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ASUS - 16" 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Mineral Grey open box $342.99

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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6503862

Open box is $342.99...that's $4 less then last sunday... and yes it was only available for a few hours.

New is $549... but that isn't really a deal.


Screen Size..........................................16 inches
Screen Resolution.................................1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Touch Screen........................................Yes
Processor Model....................................Intel 12th Generation Core i3
Processor Model Number........................Intel Core i3-1215U
Storage Type.........................................SSD
Total Storage Capacity............................128 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity.......................128 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM)...........................8 gigabytes
Graphics................................................Intel UHD Graphics 630
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Model: ASUS - 16" Touchscreen Chromebook - Intel Core i3-1215U - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Mineral Grey

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PORSCHE
10-17-2022 at 02:38 AM.
10-17-2022 at 02:38 AM.
ASUS also has... ASUS - 15.6" Touchscreen Cloud Gaming Chromebook - Intel Core i5-1135G7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Mineral Grey

but it's not currently on sale... I would love if it went on a sale like the Lenovo just had cause this is touchscreen. But other then the current price difference... how much better would a I5 11th gen be vs 12th gen i3?
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10-17-2022 at 05:05 AM.
10-17-2022 at 05:05 AM.
I got the deal last time.

The computer is very smooth and fast. No lag at all. It's huge though, but you should know that as it's 16 in. Perfect for just leaving on desk and only moving once in a while.

My open box excellent did have an issue with the speakers. It was barely loud enough and even at 100% it felt more like 30% and even still sounded like a tin can. I went and tried the demo model in store and it was much better, so i exchanged it and got them to send a replacement. Make sure to test that out. Otherwise the laptop looked like it was new.

The keyboard seems a bit awkward with a squeezed in numpad. But i realized many of the laptops had that. I guess that's a new thing for asus? But it should be something you get used to.
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10-17-2022 at 05:35 AM.
10-17-2022 at 05:35 AM.
Quote from vvsonikvv :
I got the deal last time.

The computer is very smooth and fast. No lag at all. It's huge though, but you should know that as it's 16 in. Perfect for just leaving on desk and only moving once in a while.

My open box excellent did have an issue with the speakers. It was barely loud enough and even at 100% it felt more like 30% and even still sounded like a tin can. I went and tried the demo model in store and it was much better, so i exchanged it and got them to send a replacement. Make sure to test that out. Otherwise the laptop looked like it was new.

The keyboard seems a bit awkward with a squeezed in numpad. But i realized many of the laptops had that. I guess that's a new thing for asus? But it should be something you get used to.
I saw you post about that in the other thread. Did you have a protection plan? Who is replacing it? Best Buy or ASUS (warranty replacement?) .. If Best Buy they gonna send you another open box or a new ASUS? Also if BB.. did you have to say anything to get them to offer you a different chromebook?
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10-17-2022 at 06:27 AM.
10-17-2022 at 06:27 AM.
The ASUS 15.6 is.................................................The ASUS 16" is
Weight 4.17lbs......................................................Weight 4.77 lbs
Product Height 0.73 inches....................................Height 0.75 inches
Product Width 9.48 inches.....................................Width 10.3 inches
Product Depth 14.08 inches...................................Depth 14.1 inches

My current HP 14"
Weight 3.7 lbs
Height 0.94 inches
Width 9.99 inches
Depth 14.96 inches

I carry it everywhere.. I'm hoping an extra pound won't make a difference.
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vvsonikvv
10-17-2022 at 08:10 AM.
10-17-2022 at 08:10 AM.
Quote from PORSCHE :
I saw you post about that in the other thread. Did you have a protection plan? Who is replacing it? Best Buy or ASUS (warranty replacement?) .. If Best Buy they gonna send you another open box or a new ASUS? Also if BB.. did you have to say anything to get them to offer you a different chromebook?

It was in the I think 14 day return window and the machine was defective. So BB replaced it. I told them the speaker was defective. It was unusable. I would have just returned it, if they said no exchange.

I didnt pay extra for the protection plan. At this low of a price, I didnt think it was worth it since I was trying to spend as little as possible anyway. I would see if you like the condition . At Excellent, it should be almost new, maybe someone tried a chromebook and realized it's not for them.

I wouldnt chance it at any lower condition. I dont want a worn out demo model.
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10-17-2022 at 08:17 AM.
10-17-2022 at 08:17 AM.
Quote from PORSCHE :
The ASUS 15.6 is.................................................The ASUS 16" is
Weight 4.17lbs......................................................Weight 4.77 lbs
Product Height 0.73 inches....................................Height 0.75 inches
Product Width 9.48 inches.....................................Width 10.3 inches
Product Depth 14.08 inches...................................Depth 14.1 inches

My current HP 14"
Weight 3.7 lbs
Height 0.94 inches
Width 9.99 inches
Depth 14.96 inches

I carry it everywhere.. I'm hoping an extra pound won't make a difference.
It's pretty hefty. If you plan to carry it everywhere, you probably would not like it. My normal laptop for work is 14in Thinkpad T480s/490s (2.8lbs). That fits well inside laptop bag or just carrying it around in my hand. So it's a big jump for me. Not as big jump for you, but besides weight, its physically pretty big. It probably wouldnt even fit in my laptop bag. I didnt try, as I'm waiting for my replacement.

