This is the only channel (anywhere!) I can subscribe to and feel confident about the information I receive about Chromebooks. This guy gets it! Please don't change, we love your energy and expertise on all things Chrome!! 👍🏼

@annjean8709

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!👍🏾

@igorchichkin509

2 жыл бұрын

Yep so true helped me to chooose mine

@heygodwine

2 жыл бұрын

He made me love and want Chromebooks

@hughneek12

Жыл бұрын

This man has the knowledge and style of presentation off to a fine art. Great.

Keep going guys, we need more Chromebook videos on our end. Thank you for the great job!

Ever since I started my interest of purchasing my first Chromebook, I've been watching your channel and I have to say that your reviews are very objective, educational and useful. I don't think you deserve 180k subs but 1.8 million! Keep up the GREAT work and I can't wait to see more videos from you.

@latinbishop1722

3 жыл бұрын

Was crostini support comes out of beta I’m sure his subscribers will jump

@flareinfinite5403

2 жыл бұрын

Which chromebook brand and model do you have?

@jcgoobee

2 жыл бұрын

@@flareinfinite5403 Lenovo Flex 5 two in one

@mdrkd

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcgoobee how was it? The hinge is still ok? I’m eyeing this particular model too, but have to buy it from Amazon US as my country don’t sell this. Thank you

@jcgoobee

2 жыл бұрын

@@mdrkd it's great. I use it every day and have zero problem. You can't go wrong with it. Cheers.

Thanks, Robbie. Those benchmarks are totally crazy.

Thank you so much for those Octane scores. I love that benchmark.

Following this channel for a while now. It"s been a wonderful journey so far.

As others have said, I can't believe that you arent a bigger channel ! I love the reviews and the community here.

Over one year on and I haven't seen anything that gets me as excited as this chromebook. But this is superb. and it takes a lot to excite me I can you.

I've been looking to buy my first chromebook since July. I just bought this chromebook at Best Buy for $399 on a Black Friday deal. Your review here, and your Best Chromebooks of 2021 video really helped solidify my decision. I was originally thinking about buying the Pixelbook Go, but I couldn't justify buying 2 year old hardware at their asking price, when this blazing fast chromebook was staring at me at $399. Thank you for the awesome content as always. I'll be browsing your website regularly to learn all the cool things chromebooks can do!

@jtstevenson81

2 жыл бұрын

That's a complete steal for everything you get with this awesome Chromebook. I bought mine in May 2020 and I absolutely love it.

@donavanboykin9489

2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to buy the pixelbook go as well. But didn't for the same reason. It's running the 8th gen core processors. I couldn't spend 649 on that with these beauts walking about

Enjoyed your review! Purchasing Asus CX5 16" tomorrow; thanks!!

I love my ASUS CX5 Flip. I'd seen the ad for the sale at BB and jumped on it. I've been waiting for four years to get a larger screen 15"+ in a Chromebook. Thank you for spreading the news. So glad I waited till the "right one" was released and I love this machine. Your review definitely aided me in my choice and decision to go for this terrific device. '-}

@orchepiaviolinviola

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, Just curious, how is your Chromebook doing? I bought mine from Best Buy too. Today, I'm bringing my 2nd unit back! The 1st unit went black after a couple of minutes of use out of the box. The 2nd unit has a gaping hole in the front seam and the keyboard/track pad freezes for 5 minutes before I am able to use it. 😡

@JolynBowler

2 жыл бұрын

@@orchepiaviolinviola It's Jolyn, not Joel... I love my Chromebook. It works. I enjoy using it. It's become my bedside device.

OMG, drool city! Naturally, I JUST bought a new HP Chromebook. Damn, I want this one. Oh well. Congrats on the milestone.

Excellent review. First class. Would VERY much appreciate recommendations for small footprint all-in-one laser printer that works great with this Chromebook for printing and scanning.

