Background and Identification
The Asus Chromebook line includes numerous models, first released in 2014 and most recently added to just this year (as of summer 2020). This most recent model, the Asus Chromebook Flip C436, starts at $799, which is considerably more expensive than previous Chromebook models. For instance, the 2019 Asus Chromebook Flip C434 retails for about $560. This is largely due to the upgraded RAM, processor, and storage in the newer model.
Asus Chromebooks have morphed from standard web-browsing portals to sleek, foldable devices that even offer a touch screen and fingerprint authentication. With new features and a modern edge, the most recent Asus Chromebooks are still Chromebooks at their core—offering users a simple, cost-effective device that is optimized for web browsing and activity within the Chrome browser without added features. Essentially, Chromebooks are fantastic for editing a Google Sheet, but you shouldn’t count on them to run external software.
The Asus Chromebooks are thin, rectangular laptops. They have both the word “Chromebook” and the Asus logo printed on the back of their encasing. The most recent models have a screen that rotates about the keyboard, enabling the owner to make use of the device in a variety of orientations.