View at Amazon in your region, Celeron N4500 version as in this video: * Acer: amzn.to/3Sc71h8 * ASUS: amzn.to/42aKINr Pentium Silver N6000 versions: * Acer: amzn.to/3UafLXW or alternate UK link: amzn.to/3Oh90zI * ASUS: amzn.to/3Sz24QU or alternate UK link: amzn.to/3SA2Jlr Check specs match as detailed in the video. The links above are my affiliate links. ✨Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨ * UPDATE * (September 2023) - Since publishing this video, Google have increased the AUE date (the date up to which both of these Chromebooks receives ChromeOS feature and security updates) to June 2031.
Thank you - very helpful. Still favouring the Acer but are they both now classified as Chromebook Plus? Moving through your reviews as much as I can, you are very kind to share such honest feedback.
Hi, glad the videos are helpful. Nope, neither of these are Chromebook Plus, their hardware wouldn't meet the spec to be considered. Are you particularly after a large 17.3 inch Chromebook or considering slightly smaller display models too?
@thetexastroubadour the largest Chromebook Plus models will be some of the 16 inch gaming Chromebooks that Acer, Lenovo and ASUS released. I haven't been hands on with any. If you check any out and want a second opinion or to confirm it definitely qualifies for the Chromebook Plus update, please drop me details here.
I had the Asus CX1700 for about 2 years. I also had an external 16" monitor hooked up to it, a bluetooth mouse, and some Logitech speakers into the 3.5mm. It was a nice little 2-screen setup. I gifted the whole rig to my niece who was starting college. I bought a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro! It was a good day for everyone 💃🕺
Current price for the Asus in the UK is £149 in Argos if you can find one in stock! The 15 inch version (albeit only 64GB ssd) is £139 at Argos and John Lewis. The Acer is well over £200 everywhere and I think that's swung it for me.
Thanks. Just checked Argos, that's the same HD+ with N4500 combo as I had here. Have you seen the FHD with N6000 to compare prices? Might be worth it. There's an 'excellent' refurb for £165 on Ebay from TabRetail. If 15.6 is enough see the video on the Chromebook Plus I purchased over Black Friday, there's a Grade C at £188 from the same seller.
I have the Asus CX1700, good overall Chromebook thats great for at home but not very portable due to weight. Speakers are not great but a bluetooth soundbar gets around that. Processor is a little weak but livable. 4GB of ram is a little limiting once you enable the Linux development enviornment (then you can have Libre office and Google Earth Pro along with other Linux apps). 128Gb of storage is great. add in a SD card and loads of storage for MP3's. Love the huge real estate sized screen, why isnt there more 17 inch Chromebooks ? Best bit overall is the huge battery life. Although I don't get 14 hours, 12 hours is still respectible.
Hi, thanks for commenting, always like to hear what owners think and very valuable for others considering one of these. Is your ASUS CX17 one of the models with the N4500 or N6000? Are you in the US(?)
@BillyNoMates1974 cool. You may have seen the news that Google have just extended Chromebook AUEs again, so the date up to which the Chromebook gets ChromeOS updates. Both the ASUS and Acer here now show on the AUE page as June 2031. Please do check out some of the other content on the channel too 👍
I bought the cheapest ,TN, version of the Asus . (My first venture outside the MS Windows PC ecosystem into the mysterious world of Chromebooks so I budgeted low.) I was more than pleasantly surprised. The TN screen is much better than I expected . I use it as a "desk" laptop and I normally look at it "straight on" and not from the side so the differences between TN and IPS are not too apparent...TN is a little bit more washed-out all right but 4K TH-cam videos still look fab.) Battery lasts AT LEAST 10 hours playing a looping TH-cam "relaxation" video. I fell asleep before the battery died. I always use an external mouse so I didn't test the trackpad. It's a heavy beast all right but that is to be expected with a 17 inch+ screen and you probably won't be going mountaineering with it. For the price it is a TOTAL bargain and probably the best-value-for-money computer I have ever bought.
Glad you're liking it Peter, always great to hear from an owner. I hope you might check out some more of the Chromebook content on the channel and consider subscribing 👍
just bought a renewed Lenovo Gaming 16 inch i3-1215U for $40 more than the Acer. It has in every aspect much better specs [display, cpu, memory, keyboard, speakers, camera, weight] and end-of-updates is June 2030. What I don't like is the jumpiness of the touchpad. But I suspect some input lag in the driver and not the hardware.
That's a nice option for a large screen Chromebook with some more premium features. The price difference new, certainly over the N4500 processor based versions of the CX1700 and 317, is looking higher here in the UK than you've seen. That's for buying new at least, but I'm certainly going to keep an eye out for any refurb options of that Lenovo and the other recent gaming Chromebook offerings as I'd be interested to test them out. Glad you're liking yours!
