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Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus hits $389 (Reg. $499), more from $299

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Best Buy is now offering the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus for $389 shipped. You’d more regularly pay $499, and today’s offer marks the second-best price to date. It comes within $20 of our previous mention from January, which is the all-time low and also the only other discount this year. Today’s offer is $110 off, too. The IdeaPad Flex 5i is Lenovo’s latest entry into the world of Chrome OS. It packs a 14-inch 2K touchscreen display with an Intel I3 processor and 8GB of memory. The folding design lets you convert the laptop form-factor into more of a tablet, too. Plus, it has all of the Chromebook Plus features that we detail below.

This 1-day deal takes $169 off the 14-inch ASUS Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 at $330

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Through the end of the day, Best Buy offers the ASUS 14-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus for $329.99 shipped. This discounts the 128GB model from its $499 price tag for the first time this year. It’s $169 off and the second-best we’ve seen so far. It was last on sale for Black Friday, when it dropped $31 below today’s offer to mark the all-time low. This ASUS Chromebook sports a 2-in-1 design with a folding 14-inch 1080p screen and everything else you can read about below.

HP’s 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus x360 with folding 14-inch screen now $459 (Save $240)

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Best Buy now offers the HP 14-inch Chromebook Plus x360 for $459 shipped. This is $240 off the usual $699 price tag and the first discount of the year. It’s the second-best to date, too, and has only been beaten by the previous Black Friday mention. This HP Chromebook comes centered around a 14-inch 1080p screen with an Intel Core i3 chip under the hood. There’s 256GB of SSD storage and 8GB of RAM, as well as Intel graphics and over 13 hours of battery life. Head below for more.

Save $110 on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip at Amazon low of $590

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As part of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip for $589.99 shipped with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. This is down from the usual $700 price tag and matches the Amazon all-time low at $110 off. We have seen it drop $20 lower at other retailers before, but that was just once – well before Black Friday of last year – the last time it was on sale. For comparison, Best Buy currently sells a lower-end model with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM sells for $599. That only shows you how good today’s all-time low is, letting you get double the specs for $10 less. Head below for more.

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HP’s 14-inch Chromebook is the best value around at $139 (Reg. $299)

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Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering a 14-inch HP Chromebook for just $139 shipped. If you’re looking for an ultra-affordable option for the kids’ first laptop or just to score yourself a compact web browsing machine, this is certainly it. Today’s offer lands from the usual $299 price tag and saves you 55%. It’s an extra $20 under our previous mention from the beginning of the year, too. It only has 4GB of memory and 64GB of onboard storage, but at least you’re scoring a new all-time low.

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ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 with dual USB-C 3.2 ports falls to $599

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Best Buy is now offering the ASUS 16-inch Chromebook Flip CX5 for $599 shipped. This is $50 off the usual $649 price tag and a rare discount on the more recent Intel 12th Gen refresh. It’s the best in several months and comes within $50 of the all-time low from last summer. ASUS just updated its Chromebook Flip CX5 with a newer 12th Generation Intel chipset to start off 2023. It only saw few discounts period in its first year, and now the newer iteration is on sale. Head below for more.

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Save $100 on Lenovo’s IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook with detachable keyboard at $279

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Best Buy is now offering the best price yet on the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook. It drops down to $279 shipped from the usual $379 price tag in order to save you $100 on this 2-in-1 Chrome OS machine. This is one of the first discounts overall, and clocks in at an extra $40 below our previous mention from back in October of last year. We explore the whole experience below the fold as well as over in our announcement coverage, too.

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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 doubles down on AI and customization features at $400

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Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for $399.99 shipped. This new release just began shipping back in October, and is now on sale for its third time. This $40 price cut from its usual $440 going rate is matching the all-time low and offering an elevated 256GB of storage for the same price you’d pay on the 128GB model. On top of wowing us with the solid balance of price and performance, the ASUS CX34 also stands out as one of the first models in the Chromebook Plus lineup. Our hands-on review takes a bit of a closer look at the whole experience, and we break down the features below the fold.

