At least he was honest right up front about the screen brightness... a NITS that low is a total non-starter. I now have an ASUS C100PA-DB02, which is coming up on its end of service life this June... it has been a great Chromebook, and has me sold on using a Chromebook for all tasks except heavy-duty productivity and high-end gaming. However, I think I am going to opt for (when it is released in May 2020) the Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook. Its initial review out of CES was really good, its screen resolution is higher than my ASUS C100PA-DB02 (in virtually the same screen size), the NITS rating is 400, it comes with a cover/stand and a keyboard, and the keyboard detaches for a true tablet transformation... all for less than $300. That is pretty hard to beat. Attention to all my fellow ATT retirees out there: the ATT retiree perks website *may* have the Duet for even less than its full retail price. Have a blessed day, everyone!
Yay the vid is here! I've been waiting for YOUR vid since forever! Your channel is a quality channel and therefore I wanted to specifically watch your video.
just picked up my samsung galaxy chromebook. Even the box is so cool. very google like packaging. It is on for the new gen of chromebooks. If you dont get red wow you messed up take it back its the same money as the gray.
Thanks for your review. I had asked if i should wait for this device it is scheduled to drop on the 26th. Glad i didn't. the spec sheet made it look like i should wait. Your review settled it i don't need to wait. $200 bucks more $999 got me a 4k display, built in pen, and an i5 over the i3. That's good value plus a keyboard camera (I will never use), and better looks to me a eye snapping red for the win. At this time after your review, so happy i'm getting the Sammy. Im looking forward to jumping into the chromebook world head first. I got one for my dad years ago. Got 3 this Christmas for the kids. With the lockdown from school so happy. battery life, spent 45 min trying to get a printer to work for them on windows gave up just plugged to kids chromebooks into the device and it worked. love the channel and I value your input. A leg cramp woke me up at 4am on the 6th. I went to my best buy reservation page for the samsung galaxy chromebook it has been up all week. I finally had a purchase button today. I just smashed it faster than the like, subscribe and bell buttons on your channel. I have pressed them all. I pickup my new toy in a few hours. Can't go into the store but I guess they bring it to you like a drug deal. Yo I got a chromebook fell off a truck, forget about it. My leg cramp is gone but now I won't be able to get back to sleep. I have the chromebook fever.
Good, honest review. It seems like Asus, Samsung, and Google always seem to be in the top three, but at this price Asus seriously dropped the ball in terms of usability, even if performance is top-notch. I expect the price to drop fast, and/or a refresh for the screen and keyboard. Early-adopters beware!
At this price, I can't go with a dim screen. The display is super important to me. I was flipping a coin in my head to buy this before the review. I'm happy I didn't. Thank you for the honest review. Let's hope the new Samsung isn't a letdown.
You can get an AMAZING premium Chromebook with a beautiful build quality, gorgeous (and bright) display, incredible backlit keyboard and glass trackpad with an i7 processor and 16GB of RAM (with SD card) and excellent battery life for about $300. It's the 2015 Chromebook Pixel. 2015? Isn't that outdated? No, and it probably will be great for the next five years too unless Chrome OS goes off the rails.
Amazing review. So, this is not recommended cause has a big flaw (screen brightness) and a important user experience issue (keyboard readability). It's a real shame, very disappointed. I don't mind the magnesium build tbh, it's lighter. Do you guys think that the i5 Project Athena model will have a better (brighter) screen?
Thanks for this review! I lived in France where prices (due to taxes) is higher than UK... And you probably save me from buying it at 999€... I was looking forward to this C436 and it's a big disappointment. Now I'm not sure what to do... Go for the C434 at 600€ or wait for the galaxy Chromebook , but, actually I'm not sure the galaxy will be sold in France...
I was actually looking at this convertible to replace my MacBook Pro retina, keyboard and screen quality matters a lot to me, I think I’ll have to pass on this. Thanks for the great review.
@@01wdhwhite99 yes. Only the red one was avail for pick up so I had the gray delivered overnight. The red is just a bit too red for me. Not sure I can look at that for hours on end. Lol
01wdh White Disappointing battery life but what do you expect with a 47.9 watt-hour battery and a 4K AMOLED display? They are so power hungry. Everything else seems pretty amazing!
Ok thanks for share your experience with us...... honestly I prefer the C434 because of the price and also is fan less..... in my opinion there is not too much difference between the C436 and the C434....... let’s wait for more Chromebooks....... Lenovo, Acer, HP.....
Good review. I want Chromebooks to be light weight, especially those that have a tablet mode. I do not associate lightness with cheap quality. However, too much flex, especially in a keyboard, might be a deal breaker. I also appreciate the discussion of the issues with the backlit keyboard. Overall, I am not sure that more expensive Chromebooks are a great value. But I think this laptop has a good set of features despite some weaknesses.
