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With 64 GB of storage, this 2-in-1 laptop under 300 dollars follows the trend of eMMC flash drives, which combine the improved data transfer rate of SSDs and the humble transfer lanes of HDDs. This laptop runs on Chrome OS this time, meaning you’ll resort to Google Play Store services for apps. This laptop is equipped with USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports for external peripherals, 1 HDMI port, 1 microSD card reader, and the precious USB-C 3.1 port, the universal standard in data transfer.Īs far as 2-in-1 laptops under $300 go, the Chromebook C340 rejuvenates the convertible form factor at the sub $300 price tag. It will account for less noise, but it prolongs the long lasting battery life. It’s thoughtful of ASUS to make a fanless laptop like the ImagineBook.

We know how despicable it is to buy an entry-level laptop to end up with a rattling fan. Aside from audiovisuals, I like how responsive the keyboard is since it boasts improved key travel of 1.4mm. The ImagineBook houses strong-sounding amplifiers paired with the ASUS SonicMaster technology, which involves filtering noise through delivering a pronounced bass range. ASUS incorporates its Tru2Life technology to improve the contrast with 2 modes: a Normal mode for everyday tasks and a Vivid mode for video content. One look at this entry-level powerhouse, and you’ll notice the razor-sharp FHD display which is impressive for a 14-inch laptop under $300. Powered by the dual-core M3-8100Y, it utilizes 2 threads (1 for each core) that handle a plethora of tasks with a 3.4 GHz turbo boost. It took me a second to notice that the ImagineBook 14 packs 128 GB of SSD storage, found in high-end machines. Being the best windows laptop under 300, it’s simple yet sophisticated – that’s what echoed in my mind on seeing this budget laptop.
