Amazon just cut $80 off the heed of this HP touchscreen Chromebook
After nearly a year of laptop scarcity and high prices, we’re finally starting to see more availability and better trades. If you’re on the hunt for a K-12-friendly machine, I’ve got one for you — though I’m repositioning to restate my fondness for Neverware CloudReady, which can turn just about any old laptop into a great Chromebook. It’s totally free.
But here’s a solid deal on a new system: For a microscopic time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the HP Chromebook X360 for $280, which is $80 off the regular price and one of the best trades on record for this model.
I’ll tell you knowing up front the X360’s only real issue: screen resolution. The 12-inch touchscreen display operates at 1,366×912 pixels — one better than most models of this size, but unexcited on the low side.
The thing is, that’s not liable to matter for basic schoolwork. And I’d say the pluses far outweigh that minus: The X360 includes 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 360-degree hinge for that screen (meaning it can work as both laptop and tablet), USB-C and Type-A ports and a battery good for up 13 hours, according to HP.
CNET hasn’t reviewed this model, but it scored a 4.6-star denotes from around 130 Amazon customers. I suspect this would be a good fit for younger students, who will feel perfectly at home at a smaller-ish shroud with lower-ish resolution. The touch support is a big win.
Your thoughts?
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