ASUS Chromebook Flip review

I'm sick of reviewing Chromebooks. What was once the source of fierce debates about the future of

computing is now a commodity: Most models have the same specs, the same internals and more or less perform the

same. There are a lot of them, and
most aren't particularly good or particularly bad.
They're forgettable; unremarkable. That cranky
preamble aside, I did want to test the Chromebook
Flip . This machine, made by ASUS, is notable on a
few counts. With a 10-inch screen, it's one of the
smallest around, even if it does hearken back to
the days of the netbook. It's one of the few with
a 360-degree rotating touchscreen. The build
quality is better than most, thanks to an all-metal
chassis. The battery life is longer too, at 10.5
hours. Lastly, it's cheap for what it is: just $249.
Yes, there's a catch -- several, even -- but all
told, I recommend it anyway.

BUY @$239
PROS
Surprisingly good build quality
Versatile design
Exceptionally lightweight
Long battery life
Aggressively priced
CONS
Keyboard cramped compared to larger
Chromebooks
Weaker processor than in competing models
Display prone to wash-out
Summary
The Chromebook Flip is notable for being one of
the lightest Chrome OS laptops on the market. Its
versatile and convertible design, solid build quality
and affordable price also help set it apart from
the pack. The smaller-than-average keyboard will
be a turnoff for some, but ultimately, the
positives outweigh the negatives.