Asus C201PA-DS01 Chromebook

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80% A solid Chromebook with great battery life
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Nevertheless, the Asus C201 Chromebook has carved out its own niche, and it all comes back to battery life and portability. Its screen isn’t perfect, nor is it the world’s most luxurious laptop, but if you want something that you can sling into a bag for a weekend, and not have to worry about chargers, it’s an excellent choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Chromebook C201 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Outside of its disappointing screen the Chromebook C201 is a competent laptop that will meet most buyers productivity and web browsing needs. However, thanks to Chrome OS’ cloud-based nature, there’s little here for gamers, or people outside of Google’s ecosystem without a regular internet connection.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 80%

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Model: The Asus C201PA-DS01 Chromebook is a computer which brings a new experience as it does not rely on Microsoft Windows. It comes with a glossy 11.6 inch 16:9 HD display, a Rockchip RK3288C quad core processor clocked at 1.8 Ghz and 2 GB of DDR3 RAM. For mobile gaming, this Chromebook features a Mali-T764 graphic chip. In order to enhance the internet browsing experience, the device is equipped with 802.11ac WiFi adapter, which is 3 times faster than the previous generation wireless adapter. For communication, the Asus C201PA-DS01 Chromebook delivers built-in speakers and a digital microphone.

Asus states an estimated battery life of 13 hours with the lithium ion polymer battery with 2 cells. This Chromebook comes with 1 year domestic warranty. As it is 0.7 inch (1.78 cm) thin and weighs only 905 g, user can easily carry it around. Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 2.0 are available for data transfer. In order to supplement the internal 16 GB Solid State Drive, users can store data on a microSD cards. The microSD slot supports up to 128 GB. A micro-HDMI port allows connecting external displays. A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is available for protecting sensitive data.

ARM Mali-T760 MP4: Quad-core ARM Mali-T760 MP4 (also known as the Mali-T764) clocked up to 600 MHz.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

RK3288: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A12 (a.k.a. Cortex-A17) SoC manufactured in 28 nm and clocked at 1.8 GHz. Integrates an ARM Mali-T760 MP4 (or Mali-T764) clocked at 600 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

11.60":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

80%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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