@chromeunboxed

3 жыл бұрын

We've not tried one, but if you stick with HP you can basically guarantee interoperability with a Chromebook

It is a beautiful chromebook. Love it. Nice video.

i appreciate your review,. Im still looking for a replacement of my first Chromebook i bought Xmas 2019 , an HP 15 and the Asus coming slowly available in Germany

great informative review, as always! 'm curious to know how it compares to the Acer spin

@abidkhalaf3360

3 жыл бұрын

I have the spin 311 and its a amazing value also 64 gigbyte storge and 4 gigbyte for RAM touch screen 15 hours battry life and only 1 kilo and it costs 250$

I have had this Chromebook since mid-April and love it myself. One issue I have with it is that speakers dip/shift in balance from time to time... not a huge issue but sorta aggravating when it happens simply making for inconsistent audio. Haven't gotten a stylus yet but plan on doing so soon.

This chromebook is amazing. I originally bought it for trading and doing some excel workbook on the go. But with the play app store and linux environment, I was able to do most everything that I normally do on my desktop such as photo editing, video editing, and vector art. This chromebook is lighter than my 15" inspiron 7577 and has longer battery life, which makes it very traveler friendly.

I would really like to have a 15" Chromebook, and I like the way ASUS put the number pad at the right side of the keyboard. I wish, at this price point, the screen was brighter though. I am in a well lit room and squinting at the screen for a few hours doesn't sound like much fun. And, $560 used to be on the expensive side. Now it's mid range?

Nice option. I love my Chromebook Duet however. Sips power so I have no worries taking it around without a charger.

This is chrome OS, premium performance on lower end hardware. I must say, google has been doing a really good job at optimizing the OS. I have the core m3 pixel slate and I've seen this thing go from a buggy mess to barely skipping a frame now. I actually get excited for updates xD.

@killertigergaming6762

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can open your web browser 4% faster than usual

Hey, chrome unboxed ! If I want a chromebook with great internal specs at a good price point, do you recommend the cx5 or the flex5? Thanks !

I got me one of these as soon as your first review of it came out and it is a beauty $600 total for it and a warranty but totally worth best thing is that not many people bought it so stock was not a problem Edit: After running octane and note Ive downloaded a couple games and files already the score was above 57,000 exactly 57,378

@BackDaws

3 жыл бұрын

where did you buy one from ?

@Inkredibledesignz

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackDaws i just bought one at best buy 600

I bought Best Buy's version of the CX5. In general, I am happy with it. But I am disappointed in the audio limitations. I have DAC/amps that are capable of much higher resolutions. Is there a workaround, or do I need to get a new PC?

I know that you really like the speakers on the Google Pixelbook Go as well. How do these compare? Just as loud, approximate quality?

Excellent review! I've decided that this is the best Chromebook in existence. I kind of wish I could spare the money to buy one immediately at Best Buy, but I'm content with my Asus C234 (C214) that's ruggedized and has a Celeron processor. Just wish Android apps ran better and IMDb didn't take quite so long to load. Thank you so much! This is the second time I've watched this same review and you did and excellent job, sir! Please keep up the good work!

This is a great Chromebook for people like me with old eyes and who typically don't travel with their Chromebook

I like the look of this Chromebook too.

@QcK0101

3 жыл бұрын

Well I liked it in pictures, feels cheap

@jasonrivas163

2 жыл бұрын

@@QcK0101 I actually got it today trust me it dose not feel cheap

Any word or rumors on when (if?) the i5 and i7 models of this CX5 listed on the ASUS product page will be released? I noticed that Google has just recently added the i5 model as coming soon.

I have recently become a Chromebook enthusiast and I'm looking for the best most powerful Chromebook! I'm going for the 11th gen i7 variant! I wanna see the best Chrome has to offer!

I sold my chrome book and pixel 2xl over a year ago now and have changed to apple but I still love watching your videos, great stuff

I finished all my required Math classes for my College so I don't need that number pad taking up the entire right side of the keyboard, and I dislike an un-centered trackpad. Everything else seems great about this Chromebook. A new mid-range king maybe? Hoping for a comparison video to the Acer Spin 713.

TY! What about the upcoming Asus CM5?

Unboxed is my Chromebook Obi Wan. I would love it if they would give some guidance as to the pros and cons of a highest-end Chromebook with a docking station vs a highest-end Chromebox.

