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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.

Thanks to community member SerenoG for finding this deal.

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.

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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 01:18 AM.
09-01-2023 at 01:18 AM.
Best price ever!
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09-01-2023 at 07:00 AM.
09-01-2023 at 07:00 AM.
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 10:34 AM.
09-01-2023 at 10:34 AM.
Almost 4lbs is what kills this deal for me and no backlit keyboard.
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09-01-2023 at 10:39 AM.
09-01-2023 at 10:39 AM.
Quote from A2Zog :
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.

The Ryzen 3 7320c is about 65% faster than the n6000 you'd find in a lot of the cheaper intel chromebooks.

It's actually faster than an i7 6700

4c/8t with a 4.1 Ghz boost, it's an incredible 15w CPU
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09-01-2023 at 10:44 AM.
09-01-2023 at 10:44 AM.
Quote from braab321828 :
Almost 4lbs is what kills this deal for me and no backlit keyboard.
Yes the Acer flip714 is much better and lighter. I5.
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09-01-2023 at 10:55 AM.
09-01-2023 at 10:55 AM.
Quote from SteveA7911 :
Yes the Acer flip714 is much better and lighter. I5.
Price and link?
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Quote from SteveA7911 :
Yes the Acer flip714 is much better and lighter. I5.

It truly is. It is more expensive though. But it goes on sale occasionally. But currently the 714 is 699 at best which is significantly more than this. If you can catch it on sale, it's a great deal.
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09-01-2023 at 11:04 AM.
09-01-2023 at 11:04 AM.
Is it the best price to value ratio Chromebook? I need one for watching movies and consuming reddit and random internet. This or MacBook air?
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09-01-2023 at 11:16 AM.
09-01-2023 at 11:16 AM.
Is this a "gamer" Chromebook I have been seeing in commercials?
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Quote from SimMike777 :
Is this a "gamer" Chromebook I have been seeing in commercials?
No, those got canned. This with 2cu (compute units) is definitely not a gamer version.
https://www.amd.com/en/products/a...en-3-7320c
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...293.0.html
but it probably isn't worse than the atom based chromebooks.
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09-01-2023 at 12:53 PM.
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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