In search of a new laptop? If you’re primary need for a computer is basic web browsing, email drafting, word processing, and YouTube video-watching, then you really don’t need to shell out for anything crazy expensive. A Chromebook is kind of the perfect tool for these use cases plus they’re super great for travel. HP has its 14-inch Chromebook on sale over at Best Buy. Right now, it’s been shaved down about 60%. That brings the price from its usual $349 to just $139. You can save a staggering $210 for a limited time.
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Perfectly Portable
This HP Chromebook has a decently sized screen, measuring in at 14 inches. It displays in 720p HD. Outputting to a separate monitor or TV can support resolutions of up to 4K. The narrow bezels allow you to make the most of your screen space while keeping the laptop as whole compact and easy to travel with. Anti-reflective coating makes it so you can even take your Chromebook outsider to get some work done, even on a sunny day.
The Chrome OS is easy to use and designed to handle simple tasks quickly and smoothly. It’s running with an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of memory, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Chromebooks are designed primarily for use with cloud-based applications and small process-light files so 64GB might be all you need.
With support for Wi-Fi 6, you’ll be able to maintain fast internet speeds. Bluetooth 5.3 will keep your connections to your peripherals sound.
The HP Chromebook includes a front-facing camera for all your video conferencing needs. It records in 720p HD and provides vibrant clarity, even in low light environments. The built-in microphone will have your sounding crystal clear on the other end of the call.
Sound on your end is fantastic with the HP Chromebook’s dual speaker setup allowing for stereo audio. The HP Chromebook does come with an AUX 3.5mm port so you can connect external speakers or microphone for even more elevated sound quality coming in or out.
Battery life is excellent and recharging is fast. You can bring the HP Chromebook back up from zero percent to 50 in approximately 45 minutes.
Before you go off spending thousands of dollars on a new laptop, consider what you’re really using it for. If you just need a solid device that you can check your email, browse the web, and do some basic tasks like building out spreadsheets or other documents, a Chromebook might be the better choice for you. HP’s Chromebook is down $210 (-60%), bringing it down to just $139 for a limited time.
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