Chromebooks are still very good alternatives to standard Windows laptops today, thanks in particular to the convenience of Chrome OS. The Packard Bell CB314-002 model is a very interesting reference for what it offers, but also for its price, which goes from 319 euros to only 199 euros at Boulanger.
Equipped with an energy-efficient interface, Chromebooks have many practical features on a daily basis. They are intended in particular for people who want a simple and easy-to-use machine. The main asset of these machines is undoubtedly their operating system, Chrome OS, which places the web browser of the same name at the center of the experience. Today, it is common to find very affordable references, such as the Packard Bell CB314-002 whose price is currently falling below 200 euros.
The essential points of this Packard Bell Chromebook
- A 14 inch touch screen
- An ergonomic operating system with ChromeOS
- Good autonomy
Instead of 319 euros, the Packard Bell CB314-002 Chromebook is now available at 199 euros at Boulanger.
Lightweight and easy to carry
The Packard Bell CB314-002 Chromebook features a 14-inch HD touchscreen, with rather thin bezels on the sides. On the other hand, unlike many Chromebooks today, it does not have a hinge that could transform it into a tablet: we will therefore be entitled to a standard laptop PC. But one of its main advantages is its lightness: this Chromebook weighs only 1.5 kg. With its 1.97 cm thickness, we can therefore take advantage of a compact format which will greatly facilitate its transport.
Regarding its storage capacity, it may seem insufficient with only 32 GB of eMMC storage, but it is just what you need if you do not need to save large files, especially since the operating system of Google takes up little space. If necessary, you can insert an SD card to increase the internal memory or connect an external hard drive to one of the two USB ports. For the rest of the connections, there is also a USB-C port and a headphone jack.
ChromeOS, the main highlight
Where Chromebooks stand out from the competition is in their operating system, ChromeOS. First of all, it offers great ease of use and great fluidity. Concretely, the Chrome browser is placed at the center of most tasks, which is perfectly suited to our current uses. The applications of the Google suite, as well as its very practical cloud so that you no longer lose your files, will be directly integrated into the machine. You can also have access to video streaming applications (Netflix, Prime Video, etc.) or music (Spotify, for example).
The fact that ChromeOS does not require a lot of resources to function properly, and that it brings great speed on a daily basis, also makes it possible not to worry too much about having a less efficient processor. Here, for example, the Packard Bell model incorporates an Intel Celeron N4000, supported by 4 GB of RAM, which is not the most powerful chip to run a laptop PC. On the other hand, this will be sufficient to run tasks that are not very greedy and above all simple, such as web browsing or word processing. Autonomy will not be outdone to make it all work: the brand announces no less than 12 hours of use.
The best Chromebooks of the moment
If you want to discover other references integrating the same operating system, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best Chromebooks to buy in 2022.
Chromebooks have become excellent alternatives to Windows laptops, but also to MacBooks. We have chosen for you the best Chromebooks of the moment.
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