ASUS C100PA-DB02 10.1" Touchscreen Flip Chromebook PC 1.80 GHz 4 GB RAM 16GB SSD

I never even knew what a Chromebook or Android was until I got this for my 8 year old daughter to use. She has been asking for a “laptop” since all the older kids have one and she really wanted her own device mainly to access the internet to play games with a keyboard and browse You Tube videos. I didn't want to spend the money for a laptop and little did I know a device like this existed. Here are some simple definitions to start off: Chromebook= A laptop running Chrome OS as its operating system. The chromebook is designed to be used primarily while connected to the internet and most applications and data live online in the cloud (Google drive). Chrome operating system- Googles operating system designed to mainly let you browse the web so it won't take up much memory and will be faster and easier to use. Android= mobile operating system developed by Google for creating apps and games used on smartphones and tablet computers Here are all the great features that I love about this Chromebook: -Easy to use. You just have to connect to Wi-Fi and sign in with your gmail account. I couldn't believe that the instructions were just a few lines on 1 page of a small manual. They don't include documentation about other features such as the apps so they encourage you to go to google store online to research. -Operation. Starts up very fast- only takes a few seconds. The screen is crisp with vivid colors. (The 2.10” ips display makes it a nicer display). The speakers have good sound. Compact, Lightweight and Durable- The chromebook weighs only 2 lbs. It is easy to carry around and is sturdy (the case is all metal). -Long battery life. You can get 8-10 hours of use between charges -Keyboard and Touchscreen. You can use it like a traditional laptop with the keyboard or it can fold in half (flips 360 degrees) to be a tablet (looks similar to an iPad). It easily moves from tablet mode to keyboard mode with the windows going full screen when the keyboard flips backward. (Keyboard disables when in tablet mode.) Touchscreen and keyboard are responsive so you don't have to press down hard. There is an icon on the bottom right corner to switch between windows. You just tap on the screen to start typing and you will get an onscreen keyboard. You can also use handwriting to type with fingers or stylus. (Real time handwriting recognition is server based so need to be online to do this). There is also voice typing so you can either dictate into your document or say commands. -Everything is stored in the cloud. Photos, music and documents are stored safely in the cloud (Google Drive) so you don't have to worry about losing them -Updates are automatic. Very easy maintenance since the latest features are automatically there each time you open your chromebook so you don't have to worry about downloading them AND the latest virus protection is already built-in and updated for you. No downloading any updates to the software! -Easy access. You can access your files and photos on your Chromebook from anywhere just by logging into your gmail account. -Share your Chromebook. This is great for school work where many teachers are now requiring their students to do their homework using apps on Chromebook operating system such as Google Docs. -Apps. The most commonly used apps are already built into the chromebook (see picture). All you have to do is click on the search icon on the bottom left corner and select the “All Apps” link. It has everything from Chrome (browser for surfing the web), Google Docs (similar to Word docs), Google Sheets (similar to excel), Google Calendar (automatically added from your gmail account), Chrome Web Store (to browse or search for Apps, Games and more), Google Play (listen to free curated radio or listen to music from your iTunes library). This Chrome store is easier to navigate than the Apple Ap Store. The experience seems much simpler and more intuitive to use. You can also download apps including free apps such as Google Hangout (video chat) and Awwapp.com (Drawing app). Since all your documents are saved to the cloud there is no files to worry about saving or backing up. -Parental Control. I haven't tried this yet but apparently Google provides an integrated parental control in Chrome to allow you control you kids' Chrome browser usage or to lock down their usage BUT you have to create a separate Chrome user profiles for your kids and then manage this on your account. -Camera. I was surprised to learn that this laptop had a Camera with features such as filters, mirroring, timer and taking multi-shots, Overall, my 8 year old daughter loves this laptop as it gives her everything she needs to have fun and play games online or watch videos/movies and listen to music. Since she is only in 2nd grade the only homework assignment they have is to go on specific educational websites to do optional enrichment programs. It will also be beneficial for her to do other school work once she is old enough to start getting online assignments especially since they will probably require apps that are already built into this computer. I love that the price of this chromebook is a fraction of the price of a laptop and it's lightweight and durable for her to carry around with her. It also doesn't heat up like many laptops do with extended usage. Love! Love! #Parent2Parent

Excellent alternative to higher priced hybrids (laptop+tablet) for "casual computing" where all you need is your browser. All things web with no maintenance, files to worry about saving/backing up, etc. Has the benefit of a keyboard when a touchscreen is annoying, but also can be used in quasi-tablet mode, with the keyboard serving as a built-in stand. Some have said the keyboard is too small, but it has to fit the device and for its size it's quite usable. Screen is crisp with fairly vivid colors, with sufficient resolution for most casual web surfing. The only knock is that the screen surface is a bit shiny, which can cause glare in certain lighting conditions. Surprisingly well-made for the price, this is a great deal. Highly recommended.