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Save $100 on this high-end ASUS gaming Chromebook CX9 at $1,150

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Amazon is now offering the 14-inch ASUS Chromebook CX9 for $1,149.99 shipped. Typically fetching $1,250, today’s $100 discount is the first since July and only the third of the year. It matches that previous mention from several months ago, and is the second-best to date. The ASUS Chromebook CX9 sports a much higher-end build than you’ll find elsewhere on the market, arriving as one of the first gaming Chromebooks. It all comes centered around a 14-inch touchscreen form-factor with NanoEdge 1080p panel. There’s an Intel i7 processor with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, to go alongside its metal build and backlit keys. Head below for more.

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Lenovo’s convertible IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook sees $60 discount to new $319 low

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Best Buy is now offering the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook for $319 shipped. Down from $379, you’re looking at $60 in savings alongside one of the first markdowns yet. This is $10 under the last offer and a new 2023 low, too. Having just hit the scene last summer, the new IdeaPad Duet 3 from Lenevo delivers a 2-in-1 experience centered around an 11-inch touchscreen display. It comes powered by a Snapdragon SC7180 processor and is backed by 10 hours of battery life, a combination that should provide plenty of power for note taking this fall semester while ensuring you can go all day before needing to plug back in. We explore the whole experience in our announcement coverage, too.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 drops to new all-time low with second discount to $325

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Amazon is now offering the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 for $324.99 shipped. Marking one of the first chances to save from its $400 MRSP, today’s offer lands at $75 off. It’s a new all-time low and only the second offer so far at $25 under the original price cut. Centered around a 12-inch touchscreen HD NanoEdge display, this Chromebook lives up to its Flip naming scheme thanks to the ability to convert between a laptop and tablet form-factor. There’s a bundled stylus that helps you get even more out of the form-factor, which comes powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 820 processor, 64GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM. It isn’t the most capable Chromebook out there, but provides a solid solution for tackling school work, web browsing, and more.

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Acer’s latest Chromebook Spin 513 falls to new all-time low at $500 (Save $100)

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Amazon is now offering the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 for $499.99 shipped. Normally fetching $600, you’re looking at $100 in savings alongside one of the first-ever discounts. On sale for only the fourth time, this is a new all-time low at $50 below the previous discounts. The new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 just launched mid last year and arrives with a folding 2-in-1 form-factor that can convert the 13.5-inch 2256×1504 display between tablet and laptop modes. All powered by a MediaTek Kmopanio 1380 processor, the build also comes backed by 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. All of that makes it a suitable option for casual web surfing from the couch, handling classwork in the winter semester, and more. We further break down the Chrome OS experience in our launch coverage.

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Galaxy Chromebook Go packs USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, and 12-hour battery at $214 (Reg. $300, new low)

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Amazon is now rolling out a new all-time low on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go. Dropping down from the usual $300 price tag, the latest release is now sitting at $214 shipped. That’s good for nearly 30% in savings while undercutting our previous mention by $36 in order to sit at the best price yet. Delivering Samsung’s most compact Chrome OS machine yet, its Galaxy Chromebook Go lives up to the name for a design that’s perfect for tagging along to the classroom or really just browsing the web and more away from the desk. Its 14-inch ‎1366 x 768 display is paired with other features like Wi-Fi 6 as well as USB-C connectivity and 12-hour battery life for all-day usage. Dive into our launch coverage for all of the details and then head below for more.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook hits $349 with detachable keyboard in tow (Save $81)

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Amazon currently offers the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook for $349.15 shipped. While you’d more regularly pay $430, today’s offer amounts to the second-best price to date. It has only sold for less once before earlier in the summer as part of a 1-day sale, and now you can lock-in $81 in savings. This time around, Lenovo’s latest Chromebook is headlined by a 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display which pairs with its hybrid, detachable keyboard design. Everything comes powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7c processor, 64GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM. Onboard Wi-Fi 6 support pairs with dual USB-C ports to round out the portable workstation. You can get some additional insight in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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ASUS Chromebook CM3 with detachable keyboard drops to $270 low (Save $100)

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Amazon is currently discounting the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 to $269.99 shipped. Typically fetching $370, this is delivering a new 2022 low at $100 off. We last saw it sell for $20 more, with today’s offer marking a return to the all-time low set back over last year’s Black Friday savings event. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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HP’s latest 14-inch Chromebook just launched in March, now down to $160 low (Save $130)

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Amazon is now offering the latest HP Chromebook 14 14a-na0226nr for $159.99 shipped. Having just launched back in March, you’d more regularly pay $290 with today’s offer amounting to quite the steep 45% in savings. This is one of the first markdowns to date and a new all-time low at that. HP’s latest entry-level Chromebook arrives this time around with a 14-inch HD display and comes powered by an Intel Celeron chip. Its 64GB of onboard storage is then supplemented by 4GB of RAM to handle web browsing and some lighter workloads, with all-day battery life making this a notable option for back to school. Head below for more.

