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ASUS 14" Chromebook: Ryzen 3-7320C, 14" 1920x1200 Touchscreen, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Expired

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS 14" Touchscreen Chromebook (CM3401-R3128BL) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS 14" Touchscreen Chromebook (CM3401-R3128BL) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

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Specs (source):
  • 14" 1920x1200 Touchscreen Display
  • AMD Ryzen 3-7320C Processor
  • 8GB LPDDR5 Memory
  • 128GB Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 3-Cell 63Whr Battery
  • Weight: 4.08 lbs

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BestBuy [bestbuy.com] has ASUS CM3401 Chromebook for $279.00

Also available at BestBuy via eBay [ebay.com].
  • Google Chrome OS
    • Chromebook is a computer for the way the modern world works, with thousands of apps, built-in virus protection and cloud backups. It is secure, fast, up-to-date, versatile and simple.
  • 14" WUXGA
    • The 1920 x 1200 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
  • 8GB system memory for basic multitasking
    • Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once.
  • 128GB SSD
    • This ultracompact system is ideal for mobile devices and applications, providing enhanced storage capabilities, streamlined data management, quick boot-up times and support for high-definition video playback.
  • 2-in-1 Design
    • Offers versatile design with laptop, audience, tabletop and presentation modes.
  • Built-in cloud support
    • Easily save your files to your Google Drive account for secure access wherever you go. You can also sync with your other devices running Chrome and even work offline when needed. Fees may apply.
  • AMD Radeon Graphics
    • On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
  • Weighs 3.97 lbs. and measures 0.82" thin
    • Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. Lithium-polymer battery.
  • Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer
    • Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.
  • Wireless/Wired connectivity (Wi-Fi 6 - 802.11ax)
    • Connect to a Wireless-AX router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.
  • Built-in HD webcam with microphone
    • Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Google Hangouts or other popular applications.
  • Additional port
    • Headphone/microphone combo jack. Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
  • Built-in virus protection and Google products
    • Work, play and do right out of the box with Search, Gmail, Talk, YouTube and Hangouts, then personalize with the Chrome Web Store. Multiple layers of protection defend against viruses and malware.
  • Additional port
    • Headphone/microphone combo jack.
  • Minecraft now available on Chromebook
    • Join millions of players to mine, craft, explore and survive in a vast open world, with seamless cross-play with friends.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6534970
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Model: ASUS - 14" Chromebook - AMD Ryzen 3 7320C - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ponder Blue

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Contrary to a few comments above, the keyboard is backlit on this model. I recently bought one and can confirm. There's even customer photos on the bottom of the page showing the keyboard lit up.
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Have you looked at the price of Chromebooks (and laptops) lately?

From my point of view, here's what this one has going for it:

8 GB is hard to come by in a Chromebook - I run lots of tabs AND crouton with full Linux on a 4GB MT8183 and do have occasional issues. And 8 GB would be a bare minimum for Windows anyway.
Ryzen 7320C is way better than MT8183C in benchmarks, and way way better than any Celeron (in my personal opinion, but I'm sure there's room for discussion on that but please, no flames)
2-in-1 for this price is a good deal
14" FHD screen is a good deal - many 2-in-1's only come with 11".
Who really needs Windows these days? I run OpenOffice in Linux, and MS Office online is free w/ educational account anyway if you need it.

Probably doesn't need 128GB for most people, but whatever.

Only thing I'd like to see is a back-lit keyboard, but not a deal breaker since it is a 2-in-1.

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09-01-2023 at 08:41 PM.
09-01-2023 at 08:41 PM.
Quote from CalmRain713 :
Someone mention that it is a bit heavy. Does it feel portable (weight and size) enough to walk around town or campus with it?
Yes, when people and I say it's heavy, we're speakign relative to it's size.. i.e. a 14" laptop. Also, chromebooks just generally have an expectation of being light because they don't have as many components (i.e. GPU) and are almost always all plastic construction with little to no metal and/or glass.

Nobody is going to need to take a break in the middle of the day for a breather carrying around this laptop. It's on par with a thin and light 15" in terms of weight.'
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09-01-2023 at 10:17 PM.
09-01-2023 at 10:17 PM.
Sorry for my naïveté, but what is the difference between Thunderbolt and what this computer lists: "USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery" ?
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09-02-2023 at 11:05 AM.

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09-02-2023 at 11:05 AM.
Quote from Pinoio :
No back lit key board , kills it for me.
Other wise would've done it ! Thanks for posting

Went out and bought one for my son for college. Can confirm it DOES have a back-lit Keyboard! That was one of his must haves.

It's heavy for a Chromebook but it's metal housing, larger screen and a good sized battery, will make it be on the heavier side.