@zapflod

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have the same exact question :)

THANKYOU.

This seems like the perfect for use at home Chromebook, that 4.4lbs and 15.6 size is just a little much. It would've been awesome for most everyone in 2020 with work from home etc, but with talks of going back to the office, when that time comes I'll need a little less footprint for a device I'll need to carry from home to work and back.

@ChrisSmith88love

3 жыл бұрын

I carried a 35 lb MacPortable with Lead Acid motorcycle battery and about a 6 inch green phosphor screen - to the Office. Huge Mechanical Keyboard. Beautiful! Was I EVER Stylin’, UPTOWN AND OUTTASIGHT! 500 yds, about bought broke my arm, haha.

@ZackMorris1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSmith88love Lol I took my 386 tower and monitor to school one day for a science project and I was sweating making the trips to my car to the science class carrying those two behemoths across the parking lot and up 3 flights of stairs. Perspective is a funny thing that all these years later I'm commenting on KZread about how 4.4lbs is a little much for portability lol. You gave me something to think about my man!

@flow2tech

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSmith88love I want to see some higher end 11.6 units come out

I got this for Christmas best thing ever

@zayn-xw6ru

Жыл бұрын

Is it good enough for studying?

Looks pretty good, if i get some money i might buy one!

Good review but I hate bright blaring screens. I don't sit in the sun. Sounds good as it is.

Hi Did you say that on this device you encountered a "low power" issue which needed a hard power off to resolve? If so have Asus implemented a fix for the issue?

Hey Robbie. Any free t-shirts left?

Hay tomorrow I'm going to Best buy to get the Asus Chromebook CX5 that Black and White is cool 😎👍

Just got this because of the great Best Buy sale and I love it. One thing I can't decide - is the keyboard deck plastic or metal? I'm leaning toward plastic.

@lleaha

2 жыл бұрын

Can I add my VZW jetpack code to this machine?

Hey! Just bought the Acer Chromebook 315. Should I buy a screen protector (even tho I don’t travel)?

Quick question, what is the name of the t shirt sponsor you guys used to mention?

Can't wait to win some tech prizes!!

Moving from a Chromebook Pixel II LS, I'm desperately waiting for the CX9 🙏🏼

@justinyork2657

3 жыл бұрын

What device is that? You mean the pixelbook go? There is only the pixelbook(discontinued) and the pixelbook go. A pixelbook 2 has yet to even be announced what more released. Certainly would be happy if there was one tho with plenty of update time. I am interested myself in the pixelbook go but a mid tier price tag for 5 years of remaining use is not going to justify the price tag for me. Lol

@naviimandiv8407

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinyork2657 google released a chromebook pixel in 2013 and chromebook pixel in 2015. I'm sure that he's talking about chromebook pixel 2015. And he's looking for a new chromebook device because chromebooks pixel stopped getting software updates in March 2021.

@DinoRodriguez

3 жыл бұрын

@@naviimandiv8407 Exactly. My Chromebook Pixel II still works like a champ but without those software updates, won't be any fun. I'll still use it as a secondary laptop but I definitely need new Chromebook hardware for the work that I do.

@DinoRodriguez

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinyork2657 I'm definitely talking about the Chromebook Pixel II LS released in 2015. I'd go with Google's Chromebook Go but I'm looking for a Chromebook with a larger screen. These new Asus models are looking really good so far. Hoping their CX9 is released sooner rather than later.

@naviimandiv8407

3 жыл бұрын

@@DinoRodriguez agreed!

Great video, anyone know when the Asus CX5 is available in the UK?

This is nice, my wife wants to switch from Windows 10 but wants a 15 inch screen. This is a great option for her. Thanks

@cobaltblue5523

2 жыл бұрын

What did you decide on getting ?

Has anyone gone from Asus c302 to CX5? Interested to know if the extra size bothered you & if the loss of 40 odd Nits was noticed?? Thanks in advance if you think you can help 🥰

When can we expect a review of the CM5? 😁

@chromeunboxed

3 жыл бұрын

Soon =)

I just did chomeos bench on a cheap Dell Vostro 14 3000, i5 1135G7, minor improvement compared to the official hardware Asus CX-5 i3. octane 2.0: 58805 speedometer 2.0: 169 jetstream 2.0: 161.802

Is it enough to take notes and doing some work for for the university?

