ASUS C434 Full HD 14 Inch Touchscreen ChromeBook (Intel
ASUS C434 Full HD 14 Inch Touchscreen ChromeBook (Intel M3-8100Y Processor, 128 GB eMMC, 4 GB RAM, 360 Degree Full HD Rotatable NanoEdge Touchscreen), Silve
Designed to give you the most screen area in the least physical space, the new four-sided NanoEdge display is simply breathtaking: it makes any visuals more immersive, with less distraction for your eyes. The ultraslim bezels are just 5mm thin at the sides for a near-borderless experience, and the crisp, clear, high-resolution screen gives you a beautiful creative workplace.
Featuring powerful latest Intel processors, ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 delivers great performance for popular apps, with extraordinary battery life. Combined with the full power of G Suite and other productivity apps from the Google Play store, ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 lets you breeze through all your everyday tasks on the go. The power-efficient ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 is designed to last for up to 10 hours on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day while you’re on the move.
Two full-function reversible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (USB-C) ports make it easy to charge your ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 or connect it to devices and external displays. For maximum convenience and compatibility, there’s also a standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and a microSD slot makes it easy to add extra storage.
| Weight: | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 20.2 x 32.1 x 1.57 cm; 1.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | ASUS |
| Model: | C434TA-AI0080 |
| Colour: | ChromeBook Flip C434 |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | ASUS |
| Dimensions: | 20.2 x 32.1 x 1.57 cm; 1.5 Kilograms |
1st time I have ever taken the plunge in buying a re refurbished laptop. I am hugely impressed. Arrived well packaged and in original box. And the laptop is like new with not a scratch on it at all. Seriously impressed with my purchase.
I was using a Samsung tablet, but it is now much better with a slightly bigger screen.
Love this it’s got everything I was looking for at the right price delivered on time
Google Chrome
Touch Screen
Not too heavy
Decent battery life
Bright screen in ambient light
Light touch keyboard
Google Chrome.
The reason for selecting Google Chrome is the terrible experience I’ve had with Microsoft Windows systems over the years. The frequent windows updates that break things has caused me a lot of grief from time to time so I all my computer equipment is free from the tyrany of Windows. Although Chrome is not perfect, it mostly does what it says on the can and keeps things up to date without any major upsets. Linux is another viable option if you don’t mind some of the idiosyncrasies of Linux desktops. I wanted this computer to be my second goto system when I just want to escape from work and do stuff that just works. All the above comes with a caveat insofar as Google limit the number of years that they will support your device with updates. But at least they tell you when that is likely to happen whereas most vendors just unceremoniously dump you and your device!
Touch Screen.
I’m not particularly keen on using mouse pads for hours on end, I much prefer using my index finger to poke things into action on the screen. For many things this is more intuitive, but if I need to spend hours working on something then I’ll go back to my workstation with a traditional cordless mouse (which incidentally you can use on this Chromebook via the USB connecor)
I’ve given the touch screen a 4 star rating because it can be a little unresponsive and inaccurate at times. I’ve discovered that holding the edge of the screen with one hand while jabbing the screen with the other frequently causes odd ball behaviour. This I assume is due to the sensing electronics in the screen sensing my hand more than my finger. Other than that it’s pretty good for most screen navigation needs.
The big bonus with the touch screen is tent mode, flipping the lid 270 degrees so it stands on the edge of the keyoard on one side and screen lid on the other. It’s great for a cosy time with the duvet on dark cold nights to stream a video or TV channel. It’s also useful in the kitchen for following online food recipes whle just using the touch screen for navigation. The actual screen cleans down nicely so ingredient covered fingers don’t get anywhere near the keyboard! You can use it as a big notepad by turning the lid 360 which disables the keyboard and brings up onscreen keyboard widgets which work fine. Tent mode is my favourite use case, I find the notbook configuration a bit heavy after a while.
Not too heavy.
It’s a bit at the top end of the weight I expected for a nice thin looking machine so your experience might be different to mine, but acceptable.
Battery life.
It’s not the best I had not is it the worst and of course it depends on usage, watching or streaming videos will consume the battery power faster than just sitting there with the screen open not doing much. It’s OK for the price of the system.
Screen brightness
My usage lighting conditions varies quite a lot from browsing news early in the morning during breakfast to snuggling down late at night to wrap up the day with streaming something or other. The brightness level works well, from almost dark to very bright and so far I’ve not struggled to see the screen contents in all the lighting conditions I’ve used it in. I’ve not used it in bright direct sunlight and to be fair any actively illuminated screen is not going to perform well in direct sunlight.
