View on Amazon in your region: amzn.to/3Z0i7r1 (my affiliate link). Check for the Intel Celeron N4500 processor model (as shown in this video) but also compare to the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 version, worth going for if it's not much different in price. ✨ 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 the Chromebook receives ChromeOS feature and security updates) to June 2031.
Well, do you know if you can do what you need to through the Chrome browser, Android apps and compatible Linux apps? I think the gap is closing but I'm not an expert in this area and I think specifics would need to be known on your approach.
I have the the c523N 73% percent battery life and now the clips are broken and its touch screen but stilk functionable full hd still usable was going to buy this one but why bother will have the same problem down the line @MergeDroid
You can run xbox game pass streaming playing games like Forza 5, Star wars battle Front 2, etc. It runs it flawless. Very impressed with this laptop for the price although mine is touch screen.
Ha, great spot! I keep thinking of replacing it and then get lost in the mixed reviews of newer models. It's a minefield. Recommendations welcomed. If I saw a particularly good deal on a decent model I might be tempted. I'd miss that volume dial though!
@@MergeDroid I ended up upgrading to a Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum, bit pricy but I got it on sale. I did use an older Dell media keyboard for a bit as well, that was surprisingly decent (after a spilled tea all over the logi media one)
@@Ametisti What a way to go out, RIP to the K600 ☕! I'll take a look into the G910, thanks. Keep your eagle eye on future videos to spot any replacement/upgrade! 😎
Im too considering to get this laptop at some point. Because i am pro cloud gaming. While having nothing against local gaming. I am pro. Because speaking from someone like myself who throwed alot of money out of the window on expensive pc parts. Where on some point i realized that i needed those money on something else. Because its like comparing buying vs renting a house both got different pros and cons. If you buy the house you always have it. But downside is when you find out that you no longer want to live at that area. You have issue with selling it. Losing sometimes on it more than you did when you bought it. Also because i am mostly a casual type of gamer rather than competitive one
Grabbed one of these for 100 bucks to play with ChromeOS, and oh dear......starting with the good, its fine for youtube or spotify, light web browsing, and some light document work (just not all at the same time), and just needing USB C to charge is very convenient. Now for the bad. The screen is large but doesn't have good viewing angles, 4 gigs of ram just isn't enough for a workload in 2023, the CPU is very old and struggles with many of the available apps and games (Magic Arena and Hearthstone are incredibly laggy). It has a paltry 64 gigs of storage, but thankfully there's an SD card slot. If you can find it for 100 or less and just want to use it as a web appliance it's fine, but the 200 plus MSRP is insanely overpriced.
@sentinelcl thanks for clarifying. Yeah thought you might have that one. Unfortunately those Celeron N3XXX are now about 7 years old. Review model is with the Celeron N4500 (also Pentium Silver N6000 models available) from 2021.
@@MergeDroid so in that case that brings up a new problem, with Asus using the same model number for multiple SKUs with drastically different performance.
@@afterglow-podcast This will apply to all Chromebook manufactures and the same for laptops. You have to go to the part level, e.g. CX1500CKA-EJ0017 featured in my review. Agree, not ideal. I always include the exact model/specs in my review and description. My quick tip to everyone is Google the processor name + "release year" to get an initial feel of what you might be looking at if you're not sure, and better still look into some reviews, hopefully like mine, that may help. It can be a pain when the same name is used over the years, but it a way you can liken it to cars, like the Toyota Camry....until you know which year it's from, what engine and level of trim it has, the high level model name doesn't tell you enough.
I'd imagine you can do better than this, I'd especially want an IPS screen rather than this TN one for reading a lot of documents. Where are you based?
The cheap plastic around the hinges cracked and the screen has detached on my CX1500. It has the Intel Celeron 4500 which is not a great performer, browsing a bit sluggish and you don't want too many tabs open.
Oh wow. Are you able to go back via ASUS with a warranty claim or complaint here? Would you say you gave it quite a hard life, or just normal use? I think the Celeron N4500 is still fine in 2024 for casual users, but where possible there's normally a Pentium Silver N6000 option of the same model , like there is here, to look out for and that would be the better choice if not too much different in price.
@@MergeDroid The hinges broke because of sort of rough handling, opening and closing the lid. If I had put lubricant into the hinges it would have lasted longer. A less brittle plastic would be good. Purchased 3 years ago so beyond warranty. I am trying to get it to boot from Linux USB. I've gotten root privileges for Chronos and executed dev_boot_usb=1 dev_boot_altfw=1 so the welcome screen offers to look for chrome kernels and alternative(Linux/Windows) but does not see the Live Linux USB keys that are plugged in.