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ASUS Chromebook CM3 with detachable keyboard hits new 2022 low at $300 (Save $70)

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Amazon now offers the ASUS Chromebook CM3 Detachable for $299.99 shipped. Down from $370, this is marking the best price of the year at a total of $70 off while beating our previous mention by $20. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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HP Chromebook 11 x2 with detachable keyboard sees $300 discount to all-time low of $299

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Best Buy’s official eBay storefront is now offering the all-new HP 11-inch Chromebook x2 for $299 shipped. Also matched direct. Marking the best price to date, this is down from the usual $599 price tag you’d normally pay and beating our previous mention by $50. HP’s latest 11-inch Chromebook x2 arrives with a unique detachable keyboard design that also packs a built-in trackpad and magnetically snaps to the device. Its 11-inch 2K touchscreen display is amplified by the bundled stylus, and around back there’s an adjustable kickstand for propping up the Chromebook x2 in various angles. This model arrives with 64GB of storage alongside 8GB of RAM, as well as two USB-C ports. You can get a closer look in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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Lenovo’s Duet 5 OLED Chromebook packs a detachable keyboard at new low of $350

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Amazon currently offers the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook for $349.99 shipped. Marking a new all-time low, this is down from the usual $430 price tag in order to beat our previous mention by $50. This is also only the third discount to date, as well. This time around, Lenovo’s latest Chromebook is headlined by a 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display which pairs with its hybrid, detachable keyboard design. Everything comes powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7c processor, 128GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. Onboard Wi-Fi 6 support pairs with dual USB-C ports to round out the portable workstation. You can get some additional insight in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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Belkin’s new 14-Port USB-C Docking Station takes Chrome OS to the next level

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Following the launch of several USB-C charging accessories one month ago, Belkin has announced a new docking station that’s made specifically with Chromebooks in mind. The new Belkin 14-Port USB-C Docking Station turns a single USB-C port into 13 various connection types. Even better, it supports up to two 4K monitors at 60Hz and three 1080p displays at 60Hz using various HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. Other I/O includes dual USB-C, five USB-A, Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio port. Continue reading to learn more.

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Amazon slashes Google Pixel Slate down to $455 (Reg. up to $799)

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Update 3/20 @ 4:09 p.m.: After popping jumping back up in price the last couple of days, Amazon is now offering Google Pixel Slate 1.1GHz m3/8GB/64GB for $454.83 shipped.

Amazon is offering the Google Pixel Slate 1.1GHz m3/8GB/64GB for $455.08 shipped. That’s another $44 off its recent price drop from $799 and comes within $6 of the lowest Amazon offer we have tracked. Whether you’re a Chrome OS veteran or simply wanting to take it for a spin, Pixel Slate is a great option to consider. Since the OS and device are made by Google, you know that both hardware and software are made with each other in mind. It boasts a large 12.3-inch display that’s ready for split-screen multitasking or working on large Google Docs. Rated 4+ stars from over 70% of reviewers. Peek at our review to learn more.

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Samsung’s Chromebook Pro 2.2GHz/4GB/32GB gets first notable discount to $499

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Amazon offers the Samsung 12-inch Chromebook Pro 4GB for $499 shipped. Also at B&H and Best Buy for $1 more. That’s up to $51 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Early reviews at Amazon are solid. Learn more in our in-depth coverage at 9to5Google.

Acer’s 15-inch Chromebook w/ 16GB SSD is $125 (Cert. Refurb, Orig. $200)

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Monoprice is offering a manufacturer recertified Acer 15.6-inch Chromebook Celeron N3060 1.6GHz/2GB/16GB SSD for $124.99 shipped. For comparison, Amazon has it refurbished for $133 and you can get it new from Walmart for $179. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 84 Walmart shoppers.

