ASUS CX5601 Chromebook (Open-Boxes): 16" FHD+ IPS Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB LPDDR4, 128GB SSD $153.99

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07/21/25	Best Buy	$171 popular	12
06/15/25	Best Buy	$182 frontpage	20
06/26/23	Best Buy	$302 popular	46
01/01/23	Best Buy	$549	7
11/01/22	Best Buy	$400	16
10/17/22	Best Buy	$343	10
10/09/22	Best Buy	$347	11

BlueRaccoon1085

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Jun 24, 2025 08:53 PM

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BlueRaccoon1085

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Jun 24, 2025 08:53 PM

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A lot of ignorant people putting bad reviews because they can't use Windows programs on it.

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qwertyaas

Jun 25, 2025 01:19 AM

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qwertyaasJun 25, 2025 01:19 AM

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Since the OP chromebook was OOS by me, just picked up a good condition CX3402 for $140. It was missing the charger so they gave me a 45w brick and 6ft cable, but otherwise looked pretty new other than some dust. Battery at 93% capacity.

Depending on local stock, Good at $141 and Fair at $121.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...ition=fair

14"
i5-1335U
8GB / 128GB

But no backlit keyboard, and it's not a 360 hinge.

Last edited by qwertyaas June 26, 2025 at 06:16 AM.

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Iceburgers15

Jun 25, 2025 02:37 AM

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Iceburgers15Jun 25, 2025 02:37 AM

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I know it's cheap but an i3 in the big 25 like come on

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LordDrol

Jun 25, 2025 05:44 AM

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LordDrolJun 25, 2025 05:44 AM

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Quote from Iceburgers15

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I know it's cheap but an i3 in the big 25 like come on

In the big what?

Guess what, an i3-1215U is more than enough CPU performance for most people, and it's a great price for a 2-in-1 version. Although I'd rather go for the cheaper i5-1335U deal mentioned above.

These are x86 computers so it shouldn't be that hard to install Linux or Windows on them.

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MrGreed

Jun 25, 2025 12:12 PM

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MrGreedJun 25, 2025 12:12 PM

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Quote from larnatdad

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Chrome Unboxed review indicates the screen on this laptop is pretty poor resulting in pixelated images and text and a screen brightness of only 250 nits.

90% of chromebooks are STILL 200-250 nits in brightness

It's 2025, no laptop should come with a screen less than 500 nits regardless of the price

No one is doing graphic work on a Chromebook but who wants to browse the web with a screen that looked like shit in 2012

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psaturn7

Jun 25, 2025 04:37 PM

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psaturn7Jun 25, 2025 04:37 PM

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Quote from woldemariam

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Does it charge work usb c?

I have this model and it does charge on either side. Great feature !!

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psaturn7

Jun 25, 2025 04:44 PM

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psaturn7Jun 25, 2025 04:44 PM

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I have this model and it is my daily browser. I use it for social media like Facebook and Instagram. Connects well with my Samsung phone. Agree it is heavy and bulky and got used to it. Screen brightness is OK. I actually dim it lower since I use it in bed and in night and mornings. I can do phone texting on it on Verizon. So pretty much use it for communication and YouTube and I have watched Netflix and it performs well enough on the matte screen. I came from Samsung Chromebook Pro 13 inch screen which was the best Chromebook laptop I have ever used. Unfortunately the Google expired it and I used about a year after without updates and went to this ASUS buying from Costco when it was $150 each brand new. I am very happy with it. Happier if it was the Samsung Chromebook Pro which was lighter and solid. That charged both sides with USB C which spoiled me.

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geoffkin

Jun 25, 2025 04:54 PM

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geoffkinJun 25, 2025 04:54 PM

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Quote from psaturn7

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I have this model and it is my daily browser. I use it for social media like Facebook and Instagram. Connects well with my Samsung phone. Agree it is heavy and bulky and got used to it. Screen brightness is OK. I actually dim it lower since I use it in bed and in night and mornings. I can do phone texting on it on Verizon. So pretty much use it for communication and YouTube and I have watched Netflix and it performs well enough on the matte screen. I came from Samsung Chromebook Pro 13 inch screen which was the best Chromebook laptop I have ever used. Unfortunately the Google expired it and I used about a year after without updates and went to this ASUS buying from Costco when it was $150 each brand new. I am very happy with it. Happier if it was the Samsung Chromebook Pro which was lighter and solid. That charged both sides with USB C which spoiled me.

Most good Chromebooks charges both sides with USB C now..

Last edited by geoffkin June 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM.

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frugaldealsearcher

Jun 25, 2025 08:39 PM

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frugaldealsearcherJun 25, 2025 08:39 PM

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Quote from vml3615

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On Best Buy fine print says excludes refurbished and open box.

would a super old HP netbook count as a laptop for the coupon?

warsatan

Jun 25, 2025 09:18 PM

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warsatanJun 25, 2025 09:18 PM

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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085

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You could have tried building your muscles so you wouldn't notice the heaviness 😁

I don't lift bro ! Cool

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cswan22

Jun 26, 2025 02:58 AM

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cswan22Jun 26, 2025 02:58 AM

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Quote from larnatdad

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Chrome Unboxed review indicates the screen on this laptop is pretty poor resulting in pixelated images and text and a screen brightness of only 250 nits.

Love Chrome Unboxed

AoeROR

Jun 26, 2025 03:20 AM

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AoeRORJun 26, 2025 03:20 AM

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Can you put Windows 11 on this baby?

Last edited by AoeROR June 25, 2025 at 09:22 PM.

KnowNobody

Jun 26, 2025 03:38 AM

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KnowNobodyJun 26, 2025 03:38 AM

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It doesn't have a backlit keyboard if that matters.
Updated: I picked up one from nearby BestBuy store, and surprisingly it has the backlit keyboard!

teaberry

Jun 26, 2025 03:46 AM

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teaberryJun 26, 2025 03:46 AM

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Got one for pick-up in good condition for $164. Does this have decent HDMI out and use it like a "desktop" ? Trying to phase mom off Win 10 and really all she needs is Chrome web browser.

Golfer2000

Jun 26, 2025 04:41 AM

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Golfer2000Jun 26, 2025 04:41 AM

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Is this deal better than the eBay refurbished option for the Acer CB514-4HT - 14in Laptop Touch 8GB 512GB Intel i3 1.8GHz? I don't really need touch screen or stylus, so I guess just speed and longevity.

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