Its been years since I bought an Acer. But I bought in the past 2 Acer laptops and one Chromebook ALL of them though a year or two down the line had their screen permanently shutoff never to turn back on again so I am very weary of them. Do they still have such issues?
Hi, I've never personally experienced that with any Acer, or any Chromebook or laptop. I haven't heard this reported as a common issue either. Which Acer Chromebook did you have? Are you looking to get a 317 now?
@@MergeDroid I honestly don't remember its was 4 years ago. That was the last Acer I ever got. Their prices and features were always nice but long term the screen issues killed the brand for me. Yeah I was looking for a good Chromebook and I was considering the Asus CX1700 when I found this video
@citizenterra Do check out the channel for some further inspiration, I hope it helps and I'd say don't discount Acer if possible. Be good to know what you end up going for.
I'd recommend the Acer 317 in most cases as you'll get the IPS screen, it's going to look better for your work an movies. See if you can get it with the Pentium Silver N6000 processor, otherwise the Celeron N4500 like I have is decent enough. Full review here: th-cam.com/video/f8xIhxuI8gU/w-d-xo.html My Amazon affiliate links are in the video description and pinned comments.
Probably just the British pronunciation, but I've listened back and to my ear it is distinctive enough. There's also normally a visual cue in the frame too. Let me know if there's a particular time stamp to you need clarification on.
Sorry about that. Try the TH-cam auto generated captions, they're good. You can also slow down or speed up a video. Any particular point you want me to clarify what was said or any questions, just let me know 👍
View at Amazon in your region, Celeron N4500 version as in this video:
* Acer: amzn.to/3Sc71h8
* ASUS: amzn.to/42aKINr
Pentium Silver N6000 versions:
* Acer: amzn.to/3UafLXW or alternate UK link: amzn.to/3Oh90zI
* ASUS: amzn.to/3Sz24QU or alternate UK link: amzn.to/3SA2Jlr
Check specs match as detailed in the video. The links above are my affiliate links.
✨Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨
* UPDATE * (September 2023) - Since publishing this video, Google have increased the AUE date (the date up to which both of these Chromebooks receives ChromeOS feature and security updates) to June 2031.
Thanks very much for going out your way to help others, just the comparison I was looking for.
You're welcome, brilliant to hear this has helped you. Have you decided to buy one of these?
Thank you - very helpful. Still favouring the Acer but are they both now classified as Chromebook Plus? Moving through your reviews as much as I can, you are very kind to share such honest feedback.
Hi, glad the videos are helpful. Nope, neither of these are Chromebook Plus, their hardware wouldn't meet the spec to be considered. Are you particularly after a large 17.3 inch Chromebook or considering slightly smaller display models too?
@@MergeDroid Large Chromebook plus would be my first choice - are you thinking of a model?
@thetexastroubadour the largest Chromebook Plus models will be some of the 16 inch gaming Chromebooks that Acer, Lenovo and ASUS released. I haven't been hands on with any. If you check any out and want a second opinion or to confirm it definitely qualifies for the Chromebook Plus update, please drop me details here.
@@MergeDroid Thankyou this is very helpful - appreciated 😀
@thetexastroubadour no problem, let me know what you find 👍
I had the Asus CX1700 for about 2 years. I also had an external 16" monitor hooked up to it, a bluetooth mouse, and some Logitech speakers into the 3.5mm. It was a nice little 2-screen setup. I gifted the whole rig to my niece who was starting college. I bought a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro! It was a good day for everyone 💃🕺
A good deal all round! Would you consider another Chromebook as a second device?
Current price for the Asus in the UK is £149 in Argos if you can find one in stock! The 15 inch version (albeit only 64GB ssd) is £139 at Argos and John Lewis. The Acer is well over £200 everywhere and I think that's swung it for me.
Thanks. Just checked Argos, that's the same HD+ with N4500 combo as I had here. Have you seen the FHD with N6000 to compare prices? Might be worth it. There's an 'excellent' refurb for £165 on Ebay from TabRetail. If 15.6 is enough see the video on the Chromebook Plus I purchased over Black Friday, there's a Grade C at £188 from the same seller.
this was incredibly useful, thanks so much!
Great to hear that, glad it was useful. Are you looking to buy one?
I have the Asus CX1700, good overall Chromebook thats great for at home but not very portable due to weight.
Speakers are not great but a bluetooth soundbar gets around that.
Processor is a little weak but livable.
4GB of ram is a little limiting once you enable the Linux development enviornment (then you can have Libre office and Google Earth Pro along with other Linux apps).
128Gb of storage is great. add in a SD card and loads of storage for MP3's.
