Asus Chromebook Flip C213SA-YS02 11.6" Touchscreen Convertible, Intel Celeron N3060, 4GB Ram - $334

any reco for a chromebook for youtube and surfing the net? (for my parents)
thanks in advance

The price has just decreased to $334. It seems amazon is trying to sell all in its inventory.

I know - apples and oranges, time machine, yadda yadda - but when MS was selling the HP Stream 14 for $200 with 1080p IPS, N4000 and 64 GB storage, this Chromebook based on the specs is a rip off.

celeron is super crappy processor. i wouldn't buy this for even $200

Anyone got recommendations for a <$300 laptop for surfing/media (streaming hdmi to tv etc) purposes? Should I be buying used? Dont want something that will lag/stutter on youtube or take 20 seconds to open up chrome

laptopuser wrote: ↑ Anyone got recommendations for a <$300 laptop for surfing/media (streaming hdmi to tv etc) purposes? Should I be buying used? Dont want something that will lag/stutter on youtube or take 20 seconds to open up chrome

Look up the Lenovo deal for $216 with ebates.

asfazrq2 wrote: ↑celeron is super crappy processor. i wouldn't buy this for even $200

agreed! its crappy even for chromeOS

markymark01 wrote: ↑ any reco for a chromebook for youtube and surfing the net? (for my parents)
thanks in advance

get something with atleast a core M3 processor & touchscreen (esp for the older folks & non techies) as touching the screen is just.....well intuitive. a 2in1 convertible is a nice addition as there might be occasions where tab mode is nice.

cheap is good but not so good if its not used. invest in something better even if it costs more (I know I know its blasphemous) cos cheap is wasted gathering dust in a closet somewhere.

good news for chromebook newbies - what u get on day 1 is what u will ALWAYS get til the end of its life cycle. unlike windows, chromebooks will stay at same speed (some say it'll get fast with update but honestly, I haven't noticed). we can surt to our hearts content without fear of bloatware, adware, malware nor even viruses. ofcos no one is completely immune from phishing but still, damage is minimised & as for using "password" as your password, there is no cure for stupid.

I use windows at work & have always had windows til I got into the chromeOS train coupla yrs back. Its my goto for content consumption & light work (mainly word pro, spreadsheets, emails). gaming isn't bad if android serves your needs but the experience might be better on your 6.5" phone.

personally I've a battered, bruised & cracked(in a corner) but still very functional 2+ yr old Asus C302ca & a week old HP x360 14 (cos I wanted alot more performance). if it were my parents, I'd go the extra mile & get them the Asus C302ca or a Samsung CB Plus (if they really like using tab mode alot). trust me, they'll love it & you'd be stoked having fulfilled your function as a filial son/daughter.

taking into account u won't have to be the 24/7 tech support, its a WIN WIN WIN for u .

I have this one from Costco for $249.99 and it has superior specs to the Amazon one, but is lacking the 360 degree hinge. I've had it since the summer and am quite happy with it.

https://www.costco.ca/Acer-CB3-132-12LR ... 02745.html

asfazrq2 wrote: ↑celeron is super crappy processor. i wouldn't buy this for even $200

Am I the only one that doesn't mind a celeron?
This is coming from the days of LGA775 too.
They're not stellar chips, but they're also like $4.

laptopuser wrote: ↑Anyone got recommendations for a <$300 laptop for surfing/media (streaming hdmi to tv etc) purposes? Should I be buying used? Dont want something that will lag/stutter on youtube or take 20 seconds to open up chrome

I bought that Lenovo 14w that was posted here a couple days ago.
$200 and change depending on how you calculate taxes/ebates.

It's pretty low powered though (as is anything for sub $300) so don't expect the snappiest thing.
Used might be an option but you're trading snappiness for battery life (or lack thereof)

or... this: https://www.amazon.ca/Lenovo-Chromebook ... B07GM2J11Q
Touchscreen. 64 GB

joblop wrote: ↑ or... this: https://www.amazon.ca/Lenovo-Chromebook ... B07GM2J11Q
Touchscreen. 64 GB

It's cheaper on the Lenovo website and add 10% ebates that would take it down to $280.

markymark01 wrote: ↑ any reco for a chromebook for youtube and surfing the net? (for my parents)

IMHO, *any* Chromebook is just fine for Youtube and general web surfing! So I have no specific models to recommend -- other than that it makes sense to purchase one with lots of life/support cycle still left. The suggestion to get a touch-screen is a good one as well.