Keyboard
I prefer a light touch keyboard and this one fits the bill for me, in addition the keys light up when you are using them (or poking the touch screen with a finger), that’s very useful in low ambient light areas such as the lounge when others are watching TV with the lights subdued.
Other bits.
The system is charged using a (supplied) C type high power USB brick. There is a C USB socket at either side of the keyboard so if you need to plug in and charge while using it you can use either side so socket so the cable does not get in the way. Also if you have other high power chargers available then you can use them if like me you misplace the one that comes with the system. It will moan at you if you plug in a USB charger that does not have enough grunt for the job.
There is only 1 B type USB socket on the left hand side, so if you have a number of those to plug in you will need a USB hub. But as more and more devices are being supplies with C type USB then I don’t see it as a long term problem.
One gripe is that it does not have a HDMI socket for connection to a 4K telly or monitor which couild be a issue if you might one day want to use it for a presentation or plug into the telly for others to view your screen.
Overall, a good all round system at a good price.
The screen is quite shiny and the keys are difficult to see at night (white light, silver keys) but I’m OK with that.
It’s fun to flip and stand like a tent whilst watching films – I just love it 🙂
Quick and easy to set up with a great battery life. When altering settings explanations are given ‘how to’. Enjoying using and everything is so quick – a fantastic chromebook
laptop +
fast charging/ fast work/ handy/you can sync with your phone
Laptop –
the laptop turns on by itself how is usb connected/not all applications work/laptop video player does not open all files
Out of the box, it’s a weighty piece of kit due to the robust aluminium chassis, I believe. It feels to me to be a premium and moderately robust product, the weight actually being more reassuring than anything else.
As with nearly all modern machines, the keyboard is of a certain button type, as opposed to something a little more traditional (I been playing with these things since the mid 90s, my first keyboard was a classic IBM slab!), which is fine for what it is, yet…
I have a wireless mouse and keyboard – years old – and by putting their receiver into the USB port, they function fully and seamlessly… so I basically have a more compact and powerful computer thingy which I can use as a tablet (though it feels odd to be holding onto the keys on the back), a laptop, or fold it like a tent and use landscape…
Sure, it’s only been a couple of days, and yes I’ve only really done a bit of internet thingy and some video watching, but as far as I can tell at this point, it’s a very capable machine and certainly fulfils my requirements.
Maybe it could do with more ports in and out and stuff like that, but hubs can be bought easily.
Very pleased so far.
If there is no update to this, then assume that yes, I’m still happy with it.
Superb machine only Bluetooth connectivity issues. Completely unable to connect or share any file with mobile phones, but since there are million other ways to do this, not worried. Nice touchscreen, crisp display and very fast wireless connection. The sound is just on another level….
Very stylish, light and powerful. Unfortunately I had to return it because I couldn’t run all app that I need for my university on Android but I was impressed about this Chromebook.
My last Chromebook an ASUS C300 after seven and a half years continuous use finally died. So I was determined to get another ASUS.
This Chromebook is an absolute pleasure to use. Better than dared Hope for. The keyboard is sturdy and well spaced. The screen gives a beautiful clear image. Streams Netflix and YouTube with ease. The touchscreen is fabulous too.
I cannot fault it. I love it.
Love it. Had chrome, gmail and docs etc. on my windows 10 lap top. All transferred seemlessly on this Asus chrome book. The standard word key commands are exactly those word users are used to. The new key commands are very useful, they are clearly laid out in the on sceen tutorials, control + alt + / displays them for instant reference.
Bought this a while back now. Expected little, but a great screen for indoor use, good enough battery life and the keyboard is quite good. Good little laptop for basic use – but I’ve not tried to run too many power applications at the same time.
Beautifully built, great screen, all round superb Chromebook BUT grey lettering on grey keys? Could not type in dim lighting, back lit keyboard did not help as it shone around the keys!
I have just bought this as an upgrade for another Chromebook and already i couldn’t be more impressed. The build is solid and the picture crystal clear. Chromebooks are well know for not having good sound quality, but i find that this is loud and clear.
So far i couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
I found the chrome book very good quite versatile, the battery lasts for ages and recharges quickly. It is very strong being made of aluminium, which makes it a bit more expensive than some similar models, but I noticed the have now been reduced. I would recommend especially if you are travelling around with it.
