style to keep me happy. Have not regreted ever buying this one. I use it more than my Mac and my Dell laptop that I got at Christmas sits in the corner collecting dust.Still an excellent buy if you can find one.
If you're having a hard time filtering through all the different Chromebook models to find the one that has the features you want, there's a really neat tool that helps you find the perfect Chromebook for you. You select the features you want (screen size, RAM, screen resolution, fanless etc etc) and it displays models that meet those criteria. Super simple.
www.whichchromebookshouldibuy.com
I got a steal on an original Pixel. God I love it. The display, keyboard and trackpad are just flawless, even if they do destroy the battery! Sure its excessive, but even a Mac Pro can feel sluggish compared to this beauty.
Where did yo get that android central decal?