Toshiba Chromebook CB30

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

9
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros:

Cheap.
Portable.
Good battery life.

Cons:

Dim.
Low resolution display.

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Last revision on January 27, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Cheap
Portable
Good battery life
ChromeOS
Good application performance
Ideal for beginning computer users

Reviewers Didn't Like

Dim
Low resolution display
Subpar touchpad
Poor speakers
Plastic construction
TN display with weak viewing angles
Below average keyboard

Expert reviews and ratings

As a point of difference, the Skullcandy-branded speakers are loud, but overly harsh on the treble and missing a lot of mid-range. We actually found Acer's 13-inch Chromebook to have superior tonal quality. The 13-inch, 1,366 x 768 TN-based matte screen...

By APC Magazine on December 13, 2014

Whatever you do, do NOT go out and buy a Chromebook without looking into it first. One of their peculiarities is that they basically require an Internet connection to do anything. That being said, Toshiba's CB30-102 isn't bad as Chromebooks go and it...

By DigitalVersus on October 24, 2014

A speedy Chromebook with a big screen, but patchy build quality and underwhelming ergonomics see it drop behind the...

By Alphr on August 27, 2014

As Chromebooks go the Toshiba CB30-102 is one of the more luxurious with its 13-inch screen and relatively fast processor. It suffers from the usual Chromebook issues -- really needs an internet connection to be at its best, limited in its array of...

By Wired UK on June 05, 2014

The power and quality of the Chromebook continues to grow. They've come to replace Netbooks in terms of the market area they sit and for a certain audience that will be just perfect for their computer needs. Something to write essays on, surf the...

By Pocket-lint on April 23, 2014

Toshiba’s first Chromebook provides good performance and battery life for a small...

By Expert Reviews on April 17, 2014

Pros: Cheap, Portable, Good battery life, ChromeOS

Cons: Dim, lowresolution display, Subpar touchpad, Poor speakers

By Notebook Review on April 09, 2014

Luckily I ran into the perfect chance to decide between them: Toshiba just came out with its first Chromebook model, for $299, right as it launched the $379 Satellite NB15t netbook running Windows 8. I tested both to see which operating system is worth...

By The Verge on March 20, 2014

Cheaper than a high-end smartphone: Toshiba Chromebook CB30-102 The Toshiba CB30-102 adds to the list of inexpensive Chromebooks. The browser OS seems to have matured. If you are ready to use your Google account instead of local storage, Windows...

By NotebookCheck on March 17, 2014

The 13-inch MacBook Air Toshiba's Chromebook is most certainly not. This laptop isn't super stylish, nor is it the portable powerhouse you're looking for. But what Toshiba managed to accomplish in style and build for under $300 is undoubtedly...

By TechRadar on March 13, 2014

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