A few other thing:

1. My listing didn't mention anything about it being a touchscreen. It is a touchscreen.

2. My listing didn't mention it was "360" or a foldable laptop. Yes, it does fold into a tablet.

3. This isn't a small Chromebook. It being 14" and 1920x1200 resolution is great for games, multimedia, and school papers/projects. It fits great into a backpack and can be easily carried around campus. Son loves the Chromebook and he highly recommends.
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09-02-2023 at 11:23 AM.

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09-02-2023 at 11:23 AM.
Quote from zg159 :
Sorry for my naïveté, but what is the difference between Thunderbolt and what this computer lists: "USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display / power delivery" ?

Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are 40Gb/s and USB 3.2 Gen 2 is 20 Gb/s. That is the main difference between the 2. Thunderbolt is faster for multiple displays and chaining drives while allowing more power to be pushed to the device for faster charging. That's the high level overview.

If you aren't using multiple displays, multiple drives or an external GPU, you'll be fine with USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Side note: USB naming sucks.
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09-02-2023 at 02:14 PM.

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09-02-2023 at 02:14 PM.
First impressions:

It is heavy but feels sturdy.

Ran a speed test at the same location as my Zenbook 14 and it doubled the speed.

Works flawlessly with my Dell docking station - 2 monitors with 8 tabs open.

Has a backlit keyboard.
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09-02-2023 at 05:46 PM.
09-02-2023 at 05:46 PM.
Quote from Empurfektion :
Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are 40Gb/s and USB 3.2 Gen 2 is 20 Gb/s. That is the main difference between the 2. Thunderbolt is faster for multiple displays and chaining drives while allowing more power to be pushed to the device for faster charging. That's the high level overview.

If you aren't using multiple displays, multiple drives or an external GPU, you'll be fine with USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Side note: USB naming sucks.
Gen 2 is 10Gbps. USB is indeed complicated.
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09-02-2023 at 06:59 PM.
09-02-2023 at 06:59 PM.
Can anyone comment on the speaker quality? I have an older version Asus 434 flip which I got in 2020 and it still runs well but speaker volume is horrible to say the least.

Also this is a comparison of the chromebook I currently have and this one....is this one a significant upgrade? I am not very computer savy with specs



https://www.asus.com/business/pro...all-series
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Quote from grim64131 :
Can anyone comment on the speaker quality? I have an older version Asus 434 flip which I got in 2020 and it still runs well but speaker volume is horrible to say the least.

Also this is a comparison of the chromebook I currently have and this one....is this one a significant upgrade? I am not very computer savy with specs



https://www.asus.com/business/pro...all-series
Probably not that significant an upgrade. The screen will be a bit of a downgrade though. The colors won't be as accurate as on the one you have now
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09-02-2023 at 09:37 PM.
09-02-2023 at 09:37 PM.
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Why would you spend so much on a Chromebook? You can get pretty good Windows laptops for the same price or a little more

Objectively Windows is terrible to use
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09-04-2023 at 11:09 AM.
09-04-2023 at 11:09 AM.
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Almost 4lbs is what kills this deal for me and no backlit keyboard.

On the plus side, It's a good workout carrying this weight around.
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On the plus side, It's a good workout carrying this weight around.
4lbs? Hell a leather jacket will be that much
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09-06-2023 at 01:19 PM.
09-06-2023 at 01:19 PM.
Follow-up question(s) for someone who owns one of these:
  1. is this passively cooled or does it use a fan?
  2. if it has a fan, does it engage often? (My old Lenovo laptop seems like it is loud and constantly on)
  3. How bad is the glare on the display? (My old Lenovo is very glossy, but usable)
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Quote from A2Zog :
Follow-up question(s) for someone who owns one of these:
  1. is this passively cooled or does it use a fan?
  2. if it has a fan, does it engage often? (My old Lenovo laptop seems like it is loud and constantly on)
  3. How bad is the glare on the display? (My old Lenovo is very glossy, but usable)
In partial reply, the service manual [asus.com] seems to indicate a cooling module with a fan.​
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Quote from skypro :
First impressions:

It is heavy but feels sturdy.

Ran a speed test at the same location as my Zenbook 14 and it doubled the speed.

Works flawlessly with my Dell docking station - 2 monitors with 8 tabs open.

Has a backlit keyboard.
Two questions: (1) how loud is the fan and (2) how bad is the reflective screen?
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Quote from Empurfektion :
Went out and bought one for my son for college. Can confirm it DOES have a back-lit Keyboard! That was one of his must haves.

It's heavy for a Chromebook but it's metal housing, larger screen and a good sized battery, will make it be on the heavier side.

A few other thing:

1. My listing didn't mention anything about it being a touchscreen. It is a touchscreen.

2. My listing didn't mention it was "360" or a foldable laptop. Yes, it does fold into a tablet.

3. This isn't a small Chromebook. It being 14" and 1920x1200 resolution is great for games, multimedia, and school papers/projects. It fits great into a backpack and can be easily carried around campus. Son loves the Chromebook and he highly recommends.
Two questions: (1) how loud is the fan and (2) how bad is the reflective screen?
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