Asus C301 Chromebook
Most Chromebooks are
cheap laptops with entry-level specs. But there’s a growing number of
Chromebooks with higher price tags that offer additional storage and memory or
better displays. Dell, HP, and Google all offer what you might call premium
Chromebook models.
Now Asus has one of the
most affordable models with… let’s say mid-range specs. The Asus C301
Chromebook is now available for pre-order for US$ 300. The laptop has 4 GB of RAM,
64 GB of storage, and a 13.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display.
It also features 802.11ac
WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, an HDMI port and SD card reader, and two USB 3.0 ports. It
measures about 0.9 inches thick and weighs 3 pounds and the notebook features a
48 Wh battery.
One feature that’s a
little less-than-premium is the processor. The Asus C301 Chromebook is powered
by an Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core processor. Sure, that chip is a bit more
powerful than the dual-core Celeron N30xx chips that power some cheaper
Chromebooks.
