Chromebook buyers guide for late 2023 to make a smart choice
My Chromebook buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments. I’ve updated it to include Chromebook Plus choices.
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Discounted to $399.99, this Core i3 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook is cheaper than the 5i with a Pentium
The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i with an 11th-gen Core i3 is similar to the IdeaPad 5i that recently impressed me. Besides being a 2-in-1, you get a better CPU for less with a current discount.
Deal: Core i3 HP Chromebook X360 14c is discounted by $200 to $429 (Updated)
When the HP Chromebook X360 14c with Core i3 and 8 GB of memory drops from its $629 price, it’s worth a look. You can pick one up for $429.
HP Chromebook X360 14c sale drops $629 regular price to a discounted $529
There’s a $100 discount right now if you need a solid mid-ranger. The $529 HP Chromebook X360 14c sale price gets you a Core i5 with 8 GB of RAM.
Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook: First look
After a solid 2020 with low priced Chromebooks and a Chrome OS tablet, Lenovo starts 2021 with something at the higher end. Here’s a first look at the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook.
CES 2021: Acer Chromebook Spin 514 line is powered by AMD Ryzen processors
Acer is the latest to use AMD Ryzen processors in its new Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 lineup with 14-inch 1080p touchscreen starts at $479.99 and goes on sale next month in North America.
My pick for 2020 Chromebook of the year
After choosing the Pixelbook Go as my Chromebook of the year in 2019, choosing one for 2020 was a more difficult choice. My top three ranged from entry-level to near high-end pricing. Which one won out and why?
Take $100 off the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook with 8 GB of memory, 128 GB of storage
Aside from one common complaint about the plastic hinges, the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is a great mid-range convertible. For the next few weeks, the 8 GB, Core i3 model is discounted to $399.
There’s finally an 8 GB memory version of the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook available in the U.S.
After seeing other countries get it, buyers in the U.S. can now purchase the fantastic Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 with 8 GB of memory. It will cost you $499 but should handle just about everything you could do on a Chromebook.
The fantastic mid-range Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 Chromebook is a daily deal for $350 today
At $409, the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 with 10th-gen Core i3 is a super mid-range choice. Amazon is currently discounting it to $350 as a daily deal making this mid-ranger available near an entry-level price.
Hello Acer Chromebook Spin 513: The first with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
The first Chromebook running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c compute platform is the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, starting at $399. It will offer optional integrated LTE in a thin and light package.
