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#243841 4-Jan-2019 19:21
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Selling as I have replaced this with a MacBook. Is a great Chromebook with plenty of speed, the ability to run Android apps and also (soon) Linux apps. Has a touchscreen with a stylus, 2x USB-C ports and a headphone jack.

 

Exact model here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LB1GG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

 

Screen Size: 12.3 inches
Screen Resolution: 2400 x 1600
Processor: 0.9 GHz Intel Core M-5Y10 Processor
RAM: 4 GB DDR3
Hard Drive: 16 GB Flash Memory Solid State
Graphics Coprocessor: Intel HD Graphics 515

 

This Chromebook has a really good screen (comparable, if not, better than the MacBook Retina displays) and has great performance thanks to its Core M3 Processor.

 

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There is a small scratch at the bottom otherwise it is in near perfect condition. Purchased from Amazon September 25, 2017 and it cost me over $900NZD to import. Selling with a USB-C adapter (stock one that came with it, has a US-NZ adapter epoxied to it) and laptop only. I don't believe I have the box for this.

 

Looking for $500 which is cheaper than importing the ARM based Chromebook Plus to NZ. Either pickup in Wellington or can ship.





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  #2155957 7-Jan-2019 19:06
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Interested in buying, like the 3:2 aspect ratio screen. Can you advise where to buy a rubberised / rugged case as my child will use at school and I know it will get a good hard beating (BYOD). Can the ram and hard drive be upgraded (in such a case, does Chromebook OS install like any other OS via USB?). How is the battery life on it?




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  #2156010 7-Jan-2019 22:36
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SBQ:

 

Interested in buying, like the 3:2 aspect ratio screen. Can you advise where to buy a rubberised / rugged case as my child will use at school and I know it will get a good hard beating (BYOD).

 

Not sure sorry... It is however made of Aluminium and quite durable.

 

Can the ram and hard drive be upgraded (in such a case, does Chromebook OS install like any other OS via USB?).

 

No. And via USB (ChromeOS Recovery).

 

How is the battery life on it?

 

Approx. 6-10 hours depending on load - I can't really put a proper time on this however it is an all-day contender, and have actually worked off this for a whole workday without charging.

 

 





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  #2156036 8-Jan-2019 01:26
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Now sold.





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