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expiredwoldemariam posted Jan 01, 2023 04:44 PM
expiredwoldemariam posted Jan 01, 2023 04:44 PM

ASUS - 16" 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD $549

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Model Number: CX5601FBA-I3128
Screen Size: 16 inches
Screen ResolutionL 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
300nits of brightness
Touch Screen
Intel 12th Generation Core i3 1215U
128 gigabytes SSD
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Year of Release: 2022
4.77 pounds
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6503862

Model Number: CX5601FBA-I3128
Screen Size: 16 inches
Screen ResolutionL 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
300nits of brightness
Touch Screen
Intel 12th Generation Core i3 1215U
128 gigabytes SSD
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Year of Release: 2022
4.77 pounds

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Model: ASUS - 16" Touchscreen Chromebook - Intel Core i3-1215U - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Mineral Grey

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Jan 01, 2023 05:22 PM
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yrnehJan 01, 2023 05:22 PM
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For those willing to go open box, it's $356 or less. Looks like a good machine.
Jan 02, 2023 03:11 AM
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PORSCHEJan 02, 2023 03:11 AM
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This was $499 at the end of oct... and with ces in 3 or 4 days..I bet better discounts around the corner
Jan 03, 2023 06:06 AM
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The_Love_SpudJan 03, 2023 06:06 AM
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Quote from PORSCHE :
This was $499 at the end of oct... and with ces in 3 or 4 days..I bet better discounts around the corner
This was definitely a justifiable price before November. The constant chromebook discounting isn't likely to end anytime soon so unless someone simply must buy a monster of a chromebook [chromeunboxed.com] today, waiting is the best advice.

This chromebook has been generating excitement as one of the first to feature the Alder Lake hybrid i3 CPU. Most chromebooks based around Atom CPUs do plenty fine for basic productivity. Additionally, most chromebooks based around i-series CPUs tend to offer even better performance. Here, then, comes the i3 blending two i-series cores alongside 4 "efficiency" Atom-based cores and delivering (almost unsurprisingly) some amazing performance.

All of this is then wrapped up in a 16" touch screen - and consider that the chromebook category is one where screens over 14" tend to command a premium (traditional Windows laptops often see discounting on commodity 15.6" and 17" platforms).

An amazing, premium-ish chromebook that, if we're lucky, should see a few more discounts before it locks in the final slick deal of a price.

Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud January 4, 2023 at 09:03 AM.
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Jan 04, 2023 11:52 AM
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Mad HatterJan 04, 2023 11:52 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud :
This was definitely a justifiable price before November. The constant chromebook discounting isn't likely to end anytime soon so unless someone simply must buy a monster of a chromebook [chromeunboxed.com] today, waiting is the best advice.

This chromebook has been generating excitement as one of the first to feature the Alder Lake hybrid i3 CPU. Most chromebooks based around Atom CPUs do plenty fine for basic productivity. Additionally, most chromebooks based around i-series CPUs tend to offer even better performance. Here, then, comes the i3 blending two i-series cores alongside 4 "efficiency" Atom-based cores and delivering (almost unsurprisingly) some amazing performance.

All of this is then wrapped up in a 16" touch screen (and consider that the chromebook category is one where screens over 14" tend to command a premium (traditional Windows laptops often see discounting on commodity 15.6" and 17" platforms).

An amazing, premium-ish chromebook that, if we're lucky, should see a few more discounts before it locks in the final slick deal of a price.

Good luck!
Jon
Completely Agree. Bought this months ago. Great chromebook. Same internals as the gaming chromebooks at Walmart @399, sans the 120 hz display. But its fast and you can find the open box versions even cheaper. I bought mine open box excellent for 285. Amazing chromebook.
Feb 18, 2023 10:39 AM
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Tom_ChanFeb 18, 2023 10:39 AM
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Got mine for 285 open box excellent too.

The 4 speaker is great and loud. It charges over USB-C instead of a DC barrel jack. 16:10 screen is good too. As an outsized Android tablet it's great. With 8GB RAM and 12th gen i3 it should be great for years - auto update expiration is 2030)

Note, the screen is rather yellowish and chrome OS doesn't have settings to correct that. Plug in an external monitor and you'll see the difference. Without side by side comparison though I might not notice.

The touchpad feels hollow and cheap which could be a deal breaker for some.

My copy does have issue with the micro SD card slot that the card doesn't stay in, and I need to hold it in place when copying files. At this price though I didn't return it.
Nov 02, 2023 01:35 PM
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izzziNov 02, 2023 01:35 PM
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Quote from Tom_Chan :
Got mine for 285 open box excellent too.
More than half a year later, such deals can't be found — crazy! Wanted something for my kid, it's almost $100 more right now. Was there any special sale going on at the time?
Nov 03, 2023 04:51 PM
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The_Love_SpudNov 03, 2023 04:51 PM
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Quote from izzzi :
More than half a year later, such deals can't be found — crazy! Wanted something for my kid, it's almost $100 more right now. Was there any special sale going on at the time?
Assuming you don't require the more premium 16" screen size you should be able to find comparable chromebooks with more typical 13"-14" screens in the $300-$400 range.

Good luck!
Jon
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