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Toshiba Chromebook 2 (1080P Display) @ Amazon for USD $279 + Shipping (Possibly Free)

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ozhunter on 27/11/2014 - 19:53 amazon.com (1885 clicks)
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Update: Deal is on again. Amazon will have in it stock on December 1st.

Was $329 a few days ago. Never been this cheap before according to Camelcamelcamel.

It comes to ~$360 delivered if using 28degrees credit card. One of the best, if not the best chromebooks to date. It has Full HD IPS display, great speakers, and AC wireless.

Specs

Screen Size 13.3 inches
Max Screen Resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Processor 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron
RAM 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM
Graphics Coprocessor Intel HD graphics
Wireless Type 802.11 A/C
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 1
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 1
Average Battery Life (in hours) 9 hours
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Other Technical Details
Brand Name Toshiba
Series Toshiba Chromebook 2 CB35-B3340
Item model number PLM02U-009008
Operating System Chrome
Item Weight 3 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H 12.60 x 8.40 x 0.76 inches
Color silver
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 1
Flash Memory Size 16.0
Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

As mommu pointed out below, you can also get
1TB Google Drive cloud storage for 2 years

EDIT - Free Shipping isn't available with Amex(as there is no standard shipping option) but Entropy Reseller got the shipping fee waived https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/171913#comment-2398113

Price History at C CamelCamelCamel.
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  • xyron on 27/11/2014 - 20:02
    +1

    ugh, if only these things had a decent amount of eMMC space in them so you could put normal windows on them and use them as cheap ultrabooks :(

    • scrimshaw on 27/11/2014 - 20:37
      +2

      Search Amazon for HP Stream 11, 13 etc.

      • RedHab on 27/11/2014 - 21:42

        This Chromebook has a way better screen (FHD) than the HP Streams, though. Its a pity they are now using eMMC instead of SSD's which can be easily upgraded.

        Dell will be offering the Inspiron 15 ( 1366x768 screen, 4GB RAM, Celeron, 500GB hard drive, Windows 8.1)over Black Friday for USD 189.99

        http://www.zdnet.com/six-clicks-best-black-friday-deals-in-t…

  • mommu on 27/11/2014 - 20:15
    +1

    You beat me to it. I bought this few days ago and Amazon offered price match refund. Also note you get 1TB worth Google Drive free for 2 years (worth $240) and also free shipping if you combine with this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/170818 . (American Express purchase)

  • 2real4u on 27/11/2014 - 20:24
    +1

    better resolution than my MBA at a fraction of the cost…

    • jzdhgkd on 27/11/2014 - 21:19

      If resolution was the be-all and end-all of computing you'd have a point but there are lots of things this thing can't do that your MBA can.

      • 2real4u on 27/11/2014 - 22:02
        +1

        i know. just saying its great value

        • smartazz104 on 27/11/2014 - 22:45
          -1

          It's not when comparing other specs and functionality.

        • shrewduser on 27/11/2014 - 23:53
          +5

          @gokhanh: It's clearly great value mate…

  • Newfag on 27/11/2014 - 20:49
    +1

    If you install linux (either with crouton or chrubuntu) you'll be able to play Dota 2 (on a smaller resolution and on low settings) on this bad boy. Lots of other less graphically demanding games available for linux through steam as well.

    I would recommend this laptop to someone who already had a powerful desktop they were happy with, who needed a cheaper portable computer.

  • mtr on 27/11/2014 - 21:11

    The AMEX free shipping doesn't work with it, as there's no standard shipping option (at least for me)

  • hluu0111 on 27/11/2014 - 21:27

    Can anyone please tell me if this one is the same thing or different one:
    http://www.wireless1.com.au/laptops/laptop-type/ultrabooks/t…

    • Crusader on 27/11/2014 - 21:32

      Its a lower res screen. Not quite the same model.

    • ozhunter on 27/11/2014 - 21:49

      That's the 1st model, this is the 2nd model.

  • Entropy Reseller on 27/11/2014 - 21:34
    +2

    Great deal. Just bought one after watching it for a few weeks and waiting for their "Black Friday" sales. I tried to get the AMEX free shipping but it wouldn't appear. Just spent 10 minutes with the online chat dude and shipping was waived.

