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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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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.
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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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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The AUE is only June, 2026
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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IPS yes
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Edit: OOPS nevermind. I was confusing this for the 2-in-1 touchscreen model. This is NOT touchscreen or 2-in-1.
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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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.