Hi thank you for your comments. I bought a chrome book Asus C423 14 inch. I actually thought it y windows compliant, only to find it's not. The sales lady told me it was. I was under pressure at the time to buy a computer didn't do enough research. Couldn't take it back due to closed shop with coronavirus situation. So disappointed. Please let people know that these computers are not windows compliant. I really don't know what to do with mine as I needed windows for work 😭
I've had a C434 for a year now, and see no reason to replace it yet. However, the silver colored keys are also an issue on it (not sure what's wrong with traditional black keys), and the bottom firing speakers pretty much suck. They're very muted unless it's on a hard surface that can reflect the sound up more efficiently. I'm hoping Chromebook manufacturers will start making affordable 16x10 ratio 15" Chromebooks (15.6"). While 16x9 screens are great for video content, that ratio sacrifices productivity as a result. It sure seems like you could fit a 15" 16x10 ratio screen Chromebook in a package only slightly taller (hinge to track pad) than a 14" 16x9 ratio unit. Also, at 14" to 15" the benefit of a full flip display isn't as good as it is on smaller devices. They're typically too big to use in a tablet mode above around the 12" screen size. As such, I don't care if a Chromebook of that size even has one. I barely use it on my C434, as well as my older C302. If it wasn't there, I'd adapt and wouldn't miss it. Give me a 16x10 ratio 15" Chromebook with decent specs and good forward firing speakers. Don't skimp on the other stuff, but I don't need a full fledged powerhouse that's meant to compete with Win 10 or Apple Macbook devices.
An honest and fair review as always, which is why I appreciate Chrome Unboxed. I'm curious what the appeal of a premium Chromebook is in all honesty. I have 2 Chromebooks (an entry level and mid level) and while I love using them, part of my appreciation for them is what they're capable of for that cheap price point. I just can't imagine what else a Chromebook can realistically do to justify spending nearly $1k. I know they're great for web browsing, productivity, streaming, and android apps but all of those things run well on entry/mid level hardware. So I'm just curious what other people use their Chromebooks for to need $1k worth of specs.
Many thx for the excellent review. And thx as well for your kind exchange with me about the Pixelbook Go. It’s a fine machine and a great replacement for my now-finally “dead” 2013 MacBook Air.
Thank you. I HAD to make a choice. The pre-owned Asus Chromebook I purchased off Marketplace suddenly crashed. I am at peace with choosing this one over the 434 (and many others on Amazon). No more lagging programs. Btw, the updated new price is $699. 🤷♀️
Don’t like that flex on the keyboard... My 434 is abit of a tank compared to my MacBook Air 2018 and XPS13 but I love the solid build. Not enough here to make me wanna upgrade
Had high hopes, it comes to Germany, too.... Probably have to wait a little longer^^... Could you add a external monitor test to your reviews? I bought a Chromebook and the processor couldnt handle my WQHD Monitor - it lagged like hell. Would love to see that kind of tests, too.
Great design, love the thin bezzles looking forward towards what the competition will offer on the Next Generation Chromebooks. I would like to see more 17inch laptop options and more Chrome Tablets.
I have the c434 and am very happy except for the backlit keyboard. It works just fine except the laptop does not have an ambient light sensor. So every morning I turn it off(5 clicks) and every evening I turn it on(5 more clicks). I wish there was a keyboard shortcut to toggle full on and full off.
4:53 Whoa. The ASUS C201 I'm using right now has a plastic chassis and it doesn't have any bend to it. I'll be buying the C434 (not the C436) today. Just stopping in to check that I'm making the right choice.
more powerful than my x360, lighter, but hasn't lost any serious premium build quality, as far as the look and function. I'd prefer the keyboard of my 360 it would seem, but I've had wonderful experiences with far worse Chromebook keyboards over the years. Glass trackpad, capable digitizer pen, which means android and Linux opens up on a new level too btw. So, not an emmc, but NVME? The specs look really capable when it comes to high demand processing too, and a windows laptop with those specs would cost money too. And Idk if it would have such a pretty housing either, c'mon. It's a little hard to see the backlighting issue, I'd need to see it in person I suppose. I'm struggling with why this flopped for Rob, but a good upload nonetheless
I don't understand why they keep making the keyboard fold so loose and unprofessional as in Pixel Slate. Try to fold the keyboard and hold and walk with it. The fold is terrible. The Lenovo duet seems also loose at the fold of the keyboard.