Acer Chromebook Celeron N3060 Features:

  • This Certified Refurbished product is certified factory refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all original accessories plus a 90-day warranty.
  • Zero Air Gap allows you to enjoy enhanced screen clarity even in sunlight, so you can enjoy content anywhere you go.
  • Blazing fast Intel Celeron N3060 Dual-Core 1.60 GHz Processor
  • With USB 3.0 easily transfer text and data files, photos and even movies at ten times the speed of USB 2.0.
  • The 15.6″ Display and 1366 x 768 resolution LCD HD will have you captivated.

Lenovo N22 11.6-inch 4GB Chromebook w/ 802.11ac Wi-Fi: $128 (Orig. $199)

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Walmart offers the Lenovo N22 11.6-inch 1.6GHz/4GB/16GB Chromebook for $129 shipped or $128 with in-store pickup. That’s a $70 savings off the original MSRP, down $19 from the Amazon all-time low, $11 less than the previous deal price and the best offer available. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

Lenovo N22 Features:

  • 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3050 Dual-Core 4GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
  • 11.6″ LCD Display, HD 1366 x 768 Screen Resolution
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics, 16GB of eMMC Flash Storage, microSD Card Reader
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / HDMI, Chrome OS
  • Up to 10 Hours battery backup, Black Color, Thin and Light, Only 2.8 lbs.

Lenovo ThinkPad 11-inch 4GB Chromebook marked down to $140

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Amazon offers the Lenovo ThinkPad 11-inch 11e Chromebook (3rd Gen.) 1.6GHz/4GB/16GB for $139.99 shipped. Also at Staples. That’s good for a $210 savings off the original price, down $45 or more from most online retailers like B&H and an Amazon all-time low. Lenovo Chromebooks generally receive solid ratings across the board at Amazon.

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Features:

  • Intel HD 5500 LPDDR3 graphics
  • 4GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz RAM
  • 16GB eMMC storage
  • Intel Celeron N3150 quad-core 1.6 – 2.08 GHz 2MB cache processor
  • Operating system: Google Chrome
  • 11.6″ HD twisted nematic (TN) LCD display with 1366 x 768 screen resolution
  • Connectivity: Intel 7265 IEEE 802.11ac wireless LAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth v4
  • Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI, network (RJ-45), headphone/microphone combo port
  • 3-cell 42 Wh lithium-polymer battery
  • Camera: 720p webcam
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The Samsung 11-inch Chromebook 3 has all-day battery life: $170 shipped (Reg. $200) or upgrade to 4GB RAM for $10 more

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Amazon offers the Samsung 11-inch Chromebook 3 1.6GHz/2GB/16GB SSD (model XE500C13-K01US) for $169.99 shipped. That’s a $30 savings off the original price and online sellers such as B&H. Today’s deal is the best that we’ve seen on this model.

The Samsung Chromebook 3 brings impressive 11-hour battery life to the table, which is around 30% more than comparables at this price point. An 11-inch display is powered by the 1.6GHz Celeron processor. Additional specs include 2GB of RAM, a 16GB solid-state drive and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Over 150 Amazon customers have left a 4.2/5 star rating.

Need more power? The larger 4GB is also on sale for an Amazon all-time low price of $179.99 shipped.

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This 15-inch Acer Chromebook is a capable machine with 4GB of RAM, 32GB SSD and HDMI out: $347 shipped (Reg. $425+)

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Amazon offers the Acer Chromebook 15 2.0GHz/4GB/32GB SSD (model CB5-571-362) for $347.09 shipped. Today’s deal is a $102 savings off the original price, the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for and the best price available by $80.

This Acer Chromebook departs from the typical low-end specs with a Intel Core i3 2.0GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and a 32GB internal solid-state drive. A 15-inch 1080p 16:9 display is supported by Intel HD graphics. Additional features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB and HDMI ports plus a nine-hour battery. Rated 4.5/5 stars.

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Save 20% on this HP Chromebook 14 and spend your back-to-school money elsewhere: $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Amazon has the HP Chromebook 14 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB SSD (model 14-AK010NR) for $199.99 shipped. That’s a $50 savings off the original price which it still fetches at Walmart. Today’s deal is a match of the Amazon all-time low price.

