Umm... $129 for a whole Asus Chromebook? What?

If you need a cheap, around-town laptop, the time is now.
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GET $170 OFF: As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is only $129 at Best Buy, saving you 57%, or $170 off.


Often, the most affordable laptops give us the most freedom. If you're in the market for a budget Chromebook that you can sling into a backpack and take around town, this Asus deal is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed over. It's also a great gift for a student.

Currently, Best Buy is selling the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC for only $129, saving you $170.

As a Chromebook, this computer is designed to use Google. It has 14 inches of Full HD screen space. Use it to surf the web, build spreadsheets and type in Google Suite, stream movies, and play light games.

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This Chromebook is light on RAM, with only 4GB; don't expect it to blaze through complex projects or entertain 30 tabs at one time. However, it will get you around. And with 64GB of storage, you'll be able to back up your phone's photo drive, save music, and more.

Lightweight and with good battery life, this little Chromebook is a perfect pick for working out of the house. Take it with you to a coffeeshop and respond to emails without worrying about running out of battery.

As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is on sale for $129, saving you $170, or 57%.

The Asus Chromebook CM1402 ships with a wired mouse, ensuring you're ready to get right to work on day one.


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