Im in the same situation as you i think.
About to travel Auz so a chromebook may suit my needs.
Came across this. £200, 4GB, can access Play Store....
Unless anyone here wants to correct me, the £50 extra than the two you highlighted seems worth it....
Wrong time to buy a Chromebook right now hold out until next year, new models due, once google gets it but_ in gear with android
Dazzla
27 Dec 16#15
One thing I will say about the R11. I don't imagine it's unique to the 4GB version but the battery life is a beast. Easily over 10 hours on average. The R11 is one of the first to have official Android apps and runs them pretty well.
Sunni
27 Dec 16#14
Thanks for correcting me.
Sunni
26 Dec 16#7
Seems to be two versions available in the UK. One with 16gb eMMC memory and one with 32gb. The 32gb has a marginally faster processor. Both have touchscreens and are some of the first Chromebooks to have access to the Android playstore.
The R11 in the US are much better. They have a 4gb variant as well as significantly better processors.
In case you are looking for YouTube videos to see performance, make sure you are checking a UK review.
Dazzla to Sunni
27 Dec 161#13
The 4GB version is available in the UK. I paid around £230 for it in September:
So wonderful people if I had to choose between this or this http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/asus-chromebook-c201pa-johnlewis-149-95-2584116
with my £150 budget - which would be a better buy?
They both have capability for the playstore I think - does anyone know does the Asus have a touch screen?? I've googled and some say touch pad rather than screen?
All help and advice most appreciated!
Zarjaz2000
26 Dec 16#4
This DOES have a touchscreen. And it does have the Play Store. Using the one I got my daughter for Christmas right now, in fact. Great for her needs.
fishmaster to Zarjaz2000
26 Dec 16#11
It's true that it has the Play Store, but importantly it should be pointed out the Play Store is in beta on Chromebooks currently.
mikerr
26 Dec 16#6
Can it do Linux?
fishmaster to mikerr
26 Dec 16#10
Yes via Crouton.
vornstar13
26 Dec 162#9
And 7 years old
zworld
26 Dec 162#8
Is your Dad a woman ? :man:
lukec123
26 Dec 16#3
It's never a good idea to get a 2GB Chromebook no matter the price. As the 4GB R11 isn't available in the UK get the Asus Chromebook Flip if you want a convertible.
Dragon32 to lukec123
26 Dec 16#5
Is there anywhere doing the Flip for this price though as just searched on Amazon and it's £100 more than this?
Thanks Mark.
sam_of_london
26 Dec 16#2
No play store, no touch screen. Only few Google apps work on chrome book
Sunni
26 Dec 161#1
Good price, and this supports Android Play store (via the beta channel). However, processor lets it down. Even for ChromeOS, this is slow.
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https://uk-store.acer.com/acer-chromebook-r-13-cb5-312t-silver
About to travel Auz so a chromebook may suit my needs.
Came across this. £200, 4GB, can access Play Store....
Unless anyone here wants to correct me, the £50 extra than the two you highlighted seems worth it....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-Chromebook-C201PA-FD0009-Processor-Integrated/dp/B0107N7X5E/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483048095&sr=1-1
The R11 in the US are much better. They have a 4gb variant as well as significantly better processors.
In case you are looking for YouTube videos to see performance, make sure you are checking a UK review.
https://uk-store.acer.com/acer-chromebook-11-cb5-132t
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/asus-chromebook-c201pa-johnlewis-149-95-2584116
with my £150 budget - which would be a better buy?
They both have capability for the playstore I think - does anyone know does the Asus have a touch screen?? I've googled and some say touch pad rather than screen?
All help and advice most appreciated!
Thanks Mark.