@@patrickfitzgerald6081 Good context, but still disappointing. Had you been opening mainly from the sides rather than the middle? I can feel your pain with the Linux install too, I've not gone down that route before but seen some of the battles people face. So if you get Linux on is it still usable in terms of the screen/hinges - just always open now(??) Good luck getting it sorted, hopefully you can share an update here. In the meantime if you're considering another Chromebook, perhaps there will be some inspiration on the channel.
@@MergeDroid I want to use a chromebook to run AVLinux or Ubuntu Studio and have the musical applications. I have an ASUS C200 that I did the Liliputing Crouton installation of Ubuntu. Can you suggest an inexpensive, robust, intel chromebook that is easy to install Linux?
Sorry for the delay, I didn't get a notification of this reply. For the Chromebook recommendation, see what you think of the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus - ruclips.net/video/DN8IGSkhMV4/видео.html I post deals on X/Twitter so consider a follow there, this has been as low as £140 for a like new refurb, pretty crazy.
That's the quad core Celeron, came out the same year as the N4500 (dual core) Celeron and Pentium Silver N6000, so the same model of CX1500 as the video. The specs of all the screen options are described as 'LED backlit' so I think they're all this TN panel as far as I can see. The chassis would also be the same....so I think not too different. See the latest video I published on the equivalent competition from Lenovo, I'm liking the build quality more and although I have the base model with a TN screen there are options for IPS - ruclips.net/video/KEIDsrPfISs/видео.html
@@MergeDroid On asus site it seems this n5100 is being advertised as superior to the rest. heck it has wife 6 and bluetooth 5.3 and a smooth running and fast system. I have ordered it and I should receive it tomorrow via amazon. it cost me less then 300 canadian dollars
@@MergeDroid is ok. its a tiny bet slow in opening pages or apps but overall is good. The audio is a killer and very loud and clear through a headphone. The startup is very fast though. For the price is ok I guess.
I have an 11 inch samsung tablet, at first I thought the screen would be big enough for me, but I still need a bigger screen. I use RUclips Twitch and Other OTT Platforms daily. At this price I am not getting any big tablets, so I thought to check out this Chromebook. Will this ASUS Chromebook be good enough for content consumption??
Hi, if it's mainly for consuming content I'd recommend you look for an IPS screen rather than a TN one like on this ASUS. Perhaps check my Mid-Size Chromebooks Playlist if you want something in a similar size: ruclips.net/p/PLNSLoCmFMc8oHXyBnvPswE7JGlq-wa2Oc
Hi, that's correct I show the ports and no HDMI on this one. You may have seen via USB C and my dock at 2:57 I'm outputting to dual extended displays, if you want to use with your TV you might prefer a hub, see this video: ruclips.net/video/PMQnSA7eHXw/видео.html
Is it fast loading? Just for browsing on the internet and emails? I'm torn between this one and the Lenovo ideapad 3 14" chromebook mediatek kompanio 520,64 GB eMMC
Yes, fine for general use. Are you comparing the same model version of this ASUS with the Celeron N4500 or the Pentium Silver N6000? The Kompanio 520 (MT8196) is pretty nippy for general use too, I've just had one in the Lenovo 100e Gen 4 I showed on the channel this week. Keep in mind that will give a longer AUE date to, June 2033 compared to June 2031 for the N4500 / N6000. AUE dates explained video: ruclips.net/video/KdeqbCqAfi4/видео.html
No, non-touch on this particular one. As always there are often different variations and especially in different regions, so check what may be available to you.
No, but the ASUS CX34 does it you could consider a Chromebook Plus model - ruclips.net/video/O6w07enZFw4/видео.html You can also check out my playlist on the channel of Chromebooks with backlit keyboards here - ruclips.net/p/PLNSLoCmFMc8rW8u50RD4fDlVMVVLDnq0J
Hi David, which particular model are you comparing to this from Lenovo? There's an IdeaPad 3 Chromebook with a 15.6 inch screen that I've seen with the Pentium Silver N6000, so probably a N4500 version too. Also has a TN non touch screen.
