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Revision as of 01:22, 30 March 2016

Choosing a Chromebook can be confusing. There are dozens of models, and a variety of configuration options for most of them.

GalliumOS is supported on most Chromebook models (see Hardware Compatibility), but we've prepared this guide to help you choose the model that best fits your needs. Here are a few of our favorites, along with the specs that make them interesting.


Chromebooks

Model Hardware ID CPU Core Display RAM Disk Configurations (CPU, RAM/Disk) Comments
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571) / C910 YUNA Broadwell 15.6" 1920x1080 soldered SSD, upgradable Celeron
  • 4GB/32GB
  • 2GB/16GB
Core i3
  • 4GB/32GB
  • 2GB/16GB
• great performance
• excellent display
Dell Chromebook 13 LULU Broadwell 13.3" Non-Touch
13.3" Non-Touch
1920x1080
soldered SSD, upgradable Celeron Core
i3
4GB/16GB
8GB/32GB
• great performance
• excellent display
Toshiba Chromebook 2 CB35 GANDOF Broadwell 13.3" 1920x1080 soldered m.2 SSD, upgradable Celeron
Core i3
4GB/32GB
2GB/16GB

Many manufacturers also sell refurbished models at significant discounts from MSRP. These should be as good as new, but generally have a much shorter 30-day warranty (typical retail warranty is 1-year).

Storage Upgrades

Replacement SSDs

Many (not all) models have removable, upgradable SSDs.

Low-profile USB drives

These drives are very fast, very small (almost unnoticeable), and can be left installed permanently. They can get fairly warm on continuous access (due to speed and small size), but this is considered normal.

Fast SD cards

SD cards are generally not as fast as USB devices. On some models, a fully-inserted SD card still extends outside the body of the machine, which is inconvenient (and fragile) and not preferred for "permanent" installation. Check to see if this applies to your model before making a decision.


Disclosures

We have no relationships with any manufacturers or vendors that might influence our recommendations, or any content on this (or any other) page. Some links on this page are might, in the future, be affiliate links. If you purchase a Chromebook by following an affiliate link, a tiny percentage of the sale price will go to the GalliumOS Project. Any funds so collected will be used in accordance with the purposes outlined on our Donations Page. Thank you for your patronage!