The HP Chromebook gets a refresh (pictures)

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.

The new Chromebook 14 suffers from a low-resolution 1,024x768-pixel, 14-inch screen that looks dull.

The HP Chromebook has a soft matte exterior finish that feels nice, and not as cheap as we expected given the price.

Despite its thin profile, the Chromebook 14 is heavy, weighing more than 4 pounds.

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.

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.