I would love this chromebook . Cant get it in the UK 😫

I need a faster Chromebook!! My spreadsheets I have are taking forever to calculate!

great, but the brightness is too low. also the number pad on a chrome is needless:(

Media Tek yay

Here is perhaps another Use Case I personal would like to see tested. I recently bought a Lumi keys device from Roli. They have an app for this device to teach you playing the keyboard. However I find the display on my Android phone to small, don't own a Android tablet but have an older Chromebook that can run Android Apps. But unfortunately the sync is awful, so I wonder is this the case with all Chromebooks or is it something some Chromebooks can handle?

Beautiful device, but no biometrics?

For a first Chromebook, would you go with this over the Google Pixelbook Go?

Awesome😎

I would like to have one of these!

Is the RAM upgradeable in this model? I know the SSD is in socket which I do plan on upgrading. I would like to take the ram up from 8GB to 16GB if possible since I run Linux and KVM on this.

which one is better in terms of battery life and multitasking and streaming? this chromebook or the HP x360 14c

I would love to see a comparison of the best detachable Chromebooks / tablets

@QuantumCairo

3 жыл бұрын

Especially the Lenovo Duet! I've seriously wonder what beats that Duet because it looks like the best option for a lot of people! Especially being USI compatible

@justinyork2657

3 жыл бұрын

There is truly not enough out there to make that comparison based on research I've done myself. Because I too pine for more chromebook options like this and will get one soon. You have the pixel slate, lenovo duet, lenovo10E, and acer tab 10 released 2018. That's about it my friend. The only real viable options are the first two being the pixel slate and budget friendly Lenovo duet. The others have really poor performance and are really just for cheap classroom options for students. Also even though the slate had a rocky launch everything has been fixed now. So it is bulky but is the highest performing option on the market still. Exspense vs the duet and only 5 years left of updates on the slate for a premium price tag. The duet is very affordable great performance and screen for the price that is also compact. With still 7 years of updates. So really comes down to deciding between performance, price and longevity of updates remaining.

@QuantumCairo

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinyork2657 but the slate isn't USI compatible right!? That pen was specifically designed to work with the Slate? Not to mention it doesn't come with the keyboard or pen, unlike the Duet. I seriously thought about the Slate as an option for me as well, though, kept seeing small hiccups like software compatibility issues when running android apps or even their own palm detection not being all that great and I'm primarily going to be using the USI stylus for art. Google seems to not give a fuck about updating, refreshing, or fixing things. They've fallen so far from the Nexus 7, "we got a lock on the tablet market" days. They release a phone / tablet / Chromebook and then just drop it and are like "oh well, on to the next thing". Couldn't even get the pixel buds in orange before they got discontinued...when I buy this god damn Chromebook it better last me for 3+ years and that isn't even that much to ask for when you think about it.

@justinyork2657

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuantumCairo lol. Your funny dude. Yes I am leaning more towards the Duet myself. Just way more bang for your buck there.

@flow2tech

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuantumCairo speakers are garbage and that was a no buy for me. Otherwise nice detachable.. Waiting to see the asus cm3 detachable review

When will this be available for sale?

Where can I purchase one? Looked but couldn't find anything even in Asus site.

For anyone that has this chromebook how would you compare this to the acer spin 713.

What dock is being used at 3:37 ? Also, what smart watch is that? Thanks.

What stylus were you using?

I’ve been following the development of this line. I wanted the CM5, but with the worsening shortage of processors, I decided to pull the trigger based on your guidance as well as the sale price this week. I’d rather have this in hand rather than wait for them to possibly sell out during back to school time.

How come I can't find this for sale on Amazon? Do you know the model #of this CX5 15.6"?

I wish it had a 3:2 screen.

Hmm I wonder if Lenovo will add an oled panel to their flex and have tiger lake?

