Looks a good bit of kit I like that it supports android apps on the stable …Looks a good bit of kit I like that it supports android apps on the stable channel. Would the lack of touchscreen support be an issue?
No doubting that it helps having a touchscreen in that android apps are designed for them but the standard chrome keyboard is very comprehensive with a range of dedicated keys and a large number of useful shortcuts. e.g Pressing Cntl+Alt+? brings up a screen overlay showing the shortcuts. In my experience, using a touch screen in laptop mode isn't that useful as you have to stretch across the keyboard all the time.
Edited by: "topazz" 24th Nov 2017
I am thinking about getting a Asus c201 for £150 or the c213 for £315....Is this one a lot better?
Looking at lightweight and large screen over power, bells and whistles. This best for price? Any advice welcome!
Thanks. I am deciding between this and Acer Chromebook 14 Gold, Which is …Thanks. I am deciding between this and Acer Chromebook 14 Gold, Which is 249£’s in Agos. Any suggestions which might be a better one?
I ordered the Asus c301 from John Lewis for 229 (not even received this yet), however when I was in Curry's yesterday taking back the Asus c300 I bought on Wednesday for £129, I saw the Acer R13 2in 1 with touch screen £299 - immediately fell in love with the screen and the aluminium body - it also has an ARM CPU which I have read is better for Android apps, due to majority being written for ARM. Bought one of these last night from a Curry's store and I'm VERY impressed/happy, play games great. My advice is if you are not too sure pop into Curry's and check them out - it swayed my decision, wish I had just done this straight away before ordering 2 online.
I ordered the Asus c301 from John Lewis for 229 (not even received this …I ordered the Asus c301 from John Lewis for 229 (not even received this yet), however when I was in Curry's yesterday taking back the Asus c300 I bought on Wednesday for £129, I saw the Acer R13 2in 1 with touch screen £299 - immediately fell in love with the screen and the aluminium body - it also has an ARM CPU which I have read is better for Android apps, due to majority being written for ARM. Bought one of these last night from a Curry's store and I'm VERY impressed/happy, play games great. My advice is if you are not too sure pop into Curry's and check them out - it swayed my decision, wish I had just done this straight away before ordering 2 online.
Thanks. It helps. I will try going to Curreys and see them first.
Expired, back up to £329 now. Looks like I was just in time! Thanks for sharing.
No doubting that it helps having a touchscreen in that android apps are designed for them but the standard chrome keyboard is very comprehensive with a range of dedicated keys and a large number of useful shortcuts. e.g Pressing Cntl+Alt+? brings up a screen overlay showing the shortcuts. In my experience, using a touch screen in laptop mode isn't that useful as you have to stretch across the keyboard all the time.
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Thanks. I am deciding between this and Acer Chromebook 14 Gold, Which is 249£’s in Agos. Any suggestions which might be a better one?
I ordered the Asus c301 from John Lewis for 229 (not even received this yet), however when I was in Curry's yesterday taking back the Asus c300 I bought on Wednesday for £129, I saw the Acer R13 2in 1 with touch screen £299 - immediately fell in love with the screen and the aluminium body - it also has an ARM CPU which I have read is better for Android apps, due to majority being written for ARM. Bought one of these last night from a Curry's store and I'm VERY impressed/happy, play games great. My advice is if you are not too sure pop into Curry's and check them out - it swayed my decision, wish I had just done this straight away before ordering 2 online.
Thanks. It helps. I will try going to Curreys and see them first.