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ASUS 14" Chromebook: M3-8100Y Dual-Core, 14" 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage Expired

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS 14" Chromebook (C425TA-M364) on sale for $129 -> now $119. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS 14" Chromebook (C425TA-M364) on sale for $129 -> now $119. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member timbertop for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 14" 1920x1080 Display
  • Intel Core M3-8100Y Dual-Core Processor
  • 8GB LPDDR3 Memory
  • 64GB eMMC Storage
  • Chrome OS
  • Backlit Keyboard

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  • This price is $10 more than previous FP deal that had 4GB RAM.
  • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
  • Best Buy via eBay: 30 day returns | Buyer pays for return shipping
  • See the Best Buy return policy for returns information.

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Best Buy.com has ASUS 8 GB Chromebook - Intel Core m3 - 8 GB Memory 64 GB storage for $129.00 with free shipping. Free returns through January 14. On Oct 24 the 4 GB version of this model C425ta was Front Page. See that thread for comments. This is $10 more but still slick

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6513085

Comments from the 4 GB deal include: "compact for a 14 " "great screen" "loud clear sound" "wide angle viewing" "excellent keyboard" "silica skin keyboard cover fixes the issue of hard to see silver keys" "USB C-PD fast charging from both sides" "slim, stylish" "great track pad" "fast after updates" "excellent apparent build quality" "Automatic updates through June 2026" "they sent the 8 GB instead of the 4 GB ( that would be this deal version )"

I purchased the Blue Stars large character skin key cover from Amazon which works great for daylight use. Will buy a black one too. Adjust the keyboard back lighting by pressing ALT and the brightness keys top row.
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Some tips I learned on initial setup. The factory loaded ChromeOS has terrible wi-fi. Bring the Chromebook really close to the router. Update ChromeOS to latest version 108 and wifi works well afterwards. Also the backlight keyboard can be hard to see on default light settings. Use Atl-Brightness lo or hi button to decrease/increase the backlight to see the keyboard letters. This is a terrific value.
Your probably thinking the Screw write protect method. -- The new CR50 methods just need to disconnect the battery to disable Write protect.

01. Hold ESC-Refresh -- tap Power to boot to ChromeOS in Recovery Mode --
Press CTRL-D to enter Developer Mode and disable verification --- allow ChromeOS wipe ~5mins
02. Login to ChromeOS via google credz and establish WIFI connectivity with ur router. - shutdown Chromebook -- disconnect Power
03.Take apart bottom half and disconnect Battery - leave off and reconnect Power cable only to Chromebook-- boot into ChromeOS (This will disable "Write Protect" mode)
04.Launch Chrome Browser then press Ctrl-ALT-T to launch a Terminal
05. Type "Shell" to enter shell mode and paste the MrChromebox.tech script in there:

cd; curl -LO mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh; sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh; sudo firmware-util.sh

06. select Option to install Full UEFI Firmware -- run through the prompts (because i can't remember them all) -- let it do its thing and reboot -- and you should get a coreboot "bunny" logo BIOS
07. Install Windows/Linux as any other x86 PC - through bootable ThumbDrive. - may need to find a Win11 TPM bypass method (with rufus)

08. shutdown and reinstall battery as before and your done.
I have this laptop. At 129 it's fantastic.

Only things I dislike (but cannot complain about at the price) wifi chip is horrible. Reception is fine inside the house but as soon as I go into my backyard it refuses to connect. I can walk 3 houses down on my phone and other devices. Again can't complain for the price...

The trackpad feels a bit sensitive, could be a lot better, but not too big an issue.

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WittyOctopus6741
12-07-2022 at 02:17 PM.

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12-07-2022 at 02:17 PM.
I have this laptop. At 129 it's fantastic.

Only things I dislike (but cannot complain about at the price) wifi chip is horrible. Reception is fine inside the house but as soon as I go into my backyard it refuses to connect. I can walk 3 houses down on my phone and other devices. Again can't complain for the price...

The trackpad feels a bit sensitive, could be a lot better, but not too big an issue.
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390997171
12-07-2022 at 02:31 PM.
12-07-2022 at 02:31 PM.
Great deal. Much better than those with N4020 and 4g ram which still marked around 100.
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JK1982
12-07-2022 at 02:42 PM.
12-07-2022 at 02:42 PM.
I bought the 2in1 recently for $154 at bestbuy. Wonder if i should return it and get this as its the same specs but no touchscreen
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12-07-2022 at 02:45 PM.

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12-07-2022 at 02:45 PM.
Nice price and specs,was going to grab one but noticed a review that noted end of support:

The AUE is only June, 2026
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InflationHater
12-07-2022 at 02:51 PM.
12-07-2022 at 02:51 PM.
Was on my way to bb for so etching else so grabbed it too. Now I have 4 weeks to figure what to use it for and if I should keep it.
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owlmercury
12-07-2022 at 03:05 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:05 PM.
Quote from WittyOctopus6741 :
I have this laptop. At 129 it's fantastic.

Only things I dislike (but cannot complain about at the price) wifi chip is horrible. Reception is fine inside the house but as soon as I go into my backyard it refuses to connect. I can walk 3 houses down on my phone and other devices. Again can't complain for the price...

The trackpad feels a bit sensitive, could be a lot better, but not too big an issue.

Does it have a ips screen?
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12-07-2022 at 03:09 PM.
Quote from owlmercury :
Does it have a ips screen?

IPS yes
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ThriftyHalibut7655
12-07-2022 at 03:11 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:11 PM.
Bought this same one from BB for like $50 more. Going to return that one and keep this one. Very very good deal. I really love this Chromebook.

Edit: OOPS nevermind. I was confusing this for the 2-in-1 touchscreen model. This is NOT touchscreen or 2-in-1.
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gosicksee
12-07-2022 at 03:19 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:19 PM.
Can this run Roblox or Minecraft? Debating on an entry level computer for my kids.
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12-07-2022 at 03:20 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:20 PM.
Quote from ThriftyHalibut7655 :
Bought this same one from BB for like $50 more. Going to return that one and keep this one. Very very good deal. I really love this Chromebook.

Edit: OOPS nevermind. I was confusing this for the 2-in-1 touchscreen model. This is NOT touchscreen or 2-in-1.
Keep in mind this is different from the C433 that was for $179 last month at Best Buy, and it does not have a touch screen. Otherwise it seems pretty similar. Here's a review:
https://chromeunboxed.com/asus-ch...25-review/
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ImaPuppy
12-07-2022 at 03:22 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:22 PM.
m3, 8gb and IPS? Insane for $130. This is the best laptop deal of the season in terms of value even if the processor is a bit dated.

If you have someone in your life who isn't big into gaming and is on the internet all day watching HD videos, reading, browsing different sites (like Slickdeals) and needs a new laptop because theirs is 5-10 years old, get them this. Yeah, it's not windows and they may be hesitant at first but I've bought CBs for my wife and parents who came from Windows laptops and they love them. This has to be close to build cost and is a 2022 release.
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FKKDANIEL
12-07-2022 at 03:24 PM.
12-07-2022 at 03:24 PM.
When is the chrome OS update good till?
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