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5 killer Chromebooks that will cure your Windows addiction

Published Jul 4th, 2017 1:55PM EDT
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It’s 2017, and life moves pretty fast in this day and age. Do you really have time to sit there and wait while programs load on your Windows machine? Do you really have time for those annoying updates? Do you really have time for all the freezing and crashing that’s still inevitable with every Windows PC, even today? No, you don’t, and it’s time to ditch Windows and make the switch to a Chromebook. Unless you need to run some crazy custom software that only works on Windows, Chrome OS is definitely the way to go for speed, reliability and ease of use. In this post, we’ll show you five great Chromebooks that range in size, power, and price.

Samsung Chromebook 3

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  • Celeron N3050 1.6 GHz
  • 2.0 GB RAM, 16.0 GB eMMC Solid State Drive
  • 11.6-Inch Screen
  • Google Chrome
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Lenovo 14″ IdeaPad N42-20 Chromebook

  • Processor: Intel Celeron N3060 1.6GHz (Turbo up to 2.48GHz), 2MB Cache; Processor Core: Dual-Core
  • Screen Size: 14″; Aspect Ratio: 16:9; Resolution: 1366 x 768; Display Type: HD Anti-Glare LED-backlit; Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 (on-board); Hard Drive: 16GB eMMC Solid State Drive; Wireless: 802.11 ac; Bluetooh: Yes
  • Battery: 3-cell Lithium Polymer; Audio: Integrated HD Audio; Webcam: 720p HD; Microphone: Integrated; Keyboard: Non-Backlit; Pointing Device:Touchpad
  • I/O Ports: USB 3.0: 2; HDMI: 1; Combo Headphone/Mic Jack: 1
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Acer Chromebook R 11 Convertible

  • Intel Celeron N3150 Quad-Core Processor 1.6GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2.08GHz
  • 11.6″ HD Widescreen LED-backlit Display, Multi-touch screen, supporting 10 finger touch
  • 4GB DDR3L Onboard Memory, 32GB Internal Storage
  • Up to 10-hours Battery Life
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Acer Chromebook 14, Aluminum

  • Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core Processor 1.6GHz (Up to 2.24GHz)
  • 100% Aluminum Chassis
  • 4GB LPDDR3 Onboard SDRAM Memory, 32GB Internal Storage
  • 14” Full HD IPS Display (1920 x 1080), Intel HD Graphics
  • Google Chrome, Up to 12-hours Battery Life
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Samsung Chromebook Plus

  • Flexible 360° profile. Enables you to use upright as a computer to reply to emails or finish a paper and recline for a tablet view ideal for surfing and viewing
  • This Device comes with the pen out of the box. Power to personalize your communications by writing directly on screen. Take notes, make a sketch, capture part of the screen, etc
  • All the apps you love on your phone are now available on your computer. Over a million apps are waiting for you. Find your favorites or explore what’s new
  • Your world doesn’t have to hit pause when you’re not online. Continue to get things done using docs and apps in offline mode
  • Makes it easy to carry with you wherever the day takes you. Turn heads with a full, metal design that’s a touch above the typical Chromebook
  • Speed (GHz):2Ghz
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Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.