A bit hit and miss from what I've seen so far. Ultimately if they give you a high spec Chromebook, it should be good news, but the price tag may also reflect this! I think most gamers are still going to take a bit of convincing to invest in a Chomebook. Either way though the hardware to an extent matters less when you look at things like this - ruclips.net/user/shortssvUgqbXZXIs
@@MrDavidRicketts It seems a good price, but you have to keep in mind the short update life left on that ASUS Flip C433, the AUE date is June 2026 - so ChromeOS updates will stop then. If you're happy with that and some of the quirks it's not a bad option. Review video for anyone looking for it: ruclips.net/video/s8ZsCOKnnyU/видео.html Could you compare to any deals you can see locally on the Lenovo Flex 5i with a Core i3 or i5 to see how much different in price that is? Models with the 10th gen processors (like mine - ruclips.net/video/SsB8-DfNxWg/видео.html ) will have an AUE date of June 2028, and the newer 11th gen processor models will have an AUE date of June 2029. Overall in my opinion it's a better machine too, it has a 13.3 inch screen rather than 14 inches.
Am luat de curînd acest chromebook și șut dezamăgit ecranul se vede mai prost că toate vechituriile .o dezamăgire o să iau un monitor . să-i atașej că altfel mă înbolnăvesc de nervi.❌
Ne pare rău că nu ați găsit recenzia mea înainte de a cumpăra! Dacă aveți nevoie de un dock sau hub pentru Chromebook, verificați-mi videoclipurile ruclips.net/video/7ZrHTIQZ4CI/видео.html și ruclips.net/user/shortsr0nnUaazlVQ Ah, sorry you didn't find my review before buying! If you need a dock or hub for your Chromebook check my videos ruclips.net/video/7ZrHTIQZ4CI/видео.html and ruclips.net/user/shortsr0nnUaazlVQ
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View on Amazon in your region: amzn.to/3Z0i7r1 (my affiliate link). Check for the Intel Celeron N4500 processor model (as shown in this video) but also compare to the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 version, worth going for if it's not much different in price.
✨ 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 the Chromebook receives ChromeOS feature and security updates) to June 2031.
Bro, it's chrome book to learn FULLSTACK development suitable or not please tell me
Well, do you know if you can do what you need to through the Chrome browser, Android apps and compatible Linux apps? I think the gap is closing but I'm not an expert in this area and I think specifics would need to be known on your approach.
I have the the c523N 73% percent battery life and now the clips are broken and its touch screen but stilk functionable full hd still usable was going to buy this one but why bother will have the same problem down the line @MergeDroid
@mk4reala965 maybe check out some of the Chromebook Plus models, Chromebook Plus Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLNSLoCmFMc8qm1a5XOh5p3JMh4S2qPm6U
You can run xbox game pass streaming playing games like Forza 5, Star wars battle Front 2, etc. It runs it flawless. Very impressed with this laptop for the price although mine is touch screen.
Nice. Yeah Chromebooks are great for cloud gaming services. Sounds like you'll have the model with the Pentium Silver N6000 (?)
Unrelated but those Logitech Media Keyboard 600s are nice little things. I used one for a nice while~ Blessed be the volume dial.
Ha, great spot! I keep thinking of replacing it and then get lost in the mixed reviews of newer models. It's a minefield. Recommendations welcomed. If I saw a particularly good deal on a decent model I might be tempted. I'd miss that volume dial though!
@@MergeDroid I ended up upgrading to a Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum, bit pricy but I got it on sale. I did use an older Dell media keyboard for a bit as well, that was surprisingly decent (after a spilled tea all over the logi media one)
@@Ametisti What a way to go out, RIP to the K600 ☕! I'll take a look into the G910, thanks. Keep your eagle eye on future videos to spot any replacement/upgrade! 😎
Im too considering to get this laptop at some point. Because i am pro cloud gaming. While having nothing against local gaming. I am pro. Because speaking from someone like myself who throwed alot of money out of the window on expensive pc parts. Where on some point i realized that i needed those money on something else. Because its like comparing buying vs renting a house both got different pros and cons. If you buy the house you always have it. But downside is when you find out that you no longer want to live at that area. You have issue with selling it. Losing sometimes on it more than you did when you bought it. Also because i am mostly a casual type of gamer rather than competitive one
I would just say for gaming, see if you can you find an option of this CX1500 Chromebook with the IPS screen and Pentium Silver N6000.
Grabbed one of these for 100 bucks to play with ChromeOS, and oh dear......starting with the good, its fine for youtube or spotify, light web browsing, and some light document work (just not all at the same time), and just needing USB C to charge is very convenient. Now for the bad. The screen is large but doesn't have good viewing angles, 4 gigs of ram just isn't enough for a workload in 2023, the CPU is very old and struggles with many of the available apps and games (Magic Arena and Hearthstone are incredibly laggy). It has a paltry 64 gigs of storage, but thankfully there's an SD card slot. If you can find it for 100 or less and just want to use it as a web appliance it's fine, but the 200 plus MSRP is insanely overpriced.
