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ASUS Chromebook Flip 10.1" Convertible 4GB RAM US $229 +Postage (~A $348.52 Delivered) from Amazon

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scotty on 24/11/2015 - 23:39 amazon.com (855 clicks)
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Been eyeing this for a while and now it's the cheapest on Amazon according to Camel x3. It has been USD$249 for a while and was $279 previously. Now it's USD$229 + postage. For standard postage to Australia it's USD$12.32. All together = USD$241.32 or AUD$348.52 using Amazon's converter. Less if you use 28Degree and pay in USD.

It's a 10.1" Chromebook with IPS touch screen (1280x800) and convertible body where you can flip the keyboard all the way back similar to Lenovo Yoga. Tablet mode, tent mode, etc. It uses Rockwell RK3288 chip (ARM, not x86), it's fanless and weight less than 1kg. The keyboard is slightly smaller (like other 10.1" netbooks) but has good review. 9 hours battery. The 2GB RAM one is cheaper but don't bother if you like to keep quite a few tabs open.

Yes Chromebook is not for everyone but for a lot of people it covers maybe 90% of what they do in front of computers. I am currently typing this deal up with the Acer C720 I bought 19 months ago and it's still quite an incredible machine. Might pass on the C720 to kids to do their homework (which are mostly done on Google Docs/Slides) and acquire this one instead :)

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  • sky blu on 25/11/2015 - 00:35

    im interested in a Chromebook but I don't really get how its Chrome OS works.. Say you have files in Dropbox, can it have Dropbox like on a normal desktop or you'd basically have to access/upload via web-based Dropbox?

      • ozhunter on 25/11/2015 - 02:12
        +1

        An Android/iOS tablet is a better investment - it can do both - web-apps and local apps. You'll need to buy keyboard, though.

        Chrome has offline apps. A full web browser is also better than any mobile browser.

        • AlexF on 25/11/2015 - 21:03

          Can you explain how IOS Web-Kit-based Safari is worse than Chromebook's browser?

        • scotty on 25/11/2015 - 23:00

          @AlexF: Does Safari on iOS has

          • Extensions?
          • Flash?
          • Developer tools?
          • Javascript console?
        • AlexF on 26/11/2015 - 09:23

          @scotty:

          Extensions

          Yes. I use LastPass all the time. (Plug-ins, no, but Chrome will soon stop supporting NPAPI).

          Flash?
          Developer tools?
          Javascript console?

          On a consumption device, really, you'd want this?

        • scotty on 26/11/2015 - 09:27

          @AlexF: When I am the consumer don't I choose what I need to use, and I happen to use them all the time + half a dozen Chrome extensions. When I said extensions I don't mean NPAPI plugins, but Chrome Extensions.

        • AlexF on 26/11/2015 - 16:44

          @scotty:

          .. I choose what I need to use ..

          sure, but you specified developer utilities - Developer tools and Javascript console - for a device no developer would use. O mean, he could, but it would be a fringe and desperate one. Chromebook is just not the right device.

          Chrome Extensions.

          of course, there is a place for Browser extensions - Ad Blocking, Password helper - those utilities that processes web content. However, some of those application-type "Chrome extensions" are cut-down or are sad excuses for desktop or even iOS or Android applications.

          Again, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with a consumption-orientated device, just that for such, iOS or Android device is better.

          BTW, I made an editing mistake in previous post, Flash is a NPAPI plugin (at least in Firefox).

      • Indomietable on 25/11/2015 - 20:06

        To me WebApps is the way to go for majority of use cases.

        I really hate using downloaded software, smart client, flash or java apps when the same thing can be achieved using Web Apps ( ie e-Tax).

        It doesn't make sense for google to 'lock down' webapps.

        • AlexF on 25/11/2015 - 21:00

          same thing can be achieved using Web Apps ( ie e-Tax).

          Ironically, the proper e-tax, e-tax 2015, is a downloadable binary for Windows and OSX and can't run on chromebook.

    • plasmapuff on 25/11/2015 - 01:34

      There is local storage available on the 16gb SSD and also on a mSD card where you can download files for offline.

    • Imitation on 25/11/2015 - 20:59

      This link explains how to add Dropbox to your ChromeOS system. http://www.omgchrome.com/you-can-now-access-dropbox-on-your-…

  • ltwo on 25/11/2015 - 00:48
    +1

    Anyone know how useable these Chromebooks are in terms of watching movies, skype etc?

  • wizedz on 25/11/2015 - 01:34

    for those who r curious about chromebook, you can use it for basic internet browsing and simple word processing. Other tasks will depend on whether they have an app for it, or whether it can be done via the browser. For example youtube, netflix, document processing are all done through chrome. Whereas skype, games (not many), photo editing are done through apps you can get in playstore.
    just remember you need internet for it to work

    • ltwo on 25/11/2015 - 01:42
      +1

      Simple word processing via Google Docs for example?

      • goingDHfast on 25/11/2015 - 07:36

        That's exactly what it's designed for!

      • CandyMan on 25/11/2015 - 09:50
        +1

        Or office 365web access

    • ozhunter on 25/11/2015 - 02:09
      +2

      It's actually the Chrome Web Store https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps

      just remember you need internet for it to work

      A lot of apps work offline. Some of them you need to turn on offline mode before using it offline. Nevertheless, lack of internet is that much of a problem these days.

  • obenihk on 25/11/2015 - 09:24

    Being an Internet-bound device, doesn't the lack of 3G/4G support negate it's usefulness on the road? Having to tether it to your smartphone is also not really ideal.

    • scrimshaw on 25/11/2015 - 11:37

      It supports Huawei branded Usb modems. I guess that's better than tethering but you still have to sacrifice a Usb port just to have Web connection.