Damn, that's so disappointing. The screen (brightness) and the flexible top now seem two big uncertainty. Specially given that I'd have to order online and can't physically try it first. I can't wait longer than April for yet another launch. But the 8.5 hours battery life of the galaxy was sort of an immediate knockout criterion for me. :/ Any advice? How fast will the galaxy battery presumably deteriorate?
Great chromebook!! If it's night and the lights are off. Daylight?? Cant see the screen and the keyboard? Did anyone at ASUS review this before manufacturing it? Strange how this kind of stuff can actually ship.
I just want something for watching videos and movies that looks slick. Asus checks all the marks except the screen brightness. Yikes that board flex. Think ill go with c434 unless i see something better.
I like the features with this chromebook. But I want to use it outside and by windows and such in a coffee shop. What chromebook would you recommend? Looking at this one, the 434, and pixelbook go. Was considering sell and hp too but I’m so confused as to what will meet my needs. I’m going to be doing mainly online social media marketing and some TH-cam watching. The tablet thing isn’t important to me because I have an old iPad I use for Play. This would be for work so build quality and a good screen and keyboard is a must.
The DEVICE being reviewed is disappointing. I greatly appreciate Chrome Unboxed doing the reviews so the rest of us don't go out and get a $800-$1000 disappointment.
Chromebooks at 499? Fine. At 799? Nope that's a very good Windows laptop category. Even apple released the macbook air at 999. I like Chromebooks but vs a full OS for the same price most people would pick a Windows or Mac OS than a Chromebook
It all depends on what each individual user needs in a laptop. If someone is mostly internet based, they don't need the power of a Windows or Mac and they would benefit more from the speed and security of a Chromebook.
I would pay extra for premium keyboard/touchpad and screen for a chromebook. I have no need for Windows or Mac on a day to day use. Most people don't need full PC or Mac; I can do my work from my chromebook. There is nothting wrong to pay extra for nice hardwarre on a device you actually use daily.
Thanks for the great videos. If you read this can you do a video on Chromebook OS current file system and how to use it, cloud, on device, external memory stick, MicroSD, and external storage. How they all work. Please. I am staying with Mac and PC until I can really understand how the Chrome OS works with file system and storage.
So why don't chromebooks use snapdragon processors? I've been looking for a new chromebook with power and I've been looking at the Google Pixelbook go and almost purchased one but then I heard about the Samsung Galaxy chromebook and this looks amazing with its 4k screen! Which one should I go for? Or should I wait for a new model?
iIhave had an Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571 and it works great. Now I want something new and an upgrade. I want a better screen, touch screen, and 2 in 1. What should I buy?
If you want to stay with 15 inch screen, not many options. Anything 15 inch is poor quality, low specs. Even 14 inches not many options. Only good one is this one he is reviewing. Ignore the stuff he complain about. I don't notice these faults and love it. If you want to go smaller, there are good options for 13 inches. Pixelbook Go is best. M3 version can be cheap now. Or original Pixelbook is 12 inches and i7 version can be cheap.
Chrome, a free OS they charge you a premium to get preinstalled on a laptop. $800-$1000?!?!?!? Magnesium should be stronger than aluminum? I have a couple DSLRs with magnesium bodies you could use as a hammer! If it's not strong they used it to make the material thinner than they could/should have.
If it was build as sturdy as the 434 I would have bought one but sad to say it's not regardless of it's slight updates for future wifi use. Why they made it in such a crappy material boggles my mind...
Tired of waiting for Chrome and ChromeOS laptops to become really good. At the price they are nothing but a bag of compromises. I love the idea of what ChromeOS can be instead of the current Frankenstein of Android, Linux and Web apps and even then its limited compared to what you can get on iOS. And hardware...yeah...same as all Google hardware. Always tons of compromises and it seems to flow over to their partners At these prices I think anyone is just better off buying a iPad Pro 12.9
I have a question concerning Linux on Chromebook. Im currently running an acer 514. Sure its not fast but i know that. I'd be looking forward for this C436 though. My question: Is installing applications through the linux terminal always that "slow"? Or is it just my hardware. Im also a linux guy so i know how fast apt installs programms on a debian distro. Would be great to know. Thanks
Chromebook manufacturers and brightness issues always on Chromebooks! Again here. They do it to boost the publicized battery life, as a marketing point. They all do it. Too stupid to know that users want bright screens, and can always turn them down if desired. In my view, dull screens is the blight of chromebook design these days. Battery life claims are all bogus anyway. Ya think they'd get message with all these reviews. Blindsighted by their marketing people -- battery life, battery life, battery life......C434 was a great chromebook. This one, no thanks.