Chromebooks are a great buy for students this time of year. Aside from getting an all-in-one solution with Google Docs and Chrome OS, the price is much more attractive than many alternatives on the market. Google’s recent move to add Android apps to Chromebooks makes it even more attractive. This particularly model has a 14-inch display, Intel Celeron 2.16GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and a 16 internal solid-state drive. The built-in battery is rated for over nine hours of use and it also has 802.11ac wireless. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 222 Amazon customers.

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An ASUS 11-inch Chromebook w/ 4GB of RAM for $169 shipped is a smart (and affordable) buy for the start of school

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Amazon offers the ASUS C201 11-inch Chromebook 1.8GHz/4GB/16GB SSD for $169 shipped. That’s down from its original price of $290 and regular going rate of $200. Today’s deal is a match of the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for.

Chromebooks are a great buy with the school year kicking off. Thanks to its affordable price and built-in Google Docs platform, this model will serve students well when it comes to writing papers and creating presentations. Features include an 11.6-inch display, 802.11ac wireless connectivity and up to 13 hours of battery life. Also, 4GB of RAM gives you a significant boost of other Chromebooks at this price point. Users will also receive 100GB of Google Drive storage for two-years with purchase. Rated 4.3/5 stars by 475 Amazon customers.

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This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 shipped (Orig. $220)

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Amazon is offering the 11.6 Inch Intel Dual Core ASUS Chromebook with 4GB RAM and 16G SSD (C200MA) for $179.99 shipped. That’s nearly 20% or $40 off the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer by around $20. It is currently listed at $120 below the model with 2GB of RAM.

It features an Intel Bay Trail-M N2840 Dual-Core 2.16GHz (Turbo up to 2.58GHz) processor, 4GB DDR3L (1600MHz) RAM, 16G EMMC SSD, a 11.6 Inch 1366×768 LED screen, 10 hours of battery life and more. More details below. Rated 4+ stars from over 650 Amazon customers.

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Get ready for Android touch apps on Chromebook on the Acer 11.6-inch Touchscreen Convertible 1.6GHz/2GB/32GB Refurb: $180 shipped w/Paypal option

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Touch screen Chromebooks just got super hot with Google’s announcement last week that Android Touch Apps and the Google Play Store were coming to Chromebooks. Get on board with the Acer Chromebook R11 (reviewed here at 9to5Google).

Expansys is offering the Acer 11.6-inch Touchscreen LED Convertible Chromebook (Refurb) for $179.99 shipped with paypal checkout option. That’s $80 off the lowest price we could find for a new one which gets 4.2/5 star reviews from Amazon.

It has a 360-degree hinge that allows you to position the notebook in traditional laptop format, tablet, screening and any point between. It also outperforms many other Chromebooks with its impressive Intel processor that’s based on Braswell micro-architecture,  SuperSpeed USB 3 ports, HDMI out, Aluminum cover, 10 hour battery, 32GB SSD and IPS 720P display and camera.  A 1-year limited warranty applies.

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Google Chromebook Pixel Touchscreen 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB: $400 shipped (Reg. 650+)

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Expansys offers the Google Chromebook Pixel (i5-3427U) 1.8GHz/4GB/32GB for $399.99 shipped. That’s about $600 less than the Google Store currently charges and the lowest we can find for one. It has a 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3427U processor with dual-core and a 1.8GHz processor speed. It also has 4GB DDR3 memory and offers a 32GB solid state drive with fast read/write times. You also get 1TB of Google Drive cloud storage for 1 year (that’s a $120 value!) Rated 4.2/5 stars from 31 Amazon shoppers.

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Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/ 2GB/ 16GB (Refurb): $85 shipped (Reg. $179)

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Update (2/10 4:15pm): Groupon now offers the refurbished Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook for $99.99 shipped, but the price comes down to $84.99 shipped when you use the code EXTRA15. Groupon offers the refurbished Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (model: CB3-111-C8UB) for $99.99 shipped. That’s half-off the original list price, $79 less than Amazon for one in new condition…

Acer Chromebook w/ full HD display 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $249 shipped (Reg. $279)

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Best Buy offers the Acer Chromebook 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD (model CB5-571-C4G4) for $249 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $30 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from Best Buy reviewers. Features and tech specs include: Google Chrome OS Automatically downloads and installs security and software updates, so you…

Acer 13-inch Chromebook Laptop 2.1GHz/4GB/32GB (refurb) $208 shipped (Orig. $380)

