Asus Chromebook Flip 10.1" (C101PA)

Overview

While the Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA feels a bit too small for adult fingers, parents may find that the combination of a Chromebook and an Android tablet experience offers compelling value for their children.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld

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Last revision on October 6, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Solid performance for a budget
Flexibility to use as tablet or laptop
USB Type-A and -C connectivity
Mostly aluminum and glass
Good price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Small screen not ideal for extended use in laptop mode
Keyboard is too cramped for adult fingers
So-so battery life

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Expert reviews and ratings

This is a laptop that consists entirely of compromises. But it's light, flexible, cheap, and for basic jobs it works...

By TopNewReview on September 27, 2018

All told, the C101PA is certainly affordable, it just isn't as affordable as some of its competitors. Acer's Chromebook R11 accomplishes the same tablet feats as the C101PA, but for a bit less. The HP Chromebook 14 has similar internals to Asus's...

By TechRadar on April 10, 2018

By PCWorld on March 13, 2018

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...

By PCMag IN on December 21, 2017

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

By CNET UK on November 22, 2017

If you're on the market for a lightweight, tablet-like device, then the Flip C101PA is a steal for $300. Despite its limitations, it delivers a good experience at its price point. It's a simple, function device with no serious flaws, and we think that's...

By Digital Trends on November 16, 2017

The Flip 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...

By techgearlab.com on October 30, 2017

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

By LaptopMag on October 26, 2017

By now, most of us probably think of Chromebooks as a catchall category, with individual models distinguishing themselves via incremental nudges in performance and battery life. Pricey Chromebooks like the Google Pixelbook reside in their own niche,...

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 13, 2018

We've all heard the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none," and there's a distinctly negative connotation to it. The more something tries to do, the worse it is at any one task. Unfortunately, it still holds true today. But some products, like this...

By Android Police on October 09, 2017

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Asus Chromebook Flip 10.1" (C101PA)

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