Would you happen to know if its good with cloud gaming? I wanna check out some subscriptions for pc gaming and my old chromebook is 3 years old so it might have some performance issues
For cloud gaming you really need a ethernet cable connected to your laptop, a good device will help a lot but Internet connection is what really makes the difference
i have a doubt about chromebooks in general, my father use an online platform to type in the local language (he is a journalist in the daily) so right now he have to use the function keys in the keyboard layout and i find chromebooks dont have those function keys as in general windows pcs.. so will it work? what do you think? its completely online platform, no software needed to be installed.
Yea, so cute, but....1000 bucks for a chromebook?. Targeting: fashion victims. I should consider it around half the labeled price as a second device, but in that price I'd prefer an ipad pro 11 (And I don't like apple, but it's much more useful and portable), or an ultrabook
Nah. That 8th gen m3 still gives solid performance and is same screen as this one as the review said. If you want an upgrade, wait on their review of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and see how it turns out.
i must say this device is for asian. don’t use notebook outside under the sun. we like ultra light devices and we have small hands. because we stay home most of time we have speaker accessories.
Really good and honest review. I like both the C436 and the Pixelbook Go. I live in Denmark, so a keyboard with the æ-ø-å, would be prefered choice. Then again looking at the "hard to read" keys on the C436, makes me go for the Pixelbook Go. Only thing left is: Can I live using a US keyboard, and using shortcuts for the æøå?. If somebody (maybe from Denmark) could give there advices?
It's not same category. This is 14 inches and PB Go is 13 inches. This is 2 in 1 and Go is laptop. I receive my Asus C436 and love it so much I sell my PB Go.
@@samann9 This is not 2.8 lbs. It's 2.4 lbs (www.asus.com/2-in-1-PCs/ASUS-Chromebook-Flip-C436FA/Tech-Specs/). Also Pixelbook Go is cheaper BUT the one that is cheaper lower spec than Asus so of course it's cheaper. PB Go i5/ 8gb/128gb $849, Asus C436 i3/ 8gb/ 128gb - $799. PB Go i5/ 16gb/ 128 gb is $999. Asus C436 i5/ 16gb/ 512gb - $999. Asus C436 weights basically same as PB Go and if you compare spec for spec, price equals out. And again there is a difference one is a 2 in 1, the other is a laptop. 13 and 14 inches is nit the same. I understand you prefer one over the other but that is your opinion and I am listing the correct facts
They should have made the keys black. That would have helped alleviate the backlight problem.
Racist.
The thorough, straightforward reviews are why I love this channel!
"The reason I'm starting with the screen is that I'm really"
Yeeees, it's going to be an amazing screen!
"not that impressed with it"
oh...
Word
At least he was honest right up front about the screen brightness... a NITS that low is a total non-starter. I now have an ASUS C100PA-DB02, which is coming up on its end of service life this June... it has been a great Chromebook, and has me sold on using a Chromebook for all tasks except heavy-duty productivity and high-end gaming. However, I think I am going to opt for (when it is released in May 2020) the Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook. Its initial review out of CES was really good, its screen resolution is higher than my ASUS C100PA-DB02 (in virtually the same screen size), the NITS rating is 400, it comes with a cover/stand and a keyboard, and the keyboard detaches for a true tablet transformation... all for less than $300. That is pretty hard to beat. Attention to all my fellow ATT retirees out there: the ATT retiree perks website *may* have the Duet for even less than its full retail price. Have a blessed day, everyone!
Yay the vid is here! I've been waiting for YOUR vid since forever!
Your channel is a quality channel and therefore I wanted to specifically watch your video.
just picked up my samsung galaxy chromebook. Even the box is so cool. very google like packaging. It is on for the new gen of chromebooks. If you dont get red wow you messed up take it back its the same money as the gray.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has dire battery life and this has a duff screen. The perfect premium chromebook eludes us.
Why duff.
My mom bought me this and I love it 1000000% agreed you get this
Is there anything now that you don't like or wish was better?
Your reviews rock! Thanks for the depth and clarity.
Your presentation, editing, etc. is great. So is your analysis.
Thanks for factoring in price. Very honest, straightforward review.
Thanks for your review. I had asked if i should wait for this device it is scheduled to drop on the 26th. Glad i didn't. the spec sheet made it look like i should wait. Your review settled it i don't need to wait. $200 bucks more $999 got me a 4k display, built in pen, and an i5 over the i3. That's good value plus a keyboard camera (I will never use), and better looks to me a eye snapping red for the win. At this time after your review, so happy i'm getting the Sammy.
