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Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: The future of Chromebooks?

Back in the day, Chromebooks were nothing more than low-powered machines that ran a web browser as your operating system, an extension of Google Chrome if you will. They were durable and largely virus-free, making them a popular choice in the educational market. Nowadays, they’re capable of cloud gaming, which I never thought I’d see. Well, Google gave us whiplash once again with the new Chromebook Plus line of laptops. These devices promise better performance, 1080p webcams, AI-powered apps, and more. That’s where the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 comes in. It’s a real game changer as far as cloud-based machines go.

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 puts a lot on the table. The hardware is more powerful than your typical standard fare, the screen is bright, and the color scheme is to die for.

It has all the markers of an expensive machine without actually being one. In fact, it has a starting price of $399.99, making it more accessible to people with varying budgets. Not everybody (hi) can

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