HP - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Ash Gray

Picked this up on sale, great deal for $169. Needed it mainly for long Zoom meetings, also use it for some browsing & streaming. Be warned that it does heat up quite a bit after running for awhile, a little uncomfortable on the lap when it does. I solved this issue with a $20 Aluratek cooling pad from Best Buy, I left a review on that as well (BUY IT, works great and runs quiet). Screen quality could be better, need to look at it straight on for best view. But it's a budget Chromebook so I wasn't expecting to be wowed by the screen. As far as the size of the screen, it works fine for me and it makes it quite portable. Very lightweight. When in Zoom and swiping to where I see all the participants on video as well as myself, quality looks pretty good, I sit about 4 feet away generally and microphone seems to pick up my voice just fine. Chrome software and security updates are supported until June 2024, big plus for me. Comes with Google Perks too when you activate it, I got 3 months free of Disney+, Doom & Doom II free and free 30 day premium subscription to Calm app (there are other Perks as well but those are the ones I went with). Speakers ain't too shabby but again it's a budget Chromebook so don't expect to be wowed but they do the job for me. I love having so many ports, I can have my phone plugged into one USB C port while I use the other one to charge it, can access files on a thumb drive using one of the USB 3.0 ports as well as off of a microSD card, have headphones plugged into 3.5mm jack if I'm not using the Bluetooth while also having the cooling pad plugged into the other USB 3.0 port (which actually has a port on the plug so you don't lose access to it). All of this at the same time! Have to use WiFi as there is no ethernet port but haven't had any issues with it disconnecting, I live in a small apartment though so I'm never far from the router so can't speak on it cutting out in room in a house that's a ways away from the router. Trackpad is a little slow but easily fixed that with adjusting the speed in the settings. Overall, a great purchase if you're looking for something simple. Only major con as I mentioned is that it heats up but the cheap cooling pad fixed that. At regular MSRP of $219 some people may be willing to shell out a little more dough for a better model but when it goes on sale again, don't pass up the deal. Highly recommend.

I am a student that was in need of a laptop. The product price was great for me!

I think this is the ideal portable computer for the average (non-power) user that wants to be able to accomplish basic tasks like web-browsing, email and such. I had an old (nearly 6 years) 15.6" Windows laptop that had really reached the end of its life. I had purchased it not as my primary computer, but for travel and doing things like checking trail camera memory cards around my property. That computer cost over $600 new, was not high end when I bought it and was just a little too big and heavy to be "handy". When I started looking at replacement computers I initially narrowed it down to some $400-$500 windows models, but I was intrigued by the Chromebooks I was reading about. Last year my wife purchased a Chromebook just to "have a computer" to do certain tasks that her tablet was poor at or wouldn't do at all. It turned out to be a godsend when my son was required to do his last 3 months of school remotely. That Chromebook did EVERYTHING he needed to do, and while assisting him I discovered how simple and really slick the operation was. I found that things that I thought I wouldn't be able to live without moving from a windows laptop weren't missed at all. The fact that Android apps are available for Chromebooks now was a HUGE bonus as I had moved to Android tablets over the last few years and had already found some solid productivity app options. That experience changed my whole view of Chromebooks and I turned to looking for one for my own use. Enough background, how about this particular item- I am really happy with this computer and it has exceeded my expectations in some respects for well under $200 at purchase. Booting up is VERY fast. My personal or work windows laptop computers have never ever started up so quickly. Everything I have tried to do with this has performed faster than the $1000+ windows laptop that work provided me. Screen resolution may not be the pinnacle of display technology but it is clear enough for everything I have done with my old eyes and I actually have found that there is much less glare (key when taking it on the go outside) than I had on my older laptop with a much "better" screen. I thought I was really going to miss the screen size downsizing from the 15.6 but for what I have used it for I really haven't even noticed. I tried 2 competitor's Chromebooks before I purchased this one and the above items were pretty much the same for them, where this one impressed my enough to purchase over them was with the keyboard and the available ports. First, the keyboard is one of the best I have ever tried on any "budget" laptop with a very good feel to the keys, which while not "clicky" have a nice amount of tactile response and I have found excellent accuracy. I don't hammer the keys like some people, and on several keyboards I have tried over the years I have found that keys that are too "soft" often have me missing letters. I also will say that the keyboard is thin enough that my floating thumbs/pal/wrists never hit the trackpad, which was a constant annoyance on my old Windows machine, which had a very oversize, over-senstative touchpad. In terms of ports this unit has 2 USB 3.0, a micro-sd 3.5mm headset (phone/mic combo) and USB-C. The portsare well spaced so I can leave things plugged in without crowding and the inclusion of the USB-C (I only consider 1 as there are two but 1 is power input) at this price has proven to be an outstanding feature. Using a very inexpensive USB-C hub (sun $20) I already had I have added several additional port option (SD, Ethernet, USB 3, HDMI) and it has worked flawlessly. This USB C isn't something that I saw on comparably priced models from other manufacturers. Using the USB C hub I have used 1 port on the laptop for mouse nano receiver, 1 port for 256 gb nano flash drive, then 1 port on hub for wired USB number pad (laptop keyboard is tenkeyless), 1 port on hub for optical DVD drive with an SD card full of pictures plugged into the hub and everything has worked without trouble. It remains to be seen if this less than $200 laptop will continue to serve and survive as long as my old windows one did, and to be fair I have only had this a couple of weeks at this point, but so I far I couldn't be happier with my decision to purchase and with the usefulness of this item in its intended role being a mobile supplement to my far more powerful desktop pc. I am not asking the world of it, but it has done everything I HAVE asked, and done it well.