With my work laptops now, with screen open, i could pick it up with one hand and move it from place to place on my desk, or to another desk. The Chromebook it's too heavy and awkward to do it 1 handed. I would say its more a permanent laptop with occasional moving around. If you plan to take it with you to class, to work, to coffee shop, library, this wouldnt be good for it.

You could try it in the store. I looked at ALL the laptops in the store and trying to find it... turns out there's a separate section for chromebooks. So dont waste time in the regular laptop section. There's Windows, Apple, then Chromebook sections.


There was another deal but expired now with the new Lenovo gaming chromebooks. I'd wait for one of those deals to get a "better performance" chromebook. I'd only get the i3's or better not the super lower powered chromebooks.
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10-18-2022 at 03:07 AM.
10-18-2022 at 03:07 AM.
Quote from vvsonikvv :
There was another deal but expired now with the new Lenovo gaming chromebooks. I'd wait for one of those deals to get a "better performance" chromebook. I'd only get the i3's or better not the super lower powered chromebooks.
Of course I would never buy at full price, but I'm keeping my eye on this one: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer...Id=6516347

I hope it gets a similar sale. Looks like a fantastic chromebook. I've had an Asus 15.6" i3 Chromebook for over a year now and it's been awesome. Only negative is the lame screen color wise and only 250 nits. They just went cheap like most lower end laptops. That 16" Acer looks to have a really nice screen and i5 CPU which will handle anything.
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10-18-2022 at 04:38 PM.
10-18-2022 at 04:38 PM.
Quote from iwheela :
Of course I would never buy at full price, but I'm keeping my eye on this one: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer...Id=6516347

I hope it gets a similar sale. Looks like a fantastic chromebook. I've had an Asus 15.6" i3 Chromebook for over a year now and it's been awesome. Only negative is the lame screen color wise and only 250 nits. They just went cheap like most lower end laptops. That 16" Acer looks to have a really nice screen and i5 CPU which will handle anything.
iwheela

Your current ASUS.. is it this one at BB? I think they have a open box for $250 or $260 near me that I thought about getting and just return this ASUS 16" when it arives.


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6449514
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10-18-2022 at 07:05 PM.
10-18-2022 at 07:05 PM.
Quote from PORSCHE :
Your current ASUS.. is it this one at BB? I think they have a open box for $250 or $260 near me that I thought about getting and just return this ASUS 16" when it arives.


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6449514
Yes, that's the one I purchased May 2021. The screen is blah and only 250 nits. I really dislike that as I use it for media consumption daily. And the speakers are terrible. There's a buzz in the speakers since day 1 I should have returned and at the least had it fixed. If not replaced. I believe it's common with this model.

For $260 I guess it's not a bad deal. I wouldn't pay $470 again for it. But back then in 2021, there were hardly any other 15.6" Chromebooks and the Lenovo one with an i5 and great screen was crazy expensive.

On the plus side the i3 rocks and handles everything just fine. I stream a lot of Directv Stream with it, in addition to Youtube and always have like 40 tabs open and just keeps chugging. If you don't care about media consumption, this model should serve you well.

Curious, why would you return the 16" for this cheaper model? Pricing only? It's way better than the 15.6" model probably in every way.
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10-19-2022 at 11:44 AM.
10-19-2022 at 11:44 AM.
Yes, I just thought I might want to save $80 or so. I could pay for a BB warranty plan then send it in down the road...if the speaker has a buzz. Maybe they would replace it with a newer model.

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Yes, that's the one I purchased May 2021. The screen is blah and only 250 nits. I really dislike that as I use it for media consumption daily. And the speakers are terrible. There's a buzz in the speakers since day 1 I should have returned and at the least had it fixed. If not replaced. I believe it's common with this model.

For $260 I guess it's not a bad deal. I wouldn't pay $470 again for it. But back then in 2021, there were hardly any other 15.6" Chromebooks and the Lenovo one with an i5 and great screen was crazy expensive.

On the plus side the i3 rocks and handles everything just fine. I stream a lot of Directv Stream with it, in addition to Youtube and always have like 40 tabs open and just keeps chugging. If you don't care about media consumption, this model should serve you well.

Curious, why would you return the 16" for this cheaper model? Pricing only? It's way better than the 15.6" model probably in every way.
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