Haier $149 Chromebook

Haier’s Chromebook 11 may be priced at just $149, but it’s definitely no slouch, or at least for mobile warriors on-the-go who only need a laptop for web surfing. Featuring a quad-core Rockchip RK3288 1.8-GHz processor, 2.0GB of DDR3L SDRAM, 16GB of eMMC Flash storage, and a crisp 11.6-inch display. It boots up within 8-seconds, and has auto-updates built-in, so you can get the latest virus protection and the latest features, hassle-free. Product page. Continue reading for a video preview of the HiSense model, which has the same specs.

The Chromebook 11 is just 17.9 mm thin and just 2.4lb, making it easy to slip into your backpack or purse. And its 10 hours, all-day battery means you don’t need to carry your charger around. Chromebooks stay synced with your Android phones & tablets, and everywhere you’re signed in with your Google account – so your stuff stays with you, even when your laptop doesn’t. More information.

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