GADGET
GIZMO SPECIAL TOP ranking Chromebooks
If you're not sure of what
you should look for when purchasing a Chromebook, we've developed a helpful
cheat sheet for you:
Toshiba Chromebook 2
Full HD on a Chromebook
just got better
| CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core
i3-5015U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 |R A M : 4 G B | S c r e e n : 13.
3 -i nch, 1, 9 2 0 x 1,0 8 0 | S t o r a g e : 16 G B e M M C | Connectivity:
Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7260; Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: HD webcam | Weight:
2.97 pounds | Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.4 x 0.76 inches (W x D x H)
For a steep $429, the
newest Toshiba Chromebook 2 is a beau Toshiba Chromebook 2 is a beautiful
laptop with few f laws. It comes with more memory and a 1080p display, lining
it up with rival premium models in this class.But unless you're buying this
laptop solely for the Google ecosystem, you might be overpaying.That said, the
Intel Core i3 processor behind that 1080p screen is an undeniable bonus.
Acer Chromebook 13
With incredible battery
life, the Chromebook 13 is a winner
|C P U : 2 .1G H z Nvidia
Tegra K1 CD570M-A1 (quad-core) | Graphics: Nvidia Keplar | RAM: 2GB DDR3
(1,333MHz) | Screen: 13.3 inch, 1.920 x 1.080 | Storage: 16GB SSD | Optical
drive: None | Con nectivit y: 8 02 .11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetoot h 4 .0 | Camera: 72 0p
H D webcam | Weight: 3.31 pounds | Dimensions: 12.9 x 9 x 0.71 inches (W x D x
H)
Powered by Nvidia's
powerful Tegra K1 chip, this Chromebook packs a lot of oomph in a tiny frame.
Users will love its 13.3inch 1080p resolution screen and its portability. At
3.31 pounds, it is a relatively feathery laptop. This Chromebook doesn't
multitask very well, and the laptop itself only comes in one colour. But for
the tiny price of $249, you're likely to enjoy the simplicity and productivity.
Dell Chromebook 11 (2015)
A star in almost every
regard
| CPU: 2.6GHz dual-core
Intel Celeron Bay Trail-M N2840 | Graphics: Intel HD for Intel Celeron
processors | R A M: 4GB RAM (DDR3L, 1,600Mhz) |Screen: 11.6 -inch H D, 1366 x
768 touchscreen|Storage : 1 6 G B S S D|Optical drive : n o n e|C o n n e c t i
v i t y : Bluetooth 4.0 ; 802.11ac (BGN), dual-band Wi-Fi Camera: 720p
webcam|Weight: 2.91 pounds | Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.4 x 0.76 inches
Don't let the understated looks of this $
249-Chromebook fool you. Dell stuffed in features that are typically reserved
for pricier business notebooks into its Chromebook 11 in an effort to create a
durable product for the education market. You'll find a 180-degree reinforced
hinge, rugged design, sealed keyboard and trackpad, and a punchy typing
experience inside a portable package. You will appreciate the loud stereo
speakers for videos.
Google Chromebook Pixel 2015
The ultimate Chromebook
CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core i5
5200U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 2.7GHz with turbo boost) | Graphics: Intel
HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB DDR3 | Screen: 12.8 5 -inch 2,56 0 x 1,70 0 I PS
touchscreen display | Storage: 32GB SSD | Optical drive: none | Connectivity:
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 ; Bluetooth 4.0 LE | Camera: 720p HD wide
angle camera with blue glass | Weight: 3.3 pounds | Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x
0.6 inches (W x D x H)
Outfitted with a Core i5
processor, USB 3.1 (and USB-C) p o r t s , a high-resolution display, and more
RAM than it will ever need, the Chromebook Pixel sets a high bar for Chrome OS
machines. The build quality of this machine is exquisite and the design has
been engineered down to a science. That said, this one's quite an investment
for the best Chrome machine.
Asus Chromebook C300
A Chromebook that just
won't quit
CPU: 2.16GHz dual-core
Intel C eleron N2 8 3 0 | Graphics : Intel HD Graphics | RAM: 2GB | Screen:
13.3-inch, 1366 x 768 HD display | Storage: 32GB SSD | Connectivity: Integrated
802.11abgnac, Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: HD webcam | Weight: 3.08 pounds |
Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
We're finally getting to
the point of seeing bigger and bolder Chrome OS devices, like the Asus
Chromebook C300. This 13-inch Chromebook comes with a slightly faster processor
than the rest of its cloud-based flock -while ditching the fan at the same
time.
The TN screen unfortunately
is a wash, but this Chromebook simply goes on and on with its nearly excessive
battery life.
Lenovo 20p Chromebook
Versatile and reasonable
CPU: 1.83 GHZ Intel Celeron
Processor N2930 | Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics | RAM: 2GB PC3-10600
DDR3L 1333 MHz | Screen: 11.6» HD (1366 x 768) display with 10-point multitouch
| Storage: 16GB eMMC storage | Optical drive: none | Connectivity: Bluetoot h®
4 .0, 802.11 ac WiFi | Camera: 720p webcam | Weight: 2.86 lbs | Dimensions:
11.6 x 8.34 x 0.70 inches
The best feature of this
sexy Chromebook is the N20p's 300-degree hinge, flipping the N20p's screen
backward all the way into stand mode, which lends itself quite well to watching
movies or showing presentations. The touchscreen controls also work in a jiffy.
It's not very tuned for work use, but the Lenovo N20p offers great versatility
for a leisure computer.
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