{"id":29968,"date":"2023-01-13T15:38:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/13\/the-best-budget-chromebooks-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T15:38:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:38:39","slug":"the-best-budget-chromebooks-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/13\/the-best-budget-chromebooks-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Budget Chromebooks in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What to Look For in a Budget Chromebook in 2023<\/h2>\n

A budget Chromebook doesn\u2019t have to be a bottom-tier product\u2014far from it. You can find ChromeOS notebooks that pack IPS screens<\/a>, four-core processors, and excellent keyboards priced at or below $300. Also, while you can\u2019t get away from an all-plastic chassis, you can find many budget Chromebooks with great build quality.<\/p>\n

A solid budget Chromebook should feature 4GB of memory, a two or four-core CPU, a 720p IPS or twisted nematic (TN) display<\/a>, and 32GB or 64GB of storage. If you\u2019re ready to spend over $300, you can find 1080p IPS screens, 8GB of RAM, and some extra features such as Wi-Fi 6<\/a> or multiple high-speed USB ports.<\/p>\n

The two things found on every budget Chromebook that are less than ideal are embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC)<\/a> storage and basic webcams. The good news is that while eMMC is slower than most SSDs overall, it\u2019s more than a decent storage option for a budget notebook. And while the webcams found on budget Chromebooks are basic, they\u2019re good enough for video conferencing.<\/p>\n

Budget Chromebooks feature displays with peak brightness<\/a> of around 300\u00a0nits\u00a0or lower and\u00a0slightly washed-out colors<\/a>, as well as up to 8GB of memory and 64GB of storage. Luckily, almost every Chromebook comes with a MicroSD card slot allowing you to easily upgrade the storage.<\/p>\n

But, with many of these Chromebooks, you wouldn\u2019t have to deal with all of these sacrifices\u2014you can pick what features are most important for you and find a Chromebook within your budget from there.<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between a Chromebook and a laptop?<\/p>\n

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A Chromebook is a laptop running ChromeOS<\/a> made by Google, a web-focused OS limited to smartphone-optimized apps from the Play Store. Note that you can use Linux<\/a> on most Chromebooks, and even install Windows<\/a>. On the other hand, regular laptops run Windows or macOS and aren\u2019t limited to apps made for smartphones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To right-click on a Chromebook<\/a>, press the touchpad with two fingers simultaneously. Another method includes pressing and holding the Alt key and then clicking the touchpad with one finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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First, highlight the text you want to copy. Then right-click on the highlighted text and click \u201cCopy.\u201d The final step is copying the text inside a text editor or a text box by right-clicking and selecting \u201cPaste\u201d from the context menu. For a more detailed explanation, visit our guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To factory reset your Chromebook<\/a>, first, you must sign out of the device. Next, press CTRL + Alt + Shift + R, and select \u201cRestart\u201d once that option appears on the screen. The following box should contain an option called \u201cPowerwash.\u201d Select that option and press \u201cContinue.\u201d That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

In case you\u2019ve installed a different OS, we have a guide<\/a> on restoring your Chromebook\u2019s original BIOS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I play games on a Chromebook?<\/p>\n

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Technically, you can<\/a>. However, since Chromebooks are limited to apps and games found on the Play Store, you\u2019ll have issues with controls since those games are optimized for touch screens. The good news is that you can play web-based games and use game streaming services that work inside a browser, such as GeForce NOW<\/a> and Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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