The ASUS C201 11.6 inch Chromebook has a Rockchip RK3288 processor-C and operates at a speed of 1.8 GHz. This Chromebook is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and an 11.6-inch LED screen.
ASUS C201 Features
The main connectivity options available on this device are WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1. On the product unit are also two different USB 2.0 ports and one 3.0.
There are some other connection options factored into the design of this product. For instance, there is a micro HDMI port on the unit for hooking up the computer to larger displays such as a big screen TV screen for video streaming or gaming purposes. The SD card reader on the ASUS Chromebook C201, which supports up to 128GB, makes it easier to transfer data to and from other devices.
This new ASUS C201 has a battery that is capable of lasting for up to 13 hours without being charged. This fact alone makes it a perfect notebook to carry along when traveling, added to this is the fact that it is also very light.
It comes with a massive 16 GB of internal memory and along with their purchase of this product, buyers get a free gift of 100GB of storage space in Google Drive for a period not less than 2 years to store their personal files, pictures, videos and any other documents.
The ASUS C201 11.6 inch Chromebook is powered by Chrome Operating System and is capable of opening and editing Microsoft Office files if the user intends to work on such documents. It can also download the online version of Microsoft Office at no cost to the user. However, it is unable to install the regular Microsoft Office suite of software products.
The ASUS Chromebook C201 boots up very quickly and performs most tasks really fast. Whether you are just working on a document in Quick Office editor or streaming video content onto the monitor, it works seamlessly with no visible signs of input lag.
This product sports a sophisticated Chiclet keyboard which make it easy to type. For greater typing accuracy, the keyboard has been enhanced such that the keys more accurately register the appropriate that is pressed whenever the user is typing, thereby, increasing both the typing speed as well as the precision of typing.
The large touchpad also make scrolling easy as this is possibly the Chromebook with the largest touchpad ever.
ASUS Chromebook C201 is one of the best options for users who are active and spend a lot of time traveling or outdoors for leisurely activities because this notebook has been optimized for the mobile lifestyle. The long battery life of this product lends credence to this rather obvious fact.
With the ASUS Chromebook C201, multitasking is very easy as one can readily switch between apps and multiple browsers at the same time without consuming or hoarding the computer’s resources.
Among the many key features of this product is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware security feature which guarantees the safety of all sensitive data stored on your ASUS Chromebook. Thus, it is perfectly safe to share your computer with other people knowing fully well that you are covered by the TPM feature incorporated into your computer.
Being lightweight with a slim build architecture of just 0.7 inches in thickness, it is easy to carry around by hand or in its bag.
Specifications
- Brand Name – Asus
- Series – C201
- Product Model Number – C201PA-DS01
- Product Dimensions – 11.30 x 7.64 x 0.70 inches
- Colour – Navy Blue
- Processor Brand – Rockchip
- Processor Count – 1
- Flash Memory Size – 16.0
- Product Weight – 2 pounds
- Processors – 1.8 GHz
- Operating System – Chrome OS
- Random Access Memory Size – 2 GB DDR3
- Screen Size – 11.6 inches
- Max Screen Resolution – 1366 x 768 pixels
- Hard Drive – 0 GB
- Wireless Technology Type – 802.11 A/C
- Batteries – Yes (1 Lithium ion battery required, included)
PROS
- It has a good battery life that extends up to 13 hours
- It is very light
- It has an enhanced keyboard
- The screen resolution is good
- The trackpad is well designed
- It has HDMI port
- It comes with a complementary 100gb of Google Drive storage
CONS
- There is no provision for a CD or DVD drive
Final Verdict
Without a shadow of a doubt, the ASUS C201 11.6 Inch Chromebook is a great product offered at a great price. I love this Chromebook especially for its long battery life.
