We have already opened the Acer Chromebook 11 in the last issue of Chromebook Boom, and now that we have purchased the ASUS Chromebook C300MA, it's time to do the same for the Chromebook users! The number of Chromebook users is steadily increasing in our editorial office. The low price and ease of purchase make it attractive.
Arrival! The slip is still in the outer box!
This time, I bought an outlet product from the official ASUS store. It is an outlet, but the contents are brand new because the outer box was scratched. The scratches on the outer box did not seem to be noticeable at all, and the slip could be removed cleanly, so I am glad I was able to purchase it at a low price!
Cool outer box design
Unlike Acer, the package design is very cool. The tagline "IN SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE" is the company's manifesto for all those who are in pursuit of "Incredible". Incredible means incredible. These are not the only taglines on the ASUS Chromebook C300MA, but also on the company's Zenbook and Taichi. Cool (for the second time).
Now it's time to open the box!
Open the box and you'll find a Chromebook that fits perfectly...!
In pursuit of the unbelievable!
IN SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE tagline is also inside the box.
Light cyan and pop design
The C300MA comes in 2GB and 4GB memory models, and the 2GB has a colorful design. It may look like a toy, but the design is designed to match the appearance with the contents of the low specs (maybe).
US keyboard
Chromebooks with US keyboard layouts are not sold in Japan, and must be purchased through parallel imports or personal imports.
Options unique to ASUS
Purchasing this product entitles you to 100GB of ASUS storage for two years. This is a great option.
Conclusion
Compared to the Acer Chromebook 11, the screen size is 13.3 inches, so it is one size larger, but the rest remains the same, lightweight and crisp operation. LINE is now released with the Chrome app, and you can use Google services, Facebook, Twitter, LINE, etc. without any problems, so it is perfect for browsing and a little office work.
| Product Specifications | |
| OS | Chrome OS |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® N2830 processor |
| RAM | 2GB |
| ROM | 16GB |
| Web Camera | Built-in 920,000 pixel webcam |
| Sound | Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers (2W x 2) / Microphone: Built-in microphone |
| Size | 329mm (width) x 230mm (depth) x 20.3mm (height) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.4kg |
| Ports | HDMI x 1, USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1, SD card reader, Microphone headphone combo jack x 1 |
| Wireless LAN | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 4.0 |
For more information, check ASUS) official product page!