Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA

Highly portable ; Solid battery life ; Compatible with Android apps ; Excellent durability for kids

Unattractive hinge design ; Rockchip CPU could be faster ; Limited hard drive storage

The Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA is a tablet at heart despite its 2-in-1 form factor, only it’s based on the web-focused Android-loving Chrome OS platform instead of a full-fledged Android install. It competes with similar products such as the Samsung...

Under two pounds ; Solid construction ; True all-day battery

Small, mushy keys ; Frustrating touchscreen

The old ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ maxim best describes Asus’s convertible Chromebook, the Flip C101PA. Besides a great battery, it has little else to crow about. This laptop’s budget price, however, gives it value as a backup device.

Convertible form factor is perfectly suited for Android functionality ; No-name OP1 microprocessor is up to the task ; Solid value, when price, performance and functionality are factored in

Keyboard is too cramped for adult fingers ; No rear camera or GPS limits Android app experiences

Low price. Four-mode flexibility. Two USB-C ports. Bright screen and crisp keyboard.

Awfully small for adult hands and eyes. Android support still in beta.

Bottom Line: The Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA is a capable and likable convertible, but you'll find yourself squinting and zooming to read its 10.1-inch screen and typing gingerly on its downsized keyboard.

Sleek, lightweight design; Solid battery life ; Good display, keyboard and audio; Runs Android Apps; ; Too small for most adults ; Ideal for young students, the Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA is a well-rounded 2-in-1 with an attractive lightweight...

Too small for most adults ; Ideal for young students, the Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA is a well-rounded 2-in-1 with an attractive lightweight aluminum chassis.

Ideal for young students, the Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA is a well-rounded 2-in-1 with an attractive lightweight aluminum chassis.

The Asus Chromebook Flip CP101 has a small, lightweight and versatile two-in-one design with a stylish all-metal build. Google Play Store is available in beta mode.

The keyboard feels cramped. It's uncomfortable to hold as a tablet. Minimal port options.

The Asus Chromebook Flip is a capable and compact Chromebook for anyone interested in traveling light.

The blurs the line between tablet and laptop without making too many sacrifices on either account. Sure the attached keyboard makes it slightly more cumbersome than a standalone tablet, but it still feels imminently portable. And yes the keyboard is...