  • justinkelly on 25/11/2015 - 09:46
    +3

    I have this Chromebook - It's really good - you need to get the 4GB model - screen is pretty small - you need to bump the default zoom to 110% or 125% to make it usable

    re movies
    - works fine for mp4s etc.. no lag
    - VLC for Android now works on Chromebooks (using ARC Welder)

  • youkatei on 25/11/2015 - 09:48

    I say that the Toshiba chromebook 2 is a pretty good alternative for this too, if you find 10.1 inch too small

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N99FXIS

  • scotty on 25/11/2015 - 09:57
    +8

    As I have stated — Chromebook is not for everyone. At least it's probably not suitable as a primary computing device for many people on OzBagrain

    • Almost no games
    • Can't run MS Office, etc

    However when you actually own one and use one, it could turn out to be quite useful & convenient, at least as a secondary device. For me I use it on the road & as a "couch device", i.e. doing all kinds of "work" while watching TV. A proper keyboard + the full blown Chrome + crouton running Debian 8 making it a lot useful than an Android device. I can watch online video streaming, local video playback, all the OzBargain stuff and manage all my servers from a terminal (I don't even bother running X11 from crouton).

    I also much prefer tethering than a built in 3G/4G modem. I can easily switch to a different phone or a pocket wifi rather than relying on the built in modem. I guess that's why Chromebook Pixel 2015 no longer has 3G/4G model — I don't know why people would pay extra for it.

    • lowey71 on 25/11/2015 - 10:04

      Totally agree. Looking at upgrading from my Acer C720. Has served me soooo well. Love it.

      At home, it is my go to device instead of Sony Vaio Pro 13, Surface 3 Pro and Ipads.

      The lightness, ruggedness and speed (updates and reboots are just sooo quick). Use a terminal to connect to my Linux boxen, and a Remote Desktop type client for accessing a Windows host, if required.

      Swapped my father in law over to my older Samsung Chromebook. Loves it too and he cant break it by clicking on dodgy links. Less maintenance for me!

      As you say, once you actually own one they are quite useful and convenient.

      • scotty on 25/11/2015 - 10:16

        Argh upgrades. It just pops up a little icon so you know the upgrades have already been downloaded and ready. Reboot, 10 seconds later you are in an upgraded OS. Meanwhile the Windows 10 service pack last week took a good 30-40 minutes while I can't use my computer.

  • MrBillions on 25/11/2015 - 15:18

    I hear Chromebook OS is being discontinued. I have 2 Chromebooks. Happy with them but no Skype which is a problem.

    My favorite device is still the nexus 7 2nd gen!

    • scotty on 25/11/2015 - 15:29

      You heard it wrong.

      • adr8 on 25/11/2015 - 15:59

        That's good to hear. I love my HP 14 Chromebook, paid $169 (RRP $449) when HP couldn't supply the discontinued Android Slatebook 14 which I ordered from the deal posted on Ozbargain.

        They originally sent me the HP 11 Chromebook, I escalated my case saying that they should have sent me a comparable replacement ie; 14 inch screen so they then sent me the HP 14. The 4GB of ram certainly makes a difference.

    • ozhunter on 25/11/2015 - 15:40

      Microsoft said skype voice and video will be able to be used on ChromeOS soon, but for now hangouts is a very good , if not better alternative. https://hangouts.google.com/

  • UnrealMacaw on 25/11/2015 - 15:32

    Everything except the resolution on this device (which is still good for the price) is awesome. So tempting!

    After using a chromebook for the last two years, I find Windows so tedious and slow (even windows 10). I'm not a power user mind you.

  • MrBillions on 25/11/2015 - 15:40

    Would this one cut it for kids for school? They have BYO next year.

    • scotty on 25/11/2015 - 15:54

      Depends on what they do at school. Best to check school's requirement first. Do keep in mind that a lot of schools in US use Chromebooks, possibly due to ease of administration.

    • gottacatchemall on 25/11/2015 - 17:33

      It would likely be fine but your kids might want a macbook or something else.

  • MrBillions on 25/11/2015 - 15:58

    Just meant performance wise.

    I'm hanging in there for a couple of days due to black Friday and cyber Monday. Hopefully drops another $20-50.

  • eleon00 on 25/11/2015 - 19:14

    Im still loving my old trusty samsung xe303c12 malaysia version (the one with 4g wimax on Yes). I use it more than my regular wintel slab. If only it had MT4 support, I would have already ditched my laptop long ago. But alas, one still has to make a living. My chromebook is still as snappy as when i first bought it in 2013 and I need not worry about antiviruses or malwares and such (unlike my laptop). at one time, i was contemplating on which machine to turn into a plex, pbx, samba server. unfortunately, not many linux distros run on arm. so now, ive relegated my wintel laptop as my entertainment, call and file server at the moment and just rdp to it from my chromebook when i need to trade.

    as for this one, great price indeed!

  • ltwo on 26/11/2015 - 01:56

    Is the Chromebook 2 (not the latest one) worth it for slightly more than this?
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N99FXIS

    • scotty on 26/11/2015 - 07:30

      Toshiba CB2 is a nicer machine however it's a bit different. CB2 is a bit like laptop replacement, whereas Flip is a small netbook sized convertible.

  • scotty on 06/12/2015 - 23:21

    4GB is back to USD$229 + postage again.

  • DaDuke2310 on 08/12/2015 - 09:52

    Can anyone who purchased one of these please help me out. Have you bought a new power pack for it or did you just run the US power pack through an adaptor ?

    Thanks.

    • scotty on 08/12/2015 - 09:54

      The power pack, like most laptop ones, can take 110-240V. So you just need an adapter.

  • DaDuke2310 on 08/12/2015 - 16:02

    Thanks Scotty.

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