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Just because you Buying a laptop on a budget doesn’t have to mean a basic one. In fact, computer specialist ASUS is offering some great deals on Amazon right now, including a huge discount on a super-rugged, feature-packed Chromebook.
You can now get the ASUS Chromebook C203X8A for $184, which is about 30% off its retail price of $249.99 or more.
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ASUS Chromebook Spill Resistant Laptop
ASUS’ Chromebook packs an 11.6-inch Full HD display, a 32GB SSD, and 4GB of RAM into a slim, portable device. Those stats are enough for multitasking with multiple tabs open or working on presentations, and it’s a great laptop for streaming, too. The display also features a 180-degree hinge, meaning it can be adjusted to any viewing angle you need.
Chrome OS is designed entirely with productivity in mind. It boots up your laptop quickly, has built-in virus protection, and is packed with hundreds of useful apps available from the Google Play Store. The quad-core MediaTek processor also helps with performance, offering minimal lag even on your busiest days. We love it as an extra computer at home if you don’t want to use your work laptop, and it’s great for students to use at school, too.
However, the sturdy build is one of the best parts of this Chromebook. The laptop has military-grade durability, which means it can take a beating in your backpack and can even survive a drop without causing any damage. The keyboard is also spill-resistant, so minor splashes of tea or coffee won’t damage the laptop (but we wouldn’t recommend submerging it or leaving it in the rain). Meanwhile, the sturdy texture prevents the laptop from accidentally slipping out of your hands, and ASUS says the material is coated to prevent smudges and fingerprints, too.
As for connectivity, you have two USB Type-C ports and two USB Type-A ports, plus a MicroSD card reader. Battery life is solid, with up to 10 hours of usage time on a single charge. At 2.6 pounds, it’s lightweight enough to carry in a backpack or purse, and it’s great as a travel laptop, too.
Get this discounted Chromebook laptop now before Amazon's surprise tech deal expires. Amazon says more than 300 people have bought this laptop in the past few weeks alone, with shoppers giving it a 4.3-star rating (out of five) from thousands of verified reviews. See full details here.
