GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL TOP ranking Chromebooks

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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