Have you potentially got an older version than the one I've reviewed, which CPU do you have?
@@MergeDroid an Intel n3350
@sentinelcl thanks for clarifying. Yeah thought you might have that one. Unfortunately those Celeron N3XXX are now about 7 years old. Review model is with the Celeron N4500 (also Pentium Silver N6000 models available) from 2021.
@@MergeDroid so in that case that brings up a new problem, with Asus using the same model number for multiple SKUs with drastically different performance.
@@afterglow-podcast This will apply to all Chromebook manufactures and the same for laptops. You have to go to the part level, e.g. CX1500CKA-EJ0017 featured in my review. Agree, not ideal. I always include the exact model/specs in my review and description. My quick tip to everyone is Google the processor name + "release year" to get an initial feel of what you might be looking at if you're not sure, and better still look into some reviews, hopefully like mine, that may help. It can be a pain when the same name is used over the years, but it a way you can liken it to cars, like the Toyota Camry....until you know which year it's from, what engine and level of trim it has, the high level model name doesn't tell you enough.
I need a device for reading documents and researching papers; that's also light and has a long battery life. This seems adequate.
I'd imagine you can do better than this, I'd especially want an IPS screen rather than this TN one for reading a lot of documents. Where are you based?
The cheap plastic around the hinges cracked and the screen has detached on my CX1500. It has the Intel Celeron 4500 which is not a great performer, browsing a bit sluggish and you don't want too many tabs open.
Oh wow. Are you able to go back via ASUS with a warranty claim or complaint here? Would you say you gave it quite a hard life, or just normal use?
I think the Celeron N4500 is still fine in 2024 for casual users, but where possible there's normally a Pentium Silver N6000 option of the same model , like there is here, to look out for and that would be the better choice if not too much different in price.
@@MergeDroid The hinges broke because of sort of rough handling, opening and closing the lid. If I had put lubricant into the hinges it would have lasted longer. A less brittle plastic would be good. Purchased 3 years ago so beyond warranty.
I am trying to get it to boot from Linux USB. I've gotten root privileges for Chronos and executed dev_boot_usb=1 dev_boot_altfw=1 so the welcome screen offers to look for chrome kernels and alternative(Linux/Windows) but does not see the Live Linux USB keys that are plugged in.
@@patrickfitzgerald6081 Good context, but still disappointing. Had you been opening mainly from the sides rather than the middle?
I can feel your pain with the Linux install too, I've not gone down that route before but seen some of the battles people face. So if you get Linux on is it still usable in terms of the screen/hinges - just always open now(??) Good luck getting it sorted, hopefully you can share an update here. In the meantime if you're considering another Chromebook, perhaps there will be some inspiration on the channel.
@@MergeDroid I want to use a chromebook to run AVLinux or Ubuntu Studio and have the musical applications. I have an ASUS C200 that I did the Liliputing Crouton installation of Ubuntu. Can you suggest an inexpensive, robust, intel chromebook that is easy to install Linux?
Sorry for the delay, I didn't get a notification of this reply. For the Chromebook recommendation, see what you think of the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus - ruclips.net/video/DN8IGSkhMV4/видео.html I post deals on X/Twitter so consider a follow there, this has been as low as £140 for a like new refurb, pretty crazy.
i wonder if the upgraded N5100 processor of the new model is any better then the n4500?
That's the quad core Celeron, came out the same year as the N4500 (dual core) Celeron and Pentium Silver N6000, so the same model of CX1500 as the video. The specs of all the screen options are described as 'LED backlit' so I think they're all this TN panel as far as I can see. The chassis would also be the same....so I think not too different. See the latest video I published on the equivalent competition from Lenovo, I'm liking the build quality more and although I have the base model with a TN screen there are options for IPS - ruclips.net/video/KEIDsrPfISs/видео.html
@@MergeDroid On asus site it seems this n5100 is being advertised as superior to the rest. heck it has wife 6 and bluetooth 5.3 and a smooth running and fast system. I have ordered it and I should receive it tomorrow via amazon. it cost me less then 300 canadian dollars
Sorry I didn't get alerted to this reply 😔 Hope you have your Chromebook, how is it?
@@MergeDroid is ok. its a tiny bet slow in opening pages or apps but overall is good. The audio is a killer and very loud and clear through a headphone. The startup is very fast though. For the price is ok I guess.
Thanks for the update. Glad you like it overall and it was good value. Hope you'll like some more of the Chromebook content on the channel.
I have an 11 inch samsung tablet, at first I thought the screen would be big enough for me, but I still need a bigger screen. I use RUclips Twitch and Other OTT Platforms daily.
