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Asus’ update to the Chromebook Plus CX34 remains an excellent value, with a competitive processor and an approachable, comfortable design for the price.

Asus puts all the gray, boring Chromebooks out there to shame with the sleek and all-white CX34.

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is one of a new class of devices developed in partnership with Google and designed to take on entry-level Windows laptops thanks to x86 CPU power from Intel and AMD. It delivers on that remit with decent build quality, a reasonable screen and a good webcam. But the bland styling makes it hard to get really excited about Asus's latest Chromebook.

The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is decent for school use. It has a sturdy build and is easy to carry around. Its Intel CPU can easily handle general productivity tasks like web browsing and text processing. However, you can only use web apps and Android apps from the Google Play Store, so it isn't ideal for students needing specialized Windows or macOS applications. The display looks sharp, the keyboard feels spacious, and the touchpad is responsive. Unlike most Chromebooks, the battery doesn't last a full day. However, it's pretty close, so you only need to plug it in briefly.

Chromebook Plus guarantees modern silicon, decent storage and memory without a big price hike