    It helped that I was able to give the promotion's website address:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_1540190_1270065…

    Just in case anyone else has trouble.

    • mommu on 27/11/2014 - 23:45

      I had to do the exact same thing few days ago when i bought it. It was waived.

  • belongsinforums on 27/11/2014 - 21:54
    +1

    eh, my chromebook is just gathering dust. got sick of using it and bought a windows laptop

    • ing siapa on 27/11/2014 - 23:06

      got sick of using it

      Explain!?

      • DrStinge on 27/11/2014 - 23:13
        +1

        They're not exactly the most useful devices when there's no internet connection around. Having limited storage doesn't help this.

      • belongsinforums on 27/11/2014 - 23:27
        +1

        I bought it for uni. Sometimes I would open it for a lecture, and the wifi screwed up, so i couldnt log in..couldnt use it! or the screen would just be black. chrome os is too far from perfect. if it ran ubuntu instead, it would be fine, though

  • dosada on 27/11/2014 - 22:22

    Anyone using a Chromebook? I would like to buy one of them but am to scared because of the ridiculous amount of storage.

    • 2real4u on 27/11/2014 - 22:33

      Add an extra 256gb for $99
      http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Elite-Performance-256GB-Speed/dp/B…

    • Silencer on 27/11/2014 - 23:51
      +2

      I'm currently using one (without running Linux on it which I haven't done) its only great for browsing and without an internet connection there's not much you can do with it. My biggest issue with it is the

      1) Offline word processing can only be done through google docs, which is pretty limited
      2) codecs aren't really available so some videos can't be played (my Bravia can play more)

      I purchased it to be my main computer, but for me right now it feels like a large android pad with an attached keyboard but less apps.

    • Jenny Jingle on 28/11/2014 - 00:21

      The storage on the computer is really a temp area, google drive is your place for your files and whatnot.

      • Silencer on 28/11/2014 - 07:22

        tbh I don't even use google drive with mine, for small files like doc/pdf are stored on the chromebook for TV shows/movies it's stored on my external hard drive which is these days permanantly attached

  • MrBillions on 27/11/2014 - 22:43

    I want the new acer720 chromebook 4gb ram but they dont seem to ship this to australia….

  • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 00:54

    are chromebook any good?

    wouldn't a real laptop be better?

    u can put real programs..not like cloud etc..

    what use cases are chromebook good for?

    • ozhunter on 28/11/2014 - 03:06
      +1

      Great for people(parents/grandparents) who only use the computer for email, web browsing, facebook, youtube. A lot of people don't use real programs which is why I guess Google made chromebooks. It's simple,

      At home, you're likely to have internet connected 99% of the time. Having an internet connection isn't that big of a problem. Not sure what most people would do if their Mac or Windows laptop didn't have an internet connection. More and more [apps are able to be used offline] (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/offli…)

      For the price compared to windows laptops, you'd have a much nicer experience with a ssd and full hd display.

      • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 06:40

        But if you want chrome box experience

        All you need to do install chrome browser on a normal laptop..

        That is essentially what chromebook is..

        Just a browser to launch cloud based apps…

        ==

        if only email, web browsing, facebook, youtube
        just get a cheap tablet?

        • ozhunter on 28/11/2014 - 11:25

          All you need to do install chrome browser on a normal laptop..

          A normal laptop of this price does not have a ssd or full HD display

          Just a browser to launch cloud based apps…

          There are quite a few apps you can use offline.

          if only email, web browsing, facebook, youtube
          just get a cheap tablet?

          Desktop browsers > mobile browsers any day. After a while, typing on a tablet would be a lot more tiresome than using a keyboard.

          Chromebooks aren't for everyone, and I'd never get one as my main computer, but you get a much better web experience for the price.

        • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 20:10

          @ozhunter:

          but with tablet you get a better touch experience..which outweighs keyboard experience any day…
          cos we consume stuff e.g read books, watch movies, play music more than we type..

          Try lying on your bed, using this…

          If u need a keyboard just get a keyboard addon for tablet..

          but u get the freedom of choose to have the keyboard or not…

          Also getting a tablet has a bigger app store than the chrome…

          ===
          you wouldn't be doing real work on these devices anyway..so I doubt I would be typing all day..
          and if u were, u can get keyboard addon for tablet…

          Without constant internet connection, these devices just aren't very good..