Im looking forward to jumping into the chromebook world head first. I got one for my dad years ago. Got 3 this Christmas for the kids. With the lockdown from school so happy. battery life, spent 45 min trying to get a printer to work for them on windows gave up just plugged to kids chromebooks into the device and it worked.
love the channel and I value your input. A leg cramp woke me up at 4am on the 6th. I went to my best buy reservation page for the samsung galaxy chromebook it has been up all week. I finally had a purchase button today. I just smashed it faster than the like, subscribe and bell buttons on your channel. I have pressed them all. I pickup my new toy in a few hours. Can't go into the store but I guess they bring it to you like a drug deal. Yo I got a chromebook fell off a truck, forget about it. My leg cramp is gone but now I won't be able to get back to sleep. I have the chromebook fever.
Good, honest review. It seems like Asus, Samsung, and Google always seem to be in the top three, but at this price Asus seriously dropped the ball in terms of usability, even if performance is top-notch. I expect the price to drop fast, and/or a refresh for the screen and keyboard. Early-adopters beware!
At this price, I can't go with a dim screen. The display is super important to me. I was flipping a coin in my head to buy this before the review. I'm happy I didn't. Thank you for the honest review. Let's hope the new Samsung isn't a letdown.
Samsung has a great screen, if you can live with what seems to be pathetic battery life.
@@eaccents I think I should hold off a bit right?
You can get an AMAZING premium Chromebook with a beautiful build quality, gorgeous (and bright) display, incredible backlit keyboard and glass trackpad with an i7 processor and 16GB of RAM (with SD card) and excellent battery life for about $300. It's the 2015 Chromebook Pixel. 2015? Isn't that outdated? No, and it probably will be great for the next five years too unless Chrome OS goes off the rails.
One reason I fault this channel is it's praise for the original pb. I got it and wanted to really like it but it was just ok.
Amazing review.
So, this is not recommended cause has a big flaw (screen brightness) and a important user experience issue (keyboard readability). It's a real shame, very disappointed.
I don't mind the magnesium build tbh, it's lighter.
Do you guys think that the i5 Project Athena model will have a better (brighter) screen?
Congrats on 100k subs
Thanks for this review!
I lived in France where prices (due to taxes) is higher than UK... And you probably save me from buying it at 999€... I was looking forward to this C436 and it's a big disappointment. Now I'm not sure what to do... Go for the C434 at 600€ or wait for the galaxy Chromebook , but, actually I'm not sure the galaxy will be sold in France...
What other type of Chromebook do you recommend then?
i cant wait for the 436 v galaxy chromebook side by side review...
Count me out! Time to check out the opposition! chromebooks that is
I was actually looking at this convertible to replace my MacBook Pro retina, keyboard and screen quality matters a lot to me, I think I’ll have to pass on this. Thanks for the great review.
I have the c302 then I got the c434 8GB I'm done with Asus Chromebooks I want to get the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with a high-def screen
James Kristoff I’ve heard it has very poor battery life, so keep that in mind.
Where I am it's the 6 of April. Waiting for galaxy Chromebook
Me to. Thinking of getting it
Just bought it. Delivering Tuesday.
@@ScottBenedict You bought it on best buy?
@@01wdhwhite99 yes. Only the red one was avail for pick up so I had the gray delivered overnight. The red is just a bit too red for me. Not sure I can look at that for hours on end. Lol
01wdh White Disappointing battery life but what do you expect with a 47.9 watt-hour battery and a 4K AMOLED display? They are so power hungry. Everything else seems pretty amazing!
Ok thanks for share your experience with us......
honestly I prefer the C434 because of the price and also is fan less..... in my opinion there is not too much difference between the C436 and the C434.......
let’s wait for more Chromebooks....... Lenovo, Acer, HP.....
Also the they went backwards on the bezel design on this one
Good review. I want Chromebooks to be light weight, especially those that have a tablet mode. I do not associate lightness with cheap quality. However, too much flex, especially in a keyboard, might be a deal breaker.
I also appreciate the discussion of the issues with the backlit keyboard.
Overall, I am not sure that more expensive Chromebooks are a great value. But I think this laptop has a good set of features despite some weaknesses.
Hi thank you for your comments. I bought a chrome book Asus C423 14 inch. I actually thought it y windows compliant, only to find it's not. The sales lady told me it was. I was under pressure at the time to buy a computer didn't do enough research. Couldn't take it back due to closed shop with coronavirus situation. So disappointed. Please let people know that these computers are not windows compliant. I really don't know what to do with mine as I needed windows for work 😭
When will you get the galaxy chromebook??