Love the huge real estate sized screen, why isnt there more 17 inch Chromebooks ?
Best bit overall is the huge battery life. Although I don't get 14 hours, 12 hours is still respectible.
Hi, thanks for commenting, always like to hear what owners think and very valuable for others considering one of these. Is your ASUS CX17 one of the models with the N4500 or N6000? Are you in the US(?)
@@MergeDroid I am in the uk. My chrome book is the pentium n6000 with the full he display
@BillyNoMates1974 nice. So you have the glossy IPS FHD display? That will make a big difference over the version I had.
@@MergeDroid I think it is yes
@BillyNoMates1974 cool. You may have seen the news that Google have just extended Chromebook AUEs again, so the date up to which the Chromebook gets ChromeOS updates. Both the ASUS and Acer here now show on the AUE page as June 2031. Please do check out some of the other content on the channel too 👍
I bought the cheapest ,TN, version of the Asus . (My first venture outside the MS Windows PC ecosystem into the mysterious world of Chromebooks so I budgeted low.) I was more than pleasantly surprised.
The TN screen is much better than I expected . I use it as a "desk" laptop and I normally look at it "straight on" and not from the side so the differences between TN and IPS are not too apparent...TN is a little bit more washed-out all right but 4K TH-cam videos still look fab.) Battery lasts AT LEAST 10 hours playing a looping TH-cam "relaxation" video. I fell asleep before the battery died. I always use an external mouse so I didn't test the trackpad.
It's a heavy beast all right but that is to be expected with a 17 inch+ screen and you probably won't be going mountaineering with it. For the price it is a TOTAL bargain and probably the best-value-for-money computer I have ever bought.
Glad you're liking it Peter, always great to hear from an owner. I hope you might check out some more of the Chromebook content on the channel and consider subscribing 👍
just bought a renewed Lenovo Gaming 16 inch i3-1215U for $40 more than the Acer. It has in every aspect much better specs [display, cpu, memory, keyboard, speakers, camera, weight] and end-of-updates is June 2030. What I don't like is the jumpiness of the touchpad. But I suspect some input lag in the driver and not the hardware.
That's a nice option for a large screen Chromebook with some more premium features. The price difference new, certainly over the N4500 processor based versions of the CX1700 and 317, is looking higher here in the UK than you've seen. That's for buying new at least, but I'm certainly going to keep an eye out for any refurb options of that Lenovo and the other recent gaming Chromebook offerings as I'd be interested to test them out. Glad you're liking yours!
Its been years since I bought an Acer. But I bought in the past 2 Acer laptops and one Chromebook
ALL of them though a year or two down the line had their screen permanently shutoff never to turn back on again so I am very weary of them.
Do they still have such issues?
Hi, I've never personally experienced that with any Acer, or any Chromebook or laptop. I haven't heard this reported as a common issue either. Which Acer Chromebook did you have? Are you looking to get a 317 now?
@@MergeDroid I honestly don't remember its was 4 years ago. That was the last Acer I ever got.
Their prices and features were always nice but long term the screen issues killed the brand for me.
Yeah I was looking for a good Chromebook and I was considering the Asus CX1700 when I found this video
@citizenterra Do check out the channel for some further inspiration, I hope it helps and I'd say don't discount Acer if possible. Be good to know what you end up going for.
Bro which is best for students and movies lovers in both?
I'd recommend the Acer 317 in most cases as you'll get the IPS screen, it's going to look better for your work an movies. See if you can get it with the Pentium Silver N6000 processor, otherwise the Celeron N4500 like I have is decent enough. Full review here: th-cam.com/video/f8xIhxuI8gU/w-d-xo.html My Amazon affiliate links are in the video description and pinned comments.
Bro dragonfly and x360 ?
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is more Premium and also more expensive. I've mentioned to you in your comments on my other video.
When are you saying ACER or saying ASUS? So frustrating. Next time use ASOOOS for ASUS or something. What were you thinking?
Probably just the British pronunciation, but I've listened back and to my ear it is distinctive enough. There's also normally a visual cue in the frame too. Let me know if there's a particular time stamp to you need clarification on.
@@MergeDroidits confusing for non uk people.and please speak slower.too much info too quick
Sorry about that. Try the TH-cam auto generated captions, they're good. You can also slow down or speed up a video. Any particular point you want me to clarify what was said or any questions, just let me know 👍
Get your ears checked
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i got the asus model i wonder if the ram can be upgraded to 8 gb >?
No sorry, it is soldered to the board.
@MergeDroid ohh thank im glad i did opened hehhee i was wandering i been looking for info until i finded your video
Glad it helped, please do check out some of the other Chromebook content on the channel too and consider a sub if it looks good to you 👍