Chromebook Plus ASUS CX3402 White (Officeworks)
Chromebook Beginner
10/03/2024 10:14
My mobile devices seriously needed to be retired so I recently took the opportunity to try a Chromebook Plus ASUS CX3402 as replacement.
It is a traditional laptop computer, weighing 1.4kg with a thin slender chassis, that easily fitted into my backpack without taking up too much room. The lid is glossy and smooth feeling with a white plastic finish. This model is not a touchscreen but offers a 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution, giving a good vibrant display on the 14inch screen.
When starting the laptop for the first time it was not that different to windows based devices. Setting up was reasonably straight forward and the computer walked me through the initial set-up. It helped that I already had an established google account. There were a large number of preinstalled Google apps. I easily installed some of my favourite apps and customised the settings.
It has been a bit of a learning curve to adapt to different functionality, hence I have been spending some time during the 1st week learning a new way of doing things. It has been slightly easier than I expected, with readily available guides and online support when I got stuck.
Like:
- Price, affordable laptop that covers my computing needs, being. simple, fast and with a decent battery life;
- Wide range of security and privacy features that get automatically updated. Attracted to their security claims;
- Works really well as a web browser and for streaming;
- Runs almost any android app;
- Don’t have a cluttered desktop as you don’t place icons here. The app tray is the 1st icon on the shelf where everything that is installed lives;
- Photos - love Magic Eraser;
- Excellent keyboard that is backlit with shortcuts that make navigation very efficient.
- Full webcam is situated in the top screen bezel with a privacy slider that can block the cameras sight.
Don’t like:
- No touchscreen on this model;
-Doesn’t play nice with my iPhone;
-No caps lock key.
After a week still feeling my way but the adjustment has been easier than I expected. I am not a power user so what is on offer by way of Google Docs, file manager etc is sufficient. It is a great low cost alternative that so far meets my day to day needs. Excellent value for money.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion.
Cooper8
Ballina , Austrálie
Age: 63
Gender: Female