I was looking for an inexpensive Chromebook mainly so that I could use Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely log into my desktop and code in bed or anywhere in the house. I haven't found a good way to do this with my iPad. I also wanted the Chromebook to edit documents with more mobility as well. The Chromebook fits the bill for my main intended uses. I haven't yet tried SSH apps, which will be another use. I was hesitant to get an HP due to bad experiences with my previous two HP Windows laptops. I went ahead and tried the HP Chromebook, largely based on the price point. I'm not disappointed at all. Everything is surprisingly responsive. Even when I have a bunch of Chrome browser tabs open, the machine doesn't get bogged down. The display is better than I expected, especially in terms of resolution. The picture changes significantly with viewing angle, but you can only expect so much at this price point. Ergonomics are decent. I wish there were actually trackpad buttons for left and right clicking, but it's not too bad, once I disable the 'tap to click' option, which for me results in too many spurious clicks. I don't understand the giant left-alt key, as it seems like better use of that keyboard space could have been made. Still, the keyboard has a good feel to it, and it has a pretty good size choice and placement for all of the keys.

We have only been using this for 1 week, but so far it is great. We were looking for an affordable chromebook for basic use for my kids for school purposes. I have 2 middle schoolers and I wanted to be able to get each kid their own chromebook for school in the fall, do math, check email, write papers, use hangouts, do research, etc. I wanted something fast with a great battery time, simple and easy to use. We wanted it to be able to do all the basics, but didn't want all the bells and whistles that can complicate things and drive up the price. This seems to be the answer. This chrome book is suiting our needs, is fast, battery time is great, it is a great size and had an great price tag made even better by catching it on sale. My kids are enjoying them!

I bought this for my 10 year old for his birthday so he just opened it today 7/9 but he loves it so far he's already downloaded tons of apps on it and he can call me and video chat me through his gmail using hangouts and google duo without him having a phone number and me paying a bill...the only thing I'm confused about is the virus protection they offered for free with the chromebook it says it's not compatible with the device so I guess thank goodness it was free...I might purchase a second one for my oldest son as well but I'll see how this one holds up first

Very pleased so far with the Chromebook, but Webroot which is offered as a 6 month promo isn't compatible with Chrome OS. I called Webroot for support and a technician confirmed that it's not compatible. In order to cancel my subscription, I have to go through Best Buy. Bottom line - purchase the Chromebook, but don't get the Webroot subscription. I feel that I need some sort of refund for my time and effort in trying to install and the amount of time I spent on hold with Webroot and Best Buy.

I impulse-bought this Chromebook on sale for $169. This was an excellent deal for what you get. If you're looking for a workhorse where you can multitask with several apps open + a bunch of browser tabs, this probably isn't the Chromebook for you. This machine is better suited for light internet browsing, e-mail, or watching movies. This one is not the right fit if you truly need a lot of productivity out of it. I did a Zoom call on it after purchasing, and lag was noticeable if I tried to do something else in the background while also on Zoom. Be wary if you plan to use this for that! The display on this Chromebook is nice and clear. It feels nice to type on, and I'm not noticing any keyboard issues. Audio is clear and decent, though it's not going to be spectacular sound quality at this price point. There are also two USB-C ports, two standard USB ports, an audio/microphone jack, and an SD card slot. All great! Also, this is super lightweight in addition to the 11.6" screen size, so it is extremely portable. I can see myself taking this with me on the go instead of another Chromebook I have, which has more power & a larger screen but is also heavier! Battery life is also really good. As for the look/feel...everything is plastic, but on the lid, there is a shiny silver HP logo which looks really premium. I don't think this feels very cheap even though it *was* cheap, all things considered. This would make a wonderful first laptop for a kid or teenager. Adults will also enjoy it if they keep expectations of it in check and realize it might not be that great for professional uses beyond e-mail. (I'm 35). Overall, highly recommended! Just remember to keep your expectations in check and you'll really enjoy this Chromebook. Wait for it to be on sale for $169 for the best deal.