Screen resolution and maximum brightness, port selection, and webcam quality all factor into the user experience too. Melissa Riofrio/IDGĪ Chrombook’s processor and amount of RAM aren’t the only component that affect the experience-display quality, available ports, and webcam play a role too.ĬPU and RAM aren’t the only factors to consider when buying a Chromebook, too. You’ll have to do your research and confirm it’s possible for that specific model.

Our roundup of the best laptops offers a few suggestions to help with the hunt.Ĭan’t afford a 4GB model out the gate? If you’re really on a tight budget, some 2GB models still support adding in your own additional RAM, which can cost less than buying a system pre-configured with 4GB. The amount of RAM has an even bigger impact upon the experience of using a Chromebook-these days, don’t go lower than 4GB, or you’ll start to feel the machine chug after opening more than a few browser tabs. Start your search by looking for Chromebooks with Pentium and Celeron CPUs, but don’t stop there.

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