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Acer via eBay offers its manufacturer refurbished 13-inch Chromebook Laptop for $259.99. But when you add it to your cart, the price drops to only $208 shipped (before taxes). That’s $172 off the original list price, $186 less than Amazon’s current price and the lowest we’ve ever seen for it. This is unlike our previous Chromebook posts…

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Acer 11-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB: $129 shipped (Orig. $200)

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Update (7/20 8:20am): Amazon is now offering the Acer Chromebook 15.6-Inch HD, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD (CB5-571-C4T3) for $219.99 shipped (Reg. $250, lowest we can find) While the below deal is now dead, Best Buy is currently offering this Chromebook in new condition for $129 shipped (Reg. $139+, the lowest we can find). Amazon is offering…

Acer Chromebooks at Amazon: 11.6-Inch $155, Tocuhscreen w/32GB SSD: $200 shipped, more

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Amazon has the touch-enabled Acer Chromebook with 11.6-Inch display 2GB/32GB in Moonstone White for only $199.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen. It has the Intel Celeron 1.4 GHz processor and a 32GB Solid-State Drive. Over 600 Amazon customers gave it 4.4/5 stars and great reviews. It also comes with 100GB of Google Drive storage and runs over 8 hours on a charge.

Amazon also has the 11.6-inch Acer Chromebook for only $154.99 shipped. That’s $45 off the regular price and the lowest it’s ever been sold for. It features an Intel Celeron Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor and has 16GB of internal storage. It also has an 8.5 hour battery and comes with the latest Chrome OS.

It’s the best selling laptop at Amazon and customers gave it 4.4/5 star reviews.

We also found the Acer 11.6-Inch Chromebook (Intel Core i3, 32 GB) in Granite Gray for a low $244.99 (Orig. $349.99) from Amazon.

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Chromebook roundup: Acer 11.6-inch factory refurb $140, Dell 11.6-inch $190 shipped, Free Pixel contest, more

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Acer via Amazon offers its factory refurbished 11.6-inch Chromebook (model CB3-111-C670) for only $139.99 shipped. That’s $34 less than one in new condition, $60 off the list price, and the lowest we can find.

It has an Intel Celeron N2830 Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2 GB of SDRAM. With 16 GB internal storage and a 11.6-inch screen with resolution of 1366×768. Also, it comes with the latest ChromeOS and has an 8.5-hour battery life. It receives impressive 4.4/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon shoppers.

A 90-day warranty from Acer applies and it has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor.

We also found the Dell (CRM3120-1667BLK) 11.6-Inch Chromebook for a low $189.99 shipped. That’s $60 off the list price and $31 less than most other retailers.

It features an Intel Celeron N2840 Processor with 2GB DDR3L memory and a 16GB SSD drive. It’s been tested for durability, pressure, temperature, humidity, shock and vibration so “it can handle the unpredictable.” It also comes standard with the latest ChromeOS as well.

This Dell received 4.6/5 stars from customers at Amazon.

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Not ready to buy? Try your luck at winning a new Pixel for free by entering this contest at 9to5Toys specials.

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Certified Refurbished Acer Chromebooks: 11.6” C7 $150 (Reg. $230), 13.3” CB5 $160 (Reg. $300), 11.6″ Touchscreen $190 (Reg. $300)

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Update 4/16 3PM: The 13.3-inch Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0) has dropped $20 to a new low of only $159.99 shipped.

The official Acer eBay store offers many reduced price options on its own certified refurbished Chromebooks. Here are three great choices:

The first is the Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856) for only $149.99 shipped. That’s $80 off the list price, $100 less than Amazon and the best price we could find.

The Acer C7 Chromebook weighs only 3lbs and has up to four hours of battery life. The HD widescreen is suitable for movies, apps and more. It has an HD 1.3MP webcam with a microphone for video chatting, as well as capturing video and photos. It’s powered by an Intel Celeron 847 processor with 2GB of DDR3 memory.

If you’re looking for a larger screen, for $30 more you can grab the 13.3-inch Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0) for $159.99 shipped. That’s $140 off the list price and $80 less than Amazon.

The 13-inch Acer Chromebook gives you up to 11 hours of battery life keeping you powered from day to night. A bright Full HD 13.3-inch anti-glare display and mobile graphics from NVIDIA “deliver smooth visuals and enhance all of your favorite clips and photos.”

