ASUS 17 inch Chromebook CX1700CKA 17.3" HD+ Laptop (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Chrome OS), Silver

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Paired with a 4K touch screen and Dell's nearly bezel-free edge-to-edge panels, and the XPS 17 continues to reign as the Best Overall 17-Inch Laptop for Everyday Use. It's one of the best notebook workstations we've ever tested, making it excellent for content creation professionals. No, the Chromebook 317 doesn’t have the brightest display, the most powerful processor, nor the longest battery life, but it’s adequate for those who’d sacrifice those perks for an intact bank account and a spacious Chromebook with a massive display. But since not everyone is using Chrome OS in that way, it’s about time for a Big Ass Chromebook to accommodate the masses. With speedy performance, robust security and convenient features, ASUS Chromebook CX1700 is not only perfect for students it's ideal for anyone on the go!Despite being slightly heavier than its predecessor due to the inclusion of a discrete Nvidia GeForce graphics chip, it is still a highly portable desktop replacement laptop. You want the best enterprise Chromebook: Between the security features, performance, and connectivity options, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better Chromebook for your business. In fact, it's the best scoring Chromebook in our Kraken and Jetstream 2 tests, beating out the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 by nearly 200 points. It's ideal for getting work done with the keyboard cover attached, then converting to tablet mode for some relaxing streaming. You’re looking for something super cheap: You’re paying for portability and higher-end features here.

While there’s some attempt to bevel away the bulk around the edges and give it a more wedge-shaped profile, this is still a large, flat slab of a laptop, complete with chunky bezels surrounding the screen that measure between 9mm and 24mm. But, if you look hard enough, you’ll find plenty of affordable yet capable and premium-feeling choices as well – case in point, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022). Add in a solid typing experience and battery life, and you could take this anywhere to get some work done.In fact, when we tested it, its 13th-Gen Intel Core i5 and 8GB or RAM easily handled running 20 Chrome tabs, including three streaming ones, at once without any noticeable slowdown. Not only is it the right size to be stationed in the part of the house where all the keys and mail get dropped off at the end of the day, but it’s got ample ports for things you need to connect. Two full-function reversible USB-C ® (USB Type-C ®) ports make it easy to charge ASUS Chromebook CX1 or connect it to peripherals and external displays. The slim-bezel design fits more screen into the compact chassis for easy multitasking and incredibly immersive entertainment and the device is your gateway to the best of Google.