At this price I am not getting any big tablets, so I thought to check out this Chromebook. Will this ASUS Chromebook be good enough for content consumption??
Hi, if it's mainly for consuming content I'd recommend you look for an IPS screen rather than a TN one like on this ASUS. Perhaps check my Mid-Size Chromebooks Playlist if you want something in a similar size: ruclips.net/p/PLNSLoCmFMc8oHXyBnvPswE7JGlq-wa2Oc
Is this good enough for online class and school works?
Do you know already if ChromeOS meets your needs?
Hi , how can I connect to the tv ? I don’t see a hdmi entrance .
Hi, that's correct I show the ports and no HDMI on this one. You may have seen via USB C and my dock at 2:57 I'm outputting to dual extended displays, if you want to use with your TV you might prefer a hub, see this video: ruclips.net/video/PMQnSA7eHXw/видео.html
Is it fast loading? Just for browsing on the internet and emails? I'm torn between this one and the Lenovo ideapad 3 14" chromebook mediatek kompanio 520,64 GB eMMC
I've never owned a Chromebook before. I just don't want to get sowmthing that runs slow
Yes, fine for general use. Are you comparing the same model version of this ASUS with the Celeron N4500 or the Pentium Silver N6000? The Kompanio 520 (MT8196) is pretty nippy for general use too, I've just had one in the Lenovo 100e Gen 4 I showed on the channel this week. Keep in mind that will give a longer AUE date to, June 2033 compared to June 2031 for the N4500 / N6000. AUE dates explained video: ruclips.net/video/KdeqbCqAfi4/видео.html
Sure. Let me know your budget too and where you're based.
Is this touch screen?
No, non-touch on this particular one. As always there are often different variations and especially in different regions, so check what may be available to you.
does the keyboard has backlit?
No, but the ASUS CX34 does it you could consider a Chromebook Plus model - ruclips.net/video/O6w07enZFw4/видео.html You can also check out my playlist on the channel of Chromebooks with backlit keyboards here - ruclips.net/p/PLNSLoCmFMc8rW8u50RD4fDlVMVVLDnq0J
I want to get the Lenovo version
Hi David, which particular model are you comparing to this from Lenovo? There's an IdeaPad 3 Chromebook with a 15.6 inch screen that I've seen with the Pentium Silver N6000, so probably a N4500 version too. Also has a TN non touch screen.
What you think about the "gaming Chromebooks"?
A bit hit and miss from what I've seen so far. Ultimately if they give you a high spec Chromebook, it should be good news, but the price tag may also reflect this! I think most gamers are still going to take a bit of convincing to invest in a Chomebook. Either way though the hardware to an extent matters less when you look at things like this - ruclips.net/user/shortssvUgqbXZXIs
@@MergeDroid thinking about getting a Chromebook. The Asus flip. The cheap one you show in your videos
@@MergeDroid c433 or whatever. Is it good for the price? $150usd?
@@MrDavidRicketts It seems a good price, but you have to keep in mind the short update life left on that ASUS Flip C433, the AUE date is June 2026 - so ChromeOS updates will stop then. If you're happy with that and some of the quirks it's not a bad option. Review video for anyone looking for it: ruclips.net/video/s8ZsCOKnnyU/видео.html Could you compare to any deals you can see locally on the Lenovo Flex 5i with a Core i3 or i5 to see how much different in price that is? Models with the 10th gen processors (like mine - ruclips.net/video/SsB8-DfNxWg/видео.html ) will have an AUE date of June 2028, and the newer 11th gen processor models will have an AUE date of June 2029. Overall in my opinion it's a better machine too, it has a 13.3 inch screen rather than 14 inches.
@@MergeDroid which one is a better system? I was trying to get one with an 11th gen or 12th gen Intel
Am luat de curînd acest chromebook și șut dezamăgit ecranul se vede mai prost că toate vechituriile .o dezamăgire o să iau un monitor . să-i atașej că altfel mă înbolnăvesc de nervi.❌
Ne pare rău că nu ați găsit recenzia mea înainte de a cumpăra! Dacă aveți nevoie de un dock sau hub pentru Chromebook, verificați-mi videoclipurile ruclips.net/video/7ZrHTIQZ4CI/видео.html și ruclips.net/user/shortsr0nnUaazlVQ
Ah, sorry you didn't find my review before buying! If you need a dock or hub for your Chromebook check my videos ruclips.net/video/7ZrHTIQZ4CI/видео.html and ruclips.net/user/shortsr0nnUaazlVQ