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HP Chromebook X2 down to $399 for My Best Buy members (Update: for non-members too)

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At $599, the HP Chromebook X2 surprised me last year as a great productivity device for all but the heaviest power users who need more performance and memory. Today you can nab this detachable for $399 if you’re a my Best Buy member.

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Initial benchmark and impressions: HP Chromebook 14 with AMD processor for $269

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HP chose AMD to power its new Chromebook 14 that starts at $269 and a quick benchmark shows slightly better performance than a higher priced Intel Celeron or Pentium powered Chromebook.

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Deals on a pair of Chromebooks all this week from HP and Lenovo at Best Buy

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In the market for a large Chromebook with the latest Intel processors? Now might be the time to pull the trigger: You can save $100 off the Lenovo Yoga C630 Chromebook or $200 off the HP Chromebook X360, plus get a free Google Home Mini.

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Cyber Monday Chromebook deals include new Acer Chromebook Spin 13 for $699

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Take your pick on discounted Chromebooks ranging from $197 to $699 made by Samsung, Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo this Cyber Monday. If you have the money the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 gets you more performance than a Pixelbook.

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Chromebook Black Friday deals, including some already available

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With a wide range of Chromebooks now available for every budget and performance preference, you can find a deal on just about any type of Chromebook. Here’s a list of some of the Black Friday Chromebook deals.

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HP Chromebook X2 can be had for $100 off at Best Buy: $499 for the detachable tablet

Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments , , , , , , ,

While you could drop $799 on a Google Pixel Slate, it may make more sense to nab the HP Chromebook X2 on sale for $499 with the included keyboard and pen.

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HP Chromebook x360 and Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 prices cut at Best Buy

Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments , , , , , , ,

If the Pixel Slate is a budget buster for you, check out these other two new 2-in-1 Chromebooks with 8th-gen processors with a generous amount of memory and storage for $549 to $649.

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HP Chromebook X360 available direct from HP, shipping in one business day

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For the same price as the HP Chromebook X2, you can now order the new HP Chromebook x360 with a newer Intel processor and twice as much memory and storage.

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The Pixel Slate isn’t the only Chrome tablet with a 3K screen: HP Chromebook X2 variant has one too

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Here I thought only the Pixel Slate had a 293 PPI display on a Chrome tablet. HP has one too with a Chromebook X2 variant although it’s unclear if and where the device is currently available.

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HP Chromebook X360 debuts as a thin 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop, starting at $599

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The 14-inch HP Chromebook X360 debuted on Monday with a starting price of $599 for an Intel Core i3 processor. You can configure the device with an i5 and up to 8 GB of memory and 64 GB of local storage.

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Will there be an HP Chromebook X2 with 8 GB of memory? Maybe, maybe not.

Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments , ,

When the HP Chromebook X2 was announced in April, the company said it would be available with up to 8GB of memory. Nearly four full months later, only the base model with 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Core m3 is available.

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