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Asus C433 webpage [asus.com]
Keyboard cover accessory for C434, C433, C425, et al.
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Partdon the pun if I cite Microsoft Edge as an edge case; another example that few might attempt would be Samsung's mobile browser. In both cases, I expect the developer is intentionally avoiding x86 devices (though Microsoft appears to have gone even further, limiting most everything that isn't clearly a phone).
Otherwise, I love to advocate for alternative browsers on ChromeOS as it is a long-term option for chromebooks past their support date but which won't be granted this feature through the current development path for ChromeOS which will eventually decouple the Chrome browser from the... [aboutchromebooks.com]. At the same time, I would recognize that the vast majority of chromebook users will stick to the Chrome browser or may consider a fully supported Android browser like Opera (which widely advertises support for chromebooks via the Android Play store [opera.com]). In the same way, very few developers seem to bother with restricting chromebooks as an option for their app in the Play store even though that is a lever they can indeed enable (as the Microsoft Edge example illustrates).
Thanks for creating an opportunity to discuss alternate browsers on ChromeOS and also note the less-than completely universal nature of Play store support. As tablets and even some phones have often experienced the latter, it doesn't always get a mention even though it is still part of Google's Play store experience (either blame Google for allowing the broken experience and not enforcing universal support, or blame a given developer for avoiding platforms as part of their strategy).
Good luck!
Jon
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That said, I don't see a huge reason to upgrade to the C433 if you have the C425. They perform similarly in terms of web browsing and running apps.
I'm just happy to be able to jump on this deal now as only in the interim did I realize that I would indeed have a use for bringing another chromebook like this into the house (so that I can completely retire an older ASUS R11 and let it become someone else's opportunity).
Good luck!
Jon
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My second CB with touch. I really don't use it. Glad I have this over the 425 but my dad probably would have been fine with it. I bought the 433 for him the to replace the Toshiba I got him a few years back. He probably won't like the change.
*The tight lid has to do with the fact that there's magnets on both the lid and the deck. Overkill. I just use a laminated card when I shut it to make opening easier.
And the end of support for chrome os updates is June 2026
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I have peeked at this repair video [youtu.be] and wondered how hard it would be to eliminate those magnets which seem to be positioned on either side of the trackpad.
Good luck!
Jon
In docked mode, touchscreen will be difficult to use due to the lack of hinge support.
Cost wise / value-wise, the 425 is a better deal for most given the application and form factor.
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