Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102

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Reviews for the Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102

Toshiba Chromebook 13 Review
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
Finally, there’s the price. It’s certainly not the cheapest Chromebook out there. This, combined with the other issues, still keeps the homely Acer C720 as our pick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2017

50% Toshiba Chromebook review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
In all, Toshiba’s Chromebook offers a persuasive internal specification, and is significantly cheaper than the Samsung Chromebook 2. The screen isn’t as generous as it may appear, though, and the ergonomics aren’t great. If you’re looking for a 13.3in Chromebook, and performance isn’t a top priority, we still reckon it’s worth paying the extra for the Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50% performance: 83% features: 50% workmanship: 50%

Toshiba's CB30-102 13.3in Chromebook – imagine a tablet with a keyboard
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
All in all, Toshiba has put together a very respectable example of this breed, which works well if you don’t expect too much from it. With that in mind, the Chromebook needs to be seen as an alternative computing platform rather than a straight replacement for a conventional laptop. It may be some time yet before we see a glut of MacBooks, Vaios and Portégés on eBay.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2014

Foreign Reviews

80% Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102
Source: e-media - Heft 25/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

82% Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102
Source: Computerbild - Heft 7/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 82%

80% Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102
Source: e-media - Heft 7/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102 - Eerste 13-inch Chromebook
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Review: Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102
Source: PCM NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive appearance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2014

67% Toshiba Chromebook CB30
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 67%

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With the slowly emerging market for Chromebooks, Toshiba has also grabbed the opportunity to create a Chromebook of their own, the Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102. Like the name suggests, the laptop runs on Chrome OS, which is still an unpopular choice as of today, but this may be different in the future. When compared to other Chromebooks, the thing that stands out most is that it has a bigger screen than the rest: 13.3 inch. Despite having the biggest screen, it is not the heaviest Chromebook. It weighs only 1.5 kilogram and is 20 mm thick. Unfortunately, the silver plastic casing tends to give people the idea that the laptop is cheap.

The Toshiba Chromebook comes with an Intel Celeron 2955U processor and 2 GB of RAM. This laptop is by no means a powerhouse, but it should suffice for everyday usage. The hard disk space is a little small with only 16 GB of SSD. The connectivity of the laptop is pretty much standard. It has a 802.11 Wi-Fi module and supports Bluetooth 4.0. Unfortunately, it does not have an Ethernet port, so it does not support wired internet connections.

In short, the Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102 is a simple and user-friendly laptop, which utilizes Chrome OS. Despite Chrome OS being relatively new, the Chromebook with largest screen does well as a laptop.

Intel HD Graphics (Haswell): In the mobile Haswell Celeron and Pentium integrated processor graphics card. The HD Graphics is the slower, GT1 called, part with less execution units (EUs).

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.

2955U: Entry level ULV dual core processor with integrated graphics card called Intel HD Graphics and reduced features of the Haswell core (no Turbo Boost, AES, ...).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.

73.86%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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

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