With the Chromebook Flip C213SA, Asus hopes to entice students and their parents with a flexible, highly durable and wallet-friendly laptop. For $349, this Chromebook features an 11.6-inch touch screen, a rugged design and a wide range of ports. It also runs the latest stable version of Chrome OS, which lets users install apps directly from the Google Play store.

Unfortunately, the C213SA’s dull aesthetic, so-so performance and cheap cameras hold it back from earning our Editors’ Choice award. Still, for younger students, it’s a very good laptop that promises not to fuss over a few drops or spills along the way.

Design

The Asus Chromebook Flip reminds me of portable DVD players of the mid-2000s. The edges of its dark-gray case are lined with light-gray rubber, which gives it a chunky overall appearance. The lid is also particularly hefty, while its screen is surrounded by thick plastic bezels.
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