Meet the Chromebook 14
HP's second Chromebook has the same name as the first. However, it does come with a few new specs, including an Intel Haswell processor and a promised 9.5 hours of battery life. One of the laptop's biggest pluses is that it will only set you back $300, but for the price, you'll sacrifice quality.
Weak screen
The new Chromebook 14 suffers from a low-resolution 1,024x768-pixel, 14-inch screen that looks dull.
Soft silver case
The HP Chromebook has a soft matte exterior finish that feels nice, and not as cheap as we expected given the price.
Thin, but hefty
Despite its thin profile, the Chromebook 14 is heavy, weighing more than 4 pounds.
Ports
The left side of the laptop (above) has two USB ports, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. There's another USB port, plus an SD card slot and charging port on the right edge.
Chromium
True to its name, the HP Chromebook 14 is running the Google-built Chromium operating system, which has a basic file system but handles almost all tasks in the Google Chrome browser. That's great if you use many Google services, but those seeking a full-featured operating system will want to pass on this machine.