Why I’m still using a Chromebook from 2018 as my daily driver
You’d think I’m constantly upgrading to the latest Chrome OS laptop. Nope. Here’s why I’m still using a Chromebook that debuted in 2018.
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Deal alert: Lenovo Chromebook C340 price drops by $150 to $299
The 15.6-inch 1080p Lenovo Chromebook C340 has a mix of entry-level and mid-range specifications. And it’s now available for an entry-level $299 price thanks to a $150 discount.
Deal alert: Amazon offering refurbished 4K Lenovo Chromebook Yoga C630 for $519.99
I’ve been including refurbished and renewed devices in my Chromebook searches lately. Today I found the 4K Lenovo Chromebook Yoga C630 with 8 GB of RAM for $520, or around $230 off from the cost of a new one.
Deal alert: A refurbished $649 Google Pixelbook Go can be had for $529.99
Based on my initial review and a follow up one four months later, I think the Pixelbook Go is worth $649 for most people. Now you can get a refurbished unit for $529.99, making it even more attractive.
Sign up for a free myBestBuy account to get 10% off on the base Pixelbook Go: $584 after discount
Still think the base model Pixelbook Go is priced too high at $649? If $584 sounds more like it to you, there’s a quick and easy way to get a 10 percent discount on this excellent clamshell Chromebook.
Deal: The HP Chromebook 15 with U-series Core i5, 8 GB of RAM and free external DVD drive down to $479
Looking for the largest Chromebook with a powerful Core i5 U-series processor? Amazon has a great deal on the HP Chromebook 15 with 8GB of memory and 128 GB of storage, plus external DVD drive for $479.
President’s Day toss-up sale: Pick between these two Core i3 Chromebooks for under $400
Two very similar Core i3-powered Chromebooks are on sale at Best Buy: The HP Chromebook X340 14 and Dell’s Inspiron Chromebook 14. Here are the key differences in these discounted $350 to $399 2-in-1 Chromebooks.
This great mid-range Chromebook is on sale for nearly an entry-level price
A reader looking for a budget Chromebook with $250 to $400 to spend asked what I’d recommend. There are a ton of entry-level devices, but I didn’t suggest any of them. Here’s what I recommended and why.
HP launches a quartet of sub-$300 Chromebooks for educators, students, and front-line workers
HP is going all in on the Chromebook education market with four new models announced today. All start under $300 and are ruggedized, while a pair offer either a 2-in-1 or clamshell option for the classroom.
Nab this HP Chromebook X360 with 8 GB of RAM, U-series Core i3 for $150 off
Got a $450 budget for your next Chromebook purchase? If I did, I’d pull the trigger on the HP Chromebook X360 14, currently on sale at Best Buy for $449; a great price for a 1080p device with Intel’s Core i3 U-series chip.
Discounted to $329.99, the Asus Chromebook C425 is a steal of a deal
Considering the internal hardware of the Asus Chromebook C425 is nearly the same as the $649 Pixelbook Go, this limited-time sale for the Asus at $329.99 is a ridiculously good buy.
