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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Open-Box Excellent): 16" FHD+ IPS Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB LPDDR4, 128GB SSD $301.99 - YMMV

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$301.99 $649 Open-Box Excellent available in the 'Buying Options'.

SPECS:
  • 16.0" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) 16:10, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Glossy, 360-degree, IPS Display with stylus support
  • Intel Core i3-1215U Processor 1.2 GHz (10M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores)
  • 8GB LPDDR4X on board
  • 128GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel, Spill-resistant Keyboard
  • Built-in 4-way stereo speakers
  • 57WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion Battery
  • US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
  • 2.15 kg (4.74 lbs.)
  • Model: CX5601FBA-I3128
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • Micro SD 4.0 card reader
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$301.99 $649 Open-Box Excellent available in the 'Buying Options'.

SPECS:
  • 16.0" FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) 16:10, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Glossy, 360-degree, IPS Display with stylus support
  • Intel Core i3-1215U Processor 1.2 GHz (10M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores)
  • 8GB LPDDR4X on board
  • 128GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.4mm Key-travel, Spill-resistant Keyboard
  • Built-in 4-way stereo speakers
  • 57WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion Battery
  • US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
  • 2.15 kg (4.74 lbs.)
  • Model: CX5601FBA-I3128
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • Micro SD 4.0 card reader
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6503862

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

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Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
GreenCrow9915
Jun 26, 2023
14 Posts
Now this is a "premium" Chromebook that actually seems to be worth it. Is it good for drawing?
Jun 26, 2023
87 Posts
Joined Feb 2015
Jun 26, 2023
Duhr
Jun 26, 2023
87 Posts
Thanks! I've been looking for a 16:10 Chromebook and deals have been far and few.
Jun 26, 2023
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Joined Jul 2011
Jun 26, 2023
LordDrol
Jun 26, 2023
1,359 Posts
Quote :
US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
Could be BS, apparently:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIL...r_products

Quote :
2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery
Those are the USB-C ports.

Other than that, I like what I see. I'm tempted, ngl.
Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
RandallDeals
Jun 26, 2023
1,973 Posts
This is tempting. I use my Chromebook as a thin client to remote into another machine. I went too cheap last time. How is 300 nits? My current Chromebook is about 230 nits and it's terrible.
Jun 26, 2023
27 Posts
Joined Feb 2014
Jun 26, 2023
JohnF3157
Jun 26, 2023
27 Posts
On best buy site is shows up as $499. You have to look for Open Box options
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Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
ThinksTooMuch
Jun 26, 2023
2,908 Posts
I swore off Chromebooks because they're so limiting due to their security restrictions (which I get, but using anything outside of Google's officially approved sources is such a PITA), but this actually has a numeric keypad, page up/down, & home/end keys! Something that's actually productive! Tempting, I will admit...
Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
ThinksTooMuch
Jun 26, 2023
2,908 Posts
Quote from RandallDeals :
This is tempting. I use my Chromebook as a thin client to remote into another machine. I went too cheap last time. How is 300 nits? My current Chromebook is about 230 nits and it's terrible.
Better, but not by enough, IMHO.

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Jun 26, 2023
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gathermewool
Jun 26, 2023
1,296 Posts
My open-box EXCELLENT was literally just a scratched up laptop in a cardboard box. Others posted in another thread here about similar experiences.

I was, however, lucky in that the manager exchanged the used laptop for a brand new one for the same price. At the very least, if your "excellent" laptop isn't excellent, negotiate.

Also, know what should come in the box before you arrive. They tried to say the new-in-box only had a laptop and charger in it, which wasn't true.
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Jun 26, 2023
248 Posts
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Jun 26, 2023
Raizon
Jun 26, 2023
248 Posts
Tempting to replace my Google pixelbook with this. Wish this has finger print reader.
Jun 26, 2023
2,326 Posts
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Jun 26, 2023
SteveA7911
Jun 26, 2023
2,326 Posts
Quote from LordDrol :
Could be BS, apparently:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIL...r_products [wikipedia.org]



Those are the USB-C ports.

Other than that, I like what I see. I'm tempted, ngl.
This is the new norm I expect that HDMI ports will go away.

You can get an adapter fairly cheap for HDMI and other ports.

I got a more expensive Acer with a 12th gen I5 and same thing no HDMI but two USB ports 4.0 Thunderbolt 4.
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Jun 26, 2023
266 Posts
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Jun 26, 2023
TrevynA
Jun 26, 2023
266 Posts
Would you be able to flash windows or Linux on this since it is using an i3-1215U?
Jun 26, 2023
538 Posts
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Jun 26, 2023
sonicjet
Jun 26, 2023
538 Posts
Quote from TrevynA :
Would you be able to flash windows or Linux on this since it is using an i3-1215U?
Not always, generally it is pretty locked down.

I would note that Chrome OS does have Linux app compatibility. It is powered by a container and is a bit like if Linux had a good UX..but with all the"joy" of a container.
Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
namlook
Jun 26, 2023
26,260 Posts
Quote from GreenCrow9915 :
Now this is a "premium" Chromebook that actually seems to be worth it. Is it good for drawing?
It's pretty close to premium but the screen is a bit subpar at 300-nits, 45% NTSC 1920 x 1200. A premium laptop is more like 400+ nits and 2k resolution. Also I think it needs a 256GB SSD or better to be "premium", although that is fixable.
Last edited by namlook June 26, 2023 at 11:57 AM.
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Jun 26, 2023
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kgorilla
Jun 26, 2023
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Quote from namlook :
It's pretty close to premium but the screen is a bit subpar at 300-nits, 45% NTSC 1920 x 1200. A premium laptop is more like 400+ nits and 2k resolution. Also I think it needs a 256GB SSD or better to be "premium", although that is fixable.
It is premium by SD standards because it is IPS which supposedly means "very good". The bigger downside than the resolution and brightness is the color range IMO. For the price the specs are surprisingly good overall.

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Jun 26, 2023
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namlook
Jun 26, 2023
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Quote from kgorilla :
It is premium by SD standards because it is IPS which supposedly means "very good". The bigger downside than the resolution and brightness is the color range IMO. For the price the specs are surprisingly good overall.
This one also on SD is "premium" in comparison

https://slickdeals.net/f/16744289-lenovo-ideapad-5i-chromebook-16-qhd-120hz-i5-1235u-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-chrome-os-449-99?v=1

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