Best Buy has the
Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook [bestbuy.com] on sale for $99. More than decent price for a beater for doing the basics.
Open box ones seem to be below $85.
Chrome OS
Chromebook is a computer for the way the modern world works, with thousands of apps, built-in virus protection and cloud backups. It is secure, fast, up-to-date, versatile and simple.
11.6" HD Touch display
Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution.
MediaTek MT8183 processor
Multicore processing. Based on ARM Cortex architecture, delivers the multitasking performance you need, the graphics quality you want, and the power efficiency you rely on.
4GB system memory for basic multitasking
Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once.
64GB eMMC flash memory
This ultracompact memory system is ideal for mobile devices and applications, providing enhanced storage capabilities, streamlined data management, quick boot-up times and support for high-definition video playback.
Integrated ARM-based Graphics
The integrated graphics chipset with shared video memory provides solid image quality for Internet use, movies, basic photo editing, and casual gaming.
Weighs 2.64 lbs. and measures 0.77" thin
Ultraportable design, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 3-cell lithium-polymer battery.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer
Supports microSD memory card formats.
Wireless connectivity (WiFi 5 - 802.11 ac)
Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.
Built-in HD webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
Additional port
Headphone/microphone combo jack.
Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
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i'm still evaluating.. The acer is a pleasant experience mostly.. the 8 gb helps the machine flow right along without any lags and it feels like a premium machine imo.. but does feel a bid heavy.
This lenovo.. i'm liking that it's lighter.. the screen doesn't feel too small which was a concern. i think i prefer the size.. it's nicer to relax on your back with it resting on your stomach and nicer to carry around..
i'm still evaluating if it's going to have any lag with tabs open. they keyboard feels kind of cheap but it's ok. Not backlit that's a drawback.. tonight i'll see how acceptable it is.
at this moment.. it's kind of a tough choice between the two, but i might be leaning towards this than the acer if i dont' experience any crazy lag with further use testing.
also note: you have up to jan 14th to return it. It might be better to buy now and return later if you don't like it or find a better deal. This is the best part of the year to buy now and think later before a deal is gone. if you have paypal (financign) you can buy it and not have to pay for it for 6 months.. so basically i'm getting to evaluate it for free until january.
BTW you don't want a 4 gb windows tablet with these battery eco processors..
you'll want at least 8 gb.
The Convertible Acer 11 Spin has a N3350 and this has a MT8183.
A big downside with this one is they don't ship to my area (a major metro).
It feels like it is built very well.
What makes the Asus 2 in 1 so slow? I just bought one and and external drive to add more local memory.