I've had a C434 for a year now, and see no reason to replace it yet. However, the silver colored keys are also an issue on it (not sure what's wrong with traditional black keys), and the bottom firing speakers pretty much suck. They're very muted unless it's on a hard surface that can reflect the sound up more efficiently. I'm hoping Chromebook manufacturers will start making affordable 16x10 ratio 15" Chromebooks (15.6"). While 16x9 screens are great for video content, that ratio sacrifices productivity as a result. It sure seems like you could fit a 15" 16x10 ratio screen Chromebook in a package only slightly taller (hinge to track pad) than a 14" 16x9 ratio unit. Also, at 14" to 15" the benefit of a full flip display isn't as good as it is on smaller devices. They're typically too big to use in a tablet mode above around the 12" screen size. As such, I don't care if a Chromebook of that size even has one. I barely use it on my C434, as well as my older C302. If it wasn't there, I'd adapt and wouldn't miss it. Give me a 16x10 ratio 15" Chromebook with decent specs and good forward firing speakers. Don't skimp on the other stuff, but I don't need a full fledged powerhouse that's meant to compete with Win 10 or Apple Macbook devices.
An honest and fair review as always, which is why I appreciate Chrome Unboxed. I'm curious what the appeal of a premium Chromebook is in all honesty. I have 2 Chromebooks (an entry level and mid level) and while I love using them, part of my appreciation for them is what they're capable of for that cheap price point. I just can't imagine what else a Chromebook can realistically do to justify spending nearly $1k. I know they're great for web browsing, productivity, streaming, and android apps but all of those things run well on entry/mid level hardware. So I'm just curious what other people use their Chromebooks for to need $1k worth of specs.
Many thx for the excellent review. And thx as well for your kind exchange with me about the Pixelbook Go. It’s a fine machine and a great replacement for my now-finally “dead” 2013 MacBook Air.
Thank you. I HAD to make a choice. The pre-owned Asus Chromebook I purchased off Marketplace suddenly crashed. I am at peace with choosing this one over the 434 (and many others on Amazon). No more lagging programs.
Btw, the updated new price is $699. 🤷♀️
Hhmmm Cross this one off the list. Screen Keyboard Keyboard Back Lighting are right at the top of list for me. Thanks for your review!
As soon as I hear its less then 300nits that is a no go for me. I am super disappointment because I was looking forward to this chromebook.
I thought it would be a good upgrade to my Pixelbook, but not if it's that dim :(
I was about to go to sleep! Not anymore 🤤
Same lol
Excellent points, shame on the keyboard & screen.
Looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review.
Don’t like that flex on the keyboard... My 434 is abit of a tank compared to my MacBook Air 2018 and XPS13 but I love the solid build. Not enough here to make me wanna upgrade
Had high hopes, it comes to Germany, too.... Probably have to wait a little longer^^...
Could you add a external monitor test to your reviews? I bought a Chromebook and the processor couldnt handle my WQHD Monitor - it lagged like hell. Would love to see that kind of tests, too.
I think this is the Best ChromeBook from Asus!!! 😍😍😍
Great design, love the thin bezzles looking forward towards what the competition will offer on the Next Generation Chromebooks. I would like to see more 17inch laptop options and more Chrome Tablets.
I have the c434 and am very happy except for the backlit keyboard. It works just fine except the laptop does not have an ambient light sensor. So every morning I turn it off(5 clicks) and every evening I turn it on(5 more clicks). I wish there was a keyboard shortcut to toggle full on and full off.
Apparently this is supposed to have 300 nits in the screen, it measures around 280 to other people. You maybe got a dud
4:53 Whoa. The ASUS C201 I'm using right now has a plastic chassis and it doesn't have any bend to it. I'll be buying the C434 (not the C436) today. Just stopping in to check that I'm making the right choice.
Just 1K more!
"in view", not "in lieu"
Or maybe 'in light'. It wouldn't have annoyed me so much but he said it three times in a row!
more powerful than my x360, lighter, but hasn't lost any serious premium build quality, as far as the look and function. I'd prefer the keyboard of my 360 it would seem, but I've had wonderful experiences with far worse Chromebook keyboards over the years. Glass trackpad, capable digitizer pen, which means android and Linux opens up on a new level too btw.
So, not an emmc, but NVME? The specs look really capable when it comes to high demand processing too, and a windows laptop with those specs would cost money too. And Idk if it would have such a pretty housing either, c'mon. It's a little hard to see the backlighting issue, I'd need to see it in person I suppose. I'm struggling with why this flopped for Rob, but a good upload nonetheless
Very good overview. Thanks
You don't know what 'in lieu of' means. Thanks for playing.
Hi! Nice review, again! But when comes the review on the HP with USI?
I don't understand why they keep making the keyboard fold so loose and unprofessional as in Pixel Slate. Try to fold the keyboard and hold and walk with it. The fold is terrible. The Lenovo duet seems also loose at the fold of the keyboard.
The low brightness is the main reason why I returned my C434 (same screen I guess).
So what's better this one or Samsung?
They need to make a 3:2 Aspect Ratio 12" version that's powered by Pentium and weights below 1kg.
