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This $180 Budget Laptop Features Military-Grade Durability and Spill-Resistant Casing
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Just because you’re picking up a budget laptop, doesn’t mean the computer has to be basic. In fact, computer brand ASUS has some stellar deals on Amazon right now that include a big sale on its ultra-durable and feature-packed Chromebook.
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Right now, you can pick up the ASUS Chromebook C203X8A for $184, an almost 30% discount from its retail price of $249.99+.
AMAZON DEAL
ASUS Chromebook Spill Resistant Laptop
$184.00 $249.99 26% off
This ASUS Chromebook packs a 11.6-inch HD display, 32 GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM into a slim and portable device. These stats are enough for multitasking with multiple tabs open or working on presentations, and it’s a great laptop for streaming too. The screen also features a 180-degree hinge design, meaning it can be adjusted to any viewing angle necessary.
The Chrome OS is built entirely with productivity in mind. It boots up your laptop quickly, has in-built virus protection, and features hundreds of useful apps available on the Google Play store. The MediaTek Quad-Core Processor also aids to performance, offering minimal lag times even on your busiest days. We like it as an extra computer at home if you don’t want to use your work laptop, and it’s great for students to use at school too.
The rugged build though, is one of the best parts of this Chromebook. The laptop has military-grade durability, meaning it can handle the occasion bump in your backpack and can even withstand falls without damage. The keyboard is spill-resistant too, so minor splashes of tea or coffee won’t damage your laptop (we wouldn’t submerge it or keep it out in the rain though). A grippy texture, meantime, prevents the laptop from accidentally slipping out of your hands, and ASUS says the material is coated to prevent smudges and fingerprints too.
As for connectivity, you’ve got two USB Type-C and two USB Type-A ports, as well as a MicroSD card reader. Battery life is strong, with up to 10 hours of usage time on a single charge. At 2.6 pounds, it’s lightweight enough to carry around in a backpack or tote, and it’s great as a travel laptop too.
Grab this heavily discounted Chromebook now at its reduced price before this surprise Amazon tech deal expires. Amazon says more than 300 people have bought this laptop in the last few weeks alone, with shoppers giving it a 4.3-star rating (out of five) from thousands of verified reviews. See full details here.
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