          Without internet on tablet there's still alot of stuff I can do with it..
          I can read, listen to music, watch movies, play games..

          With the chromebook,
          it's not very nice experience without internet..

        • ozhunter on 29/11/2014 - 02:45

          @tyler.durden:

          Even though your ignorance is obvious, I'll reply

          but with tablet you get a better touch experience..which outweighs keyboard experience any day… cos we consume stuff e.g read books, watch movies, play music more than we type..

          Try lying on your bed, using this…

          Yea the screen is smaller and I have to hold it

          Do we? Did you know you can do all that on a chromebook without internet? It's a much better experience using a keyboard to type when browsing the internet.

          If u need a keyboard just get a keyboard addon for tablet..

          Should I just get a stand add on as well so I can don't have to hold the tablet with both hands? Easier to carry a laptop, than to carry the tablet, keyboard and stand separately

          Also getting a tablet has a bigger app store than the chrome…

          Why do people get windows phones/tablets at all, ios and android have many more apps :s

          Without internet on tablet there's still alot of stuff I can do with it..
          I can read, listen to music, watch movies, play games..

          You can do the exact same things on a chromebook without internet.

          What tablet and keyboard would you recommend for around this price? You probably didn't notice, but this is cheaper than a lot of tablets.

      • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 06:42
        -2

        also you can install this
        if u want chrome book experience…

        http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os

        So what's the point of almost $300 for this
        when you can get a laptop about 300 to 400 dollars

        But you will be able to install real programs
        -e.g office

  • tanastra on 28/11/2014 - 01:03

    Chromebook in Singapore or Seoul would be perfect as these 2 cities are almost totally wired up with top notch broadband connection .

    • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 01:04

      yes but u also need free wifi as well…

      also u are trusting all your data is secure through these public wifi hot spot is dangerous

      I still don't see what is the big deal about these

      ==
      If I want real work done, I get laptop, which lets u install programs

      if I want fun, multimedia, then I get ipad/tablet..

  • Jean-Baptiste on 28/11/2014 - 05:24

    Seems to be back up to full-price now. Damn.

    • ozhunter on 28/11/2014 - 05:41

      It still says USD $279.

      • Jean-Baptiste on 28/11/2014 - 06:38
        +1

        Hmmm weird. It says AU$389.99 for me, which is around US$333.25.

  • MrBillions on 28/11/2014 - 07:41

    expired. too slow.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2014 - 08:06

    Worth noting you can still get the previous model for $230 AUD
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N99FV76/ref=s9_hps_bw_g1…

    • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2014 - 10:26

      Nvm to late…

  • GateheaD on 28/11/2014 - 10:42
    +1

    I have this chromebook running ChromeOS and Ubuntu and its brilliant, let me know if you have any questions.
    I use steamstream to monitor games from my desktop while I'm on the couch and I can play a few point and click games fine when I'm out in a hotel or whatever.

  • jamizzle on 28/11/2014 - 13:58

    It's back again, Amazon must have got more stock in

    • Franconian on 28/11/2014 - 14:05

      Could not add to cart, now back at $388.88

  • rokufan on 28/11/2014 - 15:31

    What are the touchpads like on Chromebooks? Are the gestures similar to Macbooks?

    I love the huge touchpad and 2-finger scrolling on my MBA - got it for this alone. After years of using a few different Windows laptops so fed up with the horrible small unresponsive plastic touchpads, I always ended up toting a wireless mouse with me if I had to do any work.

  • omblygombly on 28/11/2014 - 18:34

    To all those sceptics with Chromebooks - They also come with free inbuilt antivirus.That and the free storage on offer basically gives you an absolute bargain.

    I bought one of these over in the US a couple of months ago. Yes it's horses for courses.If, like me you only use it for email, web browsing and the odd movie to watch, you can not go wrong. I challenge anyone to find a better device.

    There are a multitude of off line apps that you can use for documents etc. Admittedly, it is a learning curve but there are plenty of people using these very happily.

    • tyler.durden on 28/11/2014 - 21:02
      -2

      but if u are going to do this

      email, web browsing and the odd movie to watch, you can not go wrong

      why not just get a tablet?

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