Damn, that's so disappointing. The screen (brightness) and the flexible top now seem two big uncertainty. Specially given that I'd have to order online and can't physically try it first. I can't wait longer than April for yet another launch. But the 8.5 hours battery life of the galaxy was sort of an immediate knockout criterion for me. :/ Any advice? How fast will the galaxy battery presumably deteriorate?
Are your looking for the best of the best, or are you looking for a laptop to last you a while?
I guess I'm a bit picky. I was really looking for a successor to the pixelbook. Would be nice to have something thoughtout and nice once in a while.
Can the USI stylus work just as well on a C434?
Can you do chromebook c436 vs google pixel book go
Great chromebook!! If it's night and the lights are off. Daylight?? Cant see the screen and the keyboard? Did anyone at ASUS review this before manufacturing it? Strange how this kind of stuff can actually ship.
I just want something for watching videos and movies that looks slick. Asus checks all the marks except the screen brightness. Yikes that board flex. Think ill go with c434 unless i see something better.
I like the features with this chromebook. But I want to use it outside and by windows and such in a coffee shop. What chromebook would you recommend? Looking at this one, the 434, and pixelbook go. Was considering sell and hp too but I’m so confused as to what will meet my needs. I’m going to be doing mainly online social media marketing and some TH-cam watching. The tablet thing isn’t important to me because I have an old iPad I use for Play. This would be for work so build quality and a good screen and keyboard is a must.
Awesome, thanks! And just in time haha ;)
This review is very disappointing. A "next gen" chromebook should be better, not worse. Come on ASUS!!
The DEVICE being reviewed is disappointing. I greatly appreciate Chrome Unboxed doing the reviews so the rest of us don't go out and get a $800-$1000 disappointment.
It's the device that is disappointing, not the review. Phrase it better, moron.
could you tell me what stylus are compatible with this chromebook?
I hope you get the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook...
Asus should release an AMD version of this with the new Ryzen 4000U processors and 16:10 screen aspect ratio in the exact same body...
Chromebooks at 499? Fine. At 799? Nope that's a very good Windows laptop category. Even apple released the macbook air at 999. I like Chromebooks but vs a full OS for the same price most people would pick a Windows or Mac OS than a Chromebook
It all depends on what each individual user needs in a laptop. If someone is mostly internet based, they don't need the power of a Windows or Mac and they would benefit more from the speed and security of a Chromebook.
I would pay extra for premium keyboard/touchpad and screen for a chromebook. I have no need for Windows or Mac on a day to day use. Most people don't need full PC or Mac; I can do my work from my chromebook. There is nothting wrong to pay extra for nice hardwarre on a device you actually use daily.
this is a great chromebook
So which will you choose HP x360 or Asus c436 or Asus c434
Thanks for the great videos. If you read this can you do a video on Chromebook OS current file system and how to use it, cloud, on device, external memory stick, MicroSD, and external storage. How they all work. Please. I am staying with Mac and PC until I can really understand how the Chrome OS works with file system and storage.
So why don't chromebooks use snapdragon processors? I've been looking for a new chromebook with power and I've been looking at the Google Pixelbook go and almost purchased one but then I heard about the Samsung Galaxy chromebook and this looks amazing with its 4k screen! Which one should I go for? Or should I wait for a new model?
SO is the C434 a better value then?
difference with the FFA or FA models that cost three times as much. translate
When do you think that there are coming Ryzen Chromebooks?
iIhave had an Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571 and it works great. Now I want something new and an upgrade. I want a better screen, touch screen, and 2 in 1. What should I buy?
If you want to stay with 15 inch screen, not many options. Anything 15 inch is poor quality, low specs. Even 14 inches not many options. Only good one is this one he is reviewing. Ignore the stuff he complain about. I don't notice these faults and love it. If you want to go smaller, there are good options for 13 inches. Pixelbook Go is best. M3 version can be cheap now. Or original Pixelbook is 12 inches and i7 version can be cheap.
Hmm, looks like the Pixelbook Go is still a better choice at around the 600-700 price range.
Or last year's c434, I have it and suggest it
Anyone knows what happened to the Lenovo Duet? It's been a long time and it's still not on sale
It is supposed to be available starting (sometime, I hope it is early!) in May, 2020.
Chrome, a free OS they charge you a premium to get preinstalled on a laptop.
$800-$1000?!?!?!?
Magnesium should be stronger than aluminum? I have a couple DSLRs with magnesium bodies you could use as a hammer! If it's not strong they used it to make the material thinner than they could/should have.
If it was build as sturdy as the 434 I would have bought one but sad to say it's not regardless of it's slight updates for future wifi use. Why they made it in such a crappy material boggles my mind...