Interested in a touchscreen? This Acer 11.6″ Chromebook (C720P-2661) features touchscreen technology and is only $189.99 shipped. That’s $110 off the list price, $50 less than Amazon, and the best price we’ve seen. It has an Intel Celeron 2955U processor (1.4GHz), 2GB DDR3L memory and a 32GB solid state drive.

Amazon customers consistently give Acer Chromebooks great reviews and high ratings. Also, a 90-day limited hardware warranty applies on all the Chromebooks from Acer.

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Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD $160 shipped (orig. $200)

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Amazon is offering the 11-inch Acer Chromebook (model: CB3-111-C670) for a low $159.99 shipped. That’s $40 off the list price and the lowest Amazon has sold it for. Best Buy also has it for only $159 in-store and online. We’ve seen it for as low as $150 before at Staples, but this still a great deal.  It features an Intel Celeron N2830 Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2GB of SDRAM. It has 16GBs of Internal Storage and an 8.5 hour battery life.

Amazon customers gave it 4.4/5 star reviews. More details below:

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ASUS 13″ Chromebook HD w/Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage/4GB RAM: $229 ($100 off)

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Amazon offers the ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch HD with Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage & 4GB RAM (Model B00JI9HISQ) for $229 with free shipping. That’s $100 off for this recently released double RAM and double local storage configuration. Features:

  • 10 Hours Incredible Battery Life.
  • Gigabit Dual-Band 802.11AC ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
  • Intel Dual-Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 4 GB RAM.
  • 13.3″ HD LED Display. HD Webcam.
  • USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, & Bluetooth 4.0.
  • 32 GB local flash storage, 1TB Google Drive storage for 2 years (with recent offer).

OK with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and Green on White? $180 please.

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Acer 13.3-inch Chromebook 2.1GHz/2GB/16GB: $200 shipped (orig. $300)

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Amazon has the recently released 13-inch Acer Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0) for $199.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the original price tag, $50 or more under the average selling price from a trusted retailer and the best price we’ve found on this model since it released just over two months ago in late September.

To make the deal even sweeter, Google is offering 1TB of free Google Drive storage ($10/month for a total value of $240) with the purchase of any Chromebook (from an authorized reseller) right now. The offer is eligible on Chromebook purchases from now through December 31, 2014 and can be redeemed here.

The CB5-311 has a 13-inch, 1920 x 1080 display, 11 hours of battery life, 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage all running on a NVIDIA Tegra K1 Quad Core 2.1 GHz Processor. It also has an SD card reader, 802.11AC Wi-Fi featuring MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0, built-In HD webcam, and USB/HDMI connectivity. More specs below.

This model has so far received a 4.1/5 star rating from 50 Amazon customers. You can check out more great Chromebook options to pair up with the free 1TB Google Drive storage in our previous roundup.

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Google gives 1TB Drive Data FREE ($240 value) w/Chromebook purchase, here are your best options

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Google just announced a free update of your Google Drive to a whopping 1TB of data with the purchase of a Chromebook. That’s normally priced out at $9.99/month over 24 months so its value is about $240 over the 2 years. What’s kind of cool about this is you can purchase a Chromebook for much less than $240. Here are your best options from around the web.

Update 2: Amazon drops the Acer Chromebook C720 to just $149.99 shipped. 

 

 

Update: Amazon takes $51 off the Acer 13 CB5-311-T9B0 Chromebook (13.3-inch Full HD, NVIDIA Tegra K1, 2GB) knocking it down to $249 shipped. This is basically as burly as it gets for an ARM Chromebook. 11 hours of battery, 192 GPU cores HD display. They also knock $20 off the C720 bringing it down to lowest ever $179.99 shipped. It has Haswell CPU, HDMI out and 8.5 hour battery.

Amazon has a great lineup of Chromebooks including ones with Touch displays with a few standouts now available.