I bought the ASUS for my son at Christmas so that we could keep in touch but I did set it up and try it out before giving it to him. I was impressed with all aspects. We have used it for video links and he is very happy with it.
It was so hard trying to find a small laptop suitable for the office and sixth form.
It is absolutely amazing. It does everything my old HP laptop does + more!! The touch screen is a blessing and the brightness adjustments is just amazing.
It is quite light and small enough to fit in my bag perfectly
HOWEVER !! – to use a printer on this you have to have a specific type – wireless / wifi enabled. My canon MG series does not work , however my printer died anyway. That is the only downside but not too bad, worst case I just email my mum to print for me but I’m ordering an HP printe
I wasn’t going to wait until Xmas to try it out though and I’ve been using it all week. It hasn’t disappointed at all! I’m absolutely thrilled with it and does everything I want it to do perfectly. I’m not enough of a techie to go into much detail. All I can say is, for what I want it for which is online shopping, research, watching films/tv (Netflix/Prime), video conferencing (Zoom), a bit of letter writing, email, social media etc, it’s spot on and I really can’t fault it.
Only just started using it so far so good could do with a little bit more volume but on the whole seems to work better and the issues easy to set up
Bought as a gift for my daughter for Christmas. We’ve briefly used it to set it up and install some drawing apps. It’s a smart and sleek laptop that doubles up as a tablet for my daughter who likes to sketch and draw. There are other reviews that explain in great detail why this is s good product, they helped us to make the decision on which laptop to buy. Definitely recommend it.
This is a good product, but I would like to add that THE DISCRIPTION IS WRONG the maximum memory or ram is 4g and there is no way to add an extra 4g.
People were saying about the keyboard keys not been clear , however in my opinion the keys are very clear to see, I do put the back light to full , when using it in poor light and it is amazing.
For anyone thinking about buying a chrome book I think you will be hard pressed to find a better chrome book than this
This C434 as the same quality feel as the macbook and does 95% of what I used the mscbook for so I am very happy with it indeed.
Also a Chromebook is ready to go as soon as it,s turned on.
The screen is the same shape (aspect ratio) as most desktop monitors including mine so it works well using the full screen for remote control. It has similar sharpness and viewing angle to the Surface screen which was very good although the C434’s is not quite as bright but OK. Which is fine for work but not quite so good for movies. Also the sound is not that loud but fine if there is no background noise.
The real surprise is how snappy the C434 is. Because it has a long battery life, I can leave it on standby the whole day and it is ready to roll before I have even opened out the screen. It connects within a couple of seconds to Wifi and runs a remote control session almost as if you are at the desktop itself even on a mobile 4G connection via my Samsung S8. With the Surface I was often seeing lag to a point it was too frustrating to use. Needless to say, browsing with Chrome on a Chromebook is super quick — again most noticeable on a mobile connection.
There seem to be complaints about the touchpad but it seems fine to me. However, I use a Bluetooth mouse so I am probably the wrong person to give an opinion on that. Keyboards may be subjective and the C434 is OK to me but I prefer the feel of the Surface and a proper desktop keyboard.
Here are some of the less good things that I have found when switching to Chrome OS.
1. There are plenty of Android apps but they appear to be optimised for phones or tablets. This means they may require touch input in some places and don’t work with a mouse/touchpad. Other things like hotkeys and mouse friendly menus are also not as polished as their Windows counterparts.
2. Android apps appear to be buggier than their Windows equivalents. For example, remote control AnyDesk displays the top half of the screen lightly shaded but still perfectly useable. The mapping of the keyboard to a US layout less so. The cursor in OneNote is not always shown and this makes the app unusable. (Funnily, it works a treat on my Samsung Android phone). Sometimes the mouse disappears for some apps but re-appears if I hit a cursor key or cycle between apps. I would like to point out that Netflix seems to work fine. Well, as fine as it does on my other devices.
3. There are different actions for right click and scroll on the Chromebook touchpad using two fingers which take a little getting used to.
4. Chrome OS doesn’t do “windows” as well as Windows and appears best switching between apps full screen. This makes sense on a phone but it would be nice if it was slicker when you have a 1080 resolution screen.