Tired of waiting for Chrome and ChromeOS laptops to become really good.
At the price they are nothing but a bag of compromises. I love the idea of what ChromeOS can be instead of the current Frankenstein of Android, Linux and Web apps and even then its limited compared to what you can get on iOS.
And hardware...yeah...same as all Google hardware. Always tons of compromises and it seems to flow over to their partners
At these prices I think anyone is just better off buying a iPad Pro 12.9
Does anyone else not lock there Chromebooks?
I have a question concerning Linux on Chromebook. Im currently running an acer 514. Sure its not fast but i know that. I'd be looking forward for this C436 though. My question: Is installing applications through the linux terminal always that "slow"? Or is it just my hardware. Im also a linux guy so i know how fast apt installs programms on a debian distro. Would be great to know. Thanks
you did not test the stylus, asus claims this time this device will have compatible stylus
Tell me please, can I insert a SIM card into it ?
No
Dat flex 4:53
Chromebook manufacturers and brightness issues always on Chromebooks! Again here. They do it to boost the publicized battery life, as a marketing point. They all do it. Too stupid to know that users want bright screens, and can always turn them down if desired. In my view, dull screens is the blight of chromebook design these days. Battery life claims are all bogus anyway. Ya think they'd get message with all these reviews. Blindsighted by their marketing people -- battery life, battery life, battery life......C434 was a great chromebook. This one, no thanks.
Would you happen to know if its good with cloud gaming? I wanna check out some subscriptions for pc gaming and my old chromebook is 3 years old so it might have some performance issues
For cloud gaming you really need a ethernet cable connected to your laptop, a good device will help a lot but Internet connection is what really makes the difference
@@mateomele2011 that’s a good point thanks for the insight
Can you play Call Of Duty Warzone in a chromebook like that?
wow...look at the flex...thats shocking
"in lieu of" means "instead of"
i have a doubt about chromebooks in general, my father use an online platform to type in the local language (he is a journalist in the daily) so right now he have to use the function keys in the keyboard layout and i find chromebooks dont have those function keys as in general windows pcs.. so will it work? what do you think? its completely online platform, no software needed to be installed.
is it a good deal on 2023 for 630$ ?(euros actually)
No
Yea, so cute, but....1000 bucks for a chromebook?. Targeting: fashion victims. I should consider it around half the labeled price as a second device, but in that price I'd prefer an ipad pro 11 (And I don't like apple, but it's much more useful and portable), or an ultrabook
Should I upgrade from my C434?
Nah. That 8th gen m3 still gives solid performance and is same screen as this one as the review said. If you want an upgrade, wait on their review of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and see how it turns out.
Got an Asus Tuf. The keyboard is crappy. Other than that I love the laptop.
Starting at 800???? No thank you.
799. Ouch
i must say this device is for asian. don’t use notebook outside under the sun. we like ultra light devices and we have small hands. because we stay home most of time we have speaker accessories.
Really good and honest review. I like both the C436 and the Pixelbook Go. I live in Denmark, so a keyboard with the æ-ø-å, would be prefered choice. Then again looking at the "hard to read" keys on the C436, makes me go for the Pixelbook Go. Only thing left is: Can I live using a US keyboard, and using shortcuts for the æøå?. If somebody (maybe from Denmark) could give there advices?
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, at $1000: dreadful battery life. Asus at $800? Dim screen. WTF? Our only hope is, as usual, Lenovo with the Duet (at $279).
More expensive than Pixelbook Go? Not worth it for me.
It's not same category. This is 14 inches and PB Go is 13 inches. This is 2 in 1 and Go is laptop. I receive my Asus C436 and love it so much I sell my PB Go.
@@elsizzle2000 not much difference ... 13.3 vs 14. I would still prefer PB Go because of the weight - 2.3 lb vs 2.8 lb.
@@samann9 This is not 2.8 lbs. It's 2.4 lbs (www.asus.com/2-in-1-PCs/ASUS-Chromebook-Flip-C436FA/Tech-Specs/). Also Pixelbook Go is cheaper BUT the one that is cheaper lower spec than Asus so of course it's cheaper. PB Go i5/ 8gb/128gb $849, Asus C436 i3/ 8gb/ 128gb - $799. PB Go i5/ 16gb/ 128 gb is $999. Asus C436 i5/ 16gb/ 512gb - $999. Asus C436 weights basically same as PB Go and if you compare spec for spec, price equals out. And again there is a difference one is a 2 in 1, the other is a laptop. 13 and 14 inches is nit the same. I understand you prefer one over the other but that is your opinion and I am listing the correct facts
no point in buying a laptop when we cant even leave the house... no need for portability, better to wait until this is over