Can this be used a monitor??? I work in security alarms and systems and want to be able to turn a tablet or a chromebook into a monitor to check camera NVRs via HDMI is it possible with adaptors and such?

Had one of these for two months now, totally satisfied, with no issues, but now suddenly the fan kicks in every twenty mins or so. Only use it for browsing and light Google docs work. Anyone else had this problem? Anyone got a solution? So far I have tried a powerwash and cleaned the fan vents, with no luck.

whens the cx5 coming to uk ?

I have had this since September, but today I noticed if I watch KZread Tv in full screecn mode in HD the video starts to flicker. Same thing happens for certain Netflix shows and on live Hulu. It doesn't happen on regular KZread. Any ideas what it could be?

Can you add a sd card to extend the memory. Thanks

Bought one from Best Buy, and then got a $100 refund when, the next day, Best Buy slashed the price. It is heavier and less portable than my old, trusty Samsung Chromebook Pro, which was a great device (it finally saw Linux support a few months ago). Alas, the right hinge finally snapped on the Sammy. What I like about the Asus: performance, backlit keyboard, and again PERFORMANCE. The screen is large and perfectly bright enough for me, and the speakers are marvelous. My two complaints: a nearly undetectable play in the track pad (Robbie, post a video of your DIY fix?) and the edge of the key deck, where it meets the base. I wish this were rounded because, in some positions, my palm rubs on this seam. I'll note I never experienced this with my old Sammy. That said, it was a no-brainer purchase, especially at the reduced price.

@srvctec1

3 жыл бұрын

I posted a comment over on the review page to Robby hoping he'd explain or show how he did the track pad fix because mine has a lot of play and clicking noise before the switch underneath actually clicks. This is my first Chromebook and I bought it from Best Buy after reading and watching Robby's review and absolutely love everything about the C536 EXCEPT for the play in the track pad. The track pad works perfectly electronically but just has the mechanical play and if I can get that sorted out with a DIY fix, then I won't have to deal with shipping it back and then possibly receiving another one with the same or even other issues. I'd just rather fix this one myself.

I've never seen Robby check thermals. Robby, show us how you like to check thermals, please.

20K to go to 200K!

hey, i want to get this chrome book but I also want the stylus, can someone tell me the exact name of the stylus which is compatible or send a link to where I can buy one please (I'm from the UK as well), thank you xx

Can you explain the benchmark values what they mean

Any good recommendations for a chromebook for college students?

@cobaltblue5523

2 жыл бұрын

What is your price range and what will you use it for . I've been alot of research on this so I would be happy to help

I bought this Chromebook 2 weeks ago at Best Buy. I had to return the next day because it went black after less than 5 minutes if use. I exchanged it for another unit. Now I have to return this unit! 😡 There's a gaping 2 inch hole in the seam in the front of the computer. The keyboard/track pad freezes for 5 minutes before I can use the computer!

Hi, do you have the update 91 for your cx5?

I don't know why mine has the fan always on... Is there a solution to this?

waiting for the day you will say the same for a chromebook with an ARM inside

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 8GB 128GB = 300 NITS. $400. Happy - Thanks Robbie.

Great video. The Asus 17 Inch, Intel Core i3 11th Gen Tiger Lake at under $600! My next Chromebook. 8 Gigs of Ram Yay!

@rajshetty4820

2 жыл бұрын

Why spend all that money on chrome book when you can get apple in it?? Or a good way to windows

This guy used to beat the shit out of me in high school

Since it’s ChromeOS, how well does it run Stadia (if it does) because I’m right there on the edge of becoming an ChromeOS user and that’s the last thing I need verified/tested.

250nits laptops with glare (glassy) screens, why are they still making it? You can barely see inside in sunny mornings. Everyone will pay the extra 50$ for a 350-500nits panel.

The laptop looks wonderful bit the screen is not oled ? And the huge frame of the screen is really 90s...

I cracked my screen touchscreen? Where can I have it fixed

What is still so promising about intel processors?

It’s not on Amazon yet.

Can this Chrome book be used to play games like GTA or Sims?

Why oh why can the manufacturers of Chromebooks not make a 15.6" bright, HD SCREEN?