If like me, you use your laptop as a gateway to your Windows desktop, then this Chromebook works really well. If you need it just for browsing and email then it is also excellent but I personally would have gone for a smaller cheaper Chromebook as the C434 is too heavy and bulky to carry around like a book (unlike the Surface). It does feel like a premium product though.
UPDATE: Having used The Asus 434 Flip Chromebook, for a few weeks, I think I have underestimated the potential., and I am impressed by the performance. For many users, this would be an ideal device..
UPDATE: There appears to be an issue with Bluetooth pairing/Bluetooth connections. Neither of my mobile phones will connect and other devices need to be re-paired after each reboot. Maybe just my Chromebook or a widespread defect.in the hardware or Chrome operating system. Some other reviewers suggest the defect is with the Chrome operating system, so may not be a device issue. I do not know.
UPDATE: Re: Bluetooth pairing/connection issue. Technical support from Asus was unsatisfactory. No solution offered. Conversley customer support from Amazon, who offered a refund or replacement was first rate.
A word of warning to new ChromeOS users. I had switched to the beta-channel on Chrome OS and all was fine. Was on the verge of returning this device as touch-screen started behaving erratically within 30 days of owning. No hard-reset or power-wash could fix it. Touch screen registers touch upside down! Then as a last attempt I changed the channel back to stable, and voila, touch screen works great again. So problem with Google Chrome OS beta channel, and not the device. Keep up the good work Asus, next time a brighter screen please! 🙂
Still learning my way around it. Seems there are lots of keyboard shortcuts worth learning. I think that some users may get confused over the difference between Chromebook apps, Chrome browser extensions and the Android apps. The the inclusion of the latter, while not being perfectly implemented yet for many apps, is an absolute boon and makes the ‘book doubly useful. Don’t like the built-in media player? Simply load your favorite (VLC? Pulsar?) Android app and play your media direct from micro-SD or USB until the cows come home. Excellente!
Overall five stars and two thumbs up from me.
I still love this machine after 20 months. Have been using it a lot over the pandemic period as it’s much lighter than the 16-inch Macbook Pro I switched to (from Windows) a while back for the more demanding stuff. As with all tech (at least mine), once the initial novelty wears off, the tendency is for it to get tossed around with a lot less care, and this Chromebook is no exception. Apart from a few scratches, it’s as good now as it was on Day 1 – stood up to the knocks very well. The only change I would make to my original review below is to say that the trackpad really grew on me with use. Not quite as good as the Mac, and obviously smaller, but nevertheless still precise, extremely comfortable and easy on the joints (compared to a lot of PC laptops I have used over the years).
**Original post (from April 2019):
The screen is great – sharp, bright and with good contrast – very comfortable to use outside on a bright sunlit day. Don’t believe one of the previous reviews criticising the keyboard and the trackpad. I do a lot of writing for a living and I am finding keyboard really comfortable over long periods – precise and responsive. The trackpad is OK – smooth and accurate – but not exceptional. The touch screen has about the right level of sensitivity for me when reaching out to it in laptop mode (haven’t used the machine much in tablet mode yet). The only very slight caveat is that it gets a bit ‘laggy’ switching between windows when you have a lot of them open – by a lot mean 8-10 – but even then it’s still perfectly usable. As soon as you close down a few windows, it becomes very snappy again. I suspect it’s that the model I have only has 4Gb of memory and some of the things I am running are quite demanding (by Chromebook standards). Other than that, beyond working well as a laptop/notebook, I also use it with a USB-C dock on my desk to drive two 27 inch monitors – no config needed (unlike Windows), and it’s very responsive with the big screens. Last thing worth mentioning is that the machine works a treat with my Huawei LTE dongle – again just plugged it in and it worked (no driver installs or other fuss). Battery life seems pretty good – used it unplugged for about 6 hours a couple of times now, and still a lot of life left in the battery on each occasion. Bottom line: I much prefer using the ASUS C434 to my premium Windows notebook (Lenovo X1 Carbon), even though the latter cost 3 times as much. The ASUS is now my day-to-day workhorse machine.
(PS – gave it 5 stars despite the multi-tasking caveat, as that’s more down to me pushing it harder than most people would)
The screen is astounding, like it’s floating in the air. The keyboard feels perfect. I prefer the back-lighting to be off if I use it on my lap and on if I use it on a desk as it works best if you are looking at it from above rather than at an angle.
The trackpad is probably the best I have used – extremely smooth and accurate.
Asus have come up with a real winner here.