The ASUS C300MA-DB01 Chromebook 13-inch HD with Gigabit Wifi 2GB RAM/16GB storage is $50 off at $199 shipped.  Features:

  • 10 Hours Incredible Battery Life.
  • Gigabit Dual-Band 802.11AC ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
  • Intel Dual-Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2 GB RAM.
  • 13.3″ HD LED Display. HD Webcam.
  • USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, & Bluetooth 4.0.
  • 16 GB local flash storage,

HP’s 14-Inch Chromebook free T-Mobile 4G (200mb/month forever) is $349

  • Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz (2 MB Cache)
  • 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM
  • 16 GB Solid-State Drive
  • 14.0-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
  • Chrome. Free 4g for life

Knock $50 off an HP Chromebook 11

Other great deals:

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OfficeMax and Office Depot Black Friday Ads: 20% off iTunes gift cards, Beats by Dre, more

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Today we are seeing even more Black Friday advertisement leaks, we just got our hands on Office Max and Office Depot’s holiday offerings. The companies have merged and will be offering the same deals from both retailers. We’ve gone through and picked out our favorite deals that you can expect on Black Friday:

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Epson’s WorkForce WF-100 includes a rechargeable battery and is the world’s smallest/lightest mobile printer

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This morning Epson announced it will begin shipping the smallest wireless mobile printer to date. The WorkForce WF-100, designed for mobile professionals, allows you to print nearly anything from almost anywhere.

Mobile devices are critical tools for professionals, and the sleek, portable, wireless WorkForce WF-100 augments the mobile experience, enabling users to stay productive on-the-go.

–Nils Madden, marketing director, Desktop Imaging and Printing, Epson America, Inc.

This battery powered, pint sized printer has support for Android, Kindle Fire, Google Cloud Print with Gmail or Google Drive account. So you can print from your Chromebook and Google Chrome without installing drivers or connecting cables.

The Epson WorkForce WF-100 will be priced at $349.99 and will be available online (starting in early November) and will be available in major retail stores in January 2015.

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Acer 13.3-inch Chromebook 2.1GHz/2GB/16GB: $249 shipped (Reg. $280)

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Amazon is offering the 13.3-inch Acer Chromebook 13 for $249 shipped. Launching just over 2 months ago, this is about $50 under the original listing, $31 under the current regular price from Acer and the lowest we’ve seen. With an original price of $299, Acer’s new option was already providing significant value over Samsung’s latest $400…

ASUS Chromebook 11.6-inch 2.16 GHz/2GB/16GB SSD $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Update: Newegg has the same Chromebook today for $5 less using code EMCPAWW222 during chekout.

Amazon has the 11.6-inch ASUS Chromebook (C200MA-DS01) for $199.99 shipped (matched at Newegg). That’s $49 or 20% off the regular price, between $20 and $40 off the next best prices from trusted retailers and matching the lowest we’ve seen this Chromebook go for.

This system carries a Intel BayTrail-M 2.16 GHz processor, 16GB of solid state storage, 2GB of RAM, 802.11ac wireless, 1.2MP camera, 11 hours of battery life and a wide selection of inputs: 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card slot (SDXC) and Bluetooth 4.0. It also comes with 100GB of free Google cloud storage “for 2 years, starting on the date you redeem the Drive offer.”

This recently released Chromebook has received a 4.4/5 star rating from nearly 100 Amazon customers.

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ASUS M004U Chromebox 1.4GHz/2GB/16GB with $20 Newegg gift card: $169 or less ($220 value)

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Newegg is offering the ASUS M004U Chromebox with a $20 Newegg promotional gift card for $169 shipped. Adding the $20 GC, that’s $51 under the original price and the best current value available.

While, you can also knock an additional $10 off at Newegg with a mail in rebate, Amazon is currently offering this same model for $159.99 shipped. If you aren’t interested in the Newegg credit, this is the lowest direct dollar price we’ve seen on this highly rated Chromebox. Like Newegg, Amazon is also offering an additional $10 off via its own post-purchase rebate, for those interested.

It features Google’s Chrome OS running on a Celeron 2955U (1.4GHz) with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 16GB SSD and Intel HD graphics. The Chromebox “houses a processor powerful enough for ultrafast multitasking performance in Chrome OS and the connectivity options to choose your own screen size, connect to multiple displays at once. While ASUS displays are recommended, any HDTV or monitor with HDMI or DisplayPort will do the trick.

The ASUS M004U Chromebox has received a 4.5/5 star rating from over 260 Amazon customers and is ranked as the #1 Best Selling Desktop Computer. 

We also have some other solid Chrome OS devices like the HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer 1.4GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD for $150 shipped (Reg. $180) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 11.6-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook for $300 shipped (Reg. $330+).

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