Laptop for $79?

On this episode of Crazy Will Tech Show, we are taking a look at a $79 laptop. Yes! $79 bucks! I was messing around on my vacation and saw this laptop for $79 and was like what’s the catch? I have been burned before in the past with windows mobile. Well, it was a chromebook and I was like it’s just an Android tablet trying to be a laptop. Still I researched it. Because, I'm like how bad could it be, what software can you run on a chromebook? Well, I found out you can run Linux on a chromebook which really intrigued me. I thought if you can run Linux then you can put a lot of different software on it. It had me thinking what can it handle? So I Bought it and thought what do i have to lose, only $79 bucks. Well I got it, tested it and I wanted to know if can you video edit, photo edit, 3d print, watch KZbin, game, use office, and basically do all the things you could do on a regular computer. Can a Chromebook be a regular computer? Well after testing it for two weeks I have the answers for you on this episode. Let’s see what a $79 chromebook can do.
Lenovo - Chromebook 3 11.6" HD Laptop - Celeron N4020 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Onyx Black
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[@noavgjoseph]

I just picked one up at Best buy for 79 awesome

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Using it right now 😂 grear buy.

[@elliotoakley4664]

First time I have ever watched our videos. Let me just say... thank you! Keep on keeping on my friend. I love how you did not get bogged down in all that tech nonsense and that you used it like a normal person would. I love how yo answered about using a mouse, remote desktop and all that. I also love how you were honest about what it can and cannot do instead of focusing on all that techno babble.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Man that made my day because what you said is exactly what my channel is about. I wanted for the everyday guy that into tech. Really appreciate the feedback.

[@AJ-po6up]

Awesome, I've been looking for a cheap PC for my mother, her last PC from 2015 just died (power supply died and took the CPU and the motherboard with it, yikes!) I was thinking of getting her a Raspberry Pi 400, for around a $100 with all the needed accessories, but this video kinda changed my mind, I had no idea these things were so good, I only ever heard rumors about Chromebooks being trashy almost disposable laptops for broke students and whatnot, but dang this thing is seriously great for like seniors to do basic stuff like browsing, checking emails and working on word documents, or even for kids. I can see now why they're so popular and at that price is hard to beat. And honestly some models are cheaper than a Raspberry Pi 4 and easier to get (RPis are like extinct since the COVID stuff started). Man you're always introducing me to some cool and useful stuff Will, you're seriously underrated, I have learned a ton with your channel, you deserve way more subs.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Thanks! That means a lot to me. I’ve played with both of them and think this laptop is faster. I have a raspberry pi four with eight gigs of RAM and was able to do more stuff on this. Don’t get me wrong they’re very close. But you’re getting speakers a monitor and a ecosystem which I feel is very important. Like I said in the video I thought the same thing throwaway computer. For 79 bucks I was like let’s try it. This review could’ve gone either way. Shock the crap out of me. It’s my goofing off at work computer.

[@samlkabox]

I use chromebook over year. This can fulfill my daily using. Web surf, watching streaming video, reading comic. Just update from Lenovo chromebook duet to HP X2. Love the detachable 2in1 design form.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

I’m right there with you I love mine.

[@user-1billlon]

I have one of these laptops

[@jimmartinez145]

There's a $109 version of this that has touch screen, also on BestBuy. I have both, because why not lol. For light use, these laptops are amazing!

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Really didn’t know that…. Right the freaking awesome! I totally miss judged.

[@jeff723-5]

AHHHHHH Thats what i want !!

[@michaelkurasiewicz]

What are those sunglasses called that your wearing it looks pixel but very cool too?

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Lol thanks there pixel sunglasses.

[@nabibutterfly5385]

It's on sale at Best Buy again for $79.00. So decided to buy one for my grandson. I would of brought one for myself. But I picked up a open box excellent condition. Asus CX1700 17.3 1080P chrome book laptop for $80 from BB a couple of days ago.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

For $79 you can't go wrong.

[@T3CHGY007]

I just purchased this chromebook on Best Buy canada on sale for $99, which is a steal in my opinion! Regular $300! Crazy deal!

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Enjoy it it’s awesome!

[@123RADIOactive]

I actually got this for $99.99 + sales tax at Best Buy like almost 2 weeks ago during their back to school promo. It is extremely good budget for what you're able to do with this. For the price, the camera is decent, the speakers are okay, the Intel Celeron N4020 while definitely is underpowered compared to other processors out there, even back when it was originally released a few years ago, it wasn't anything special. But it is at least good enough to do a lot of the basics well enough to get by. The only gripe I have with that is that for some reason, laptop manifacturers are still trying to dish out those kinds of processors in a laptop that could still go for almost $300 after sales tax. I feel like for that price point, they should give us something a little better than a N4020 and that the only time they should go with that is when they sell them for half that, like a $99 to $150 price point. The only issues I have with it is that screen can get a little washed out and when you type, it doesn't have any form of correction if that makes sense. It could just be me, but it doesn't autocorrect and it doesn't capitalize the first letter in a sentence. It's not a terrible issue but if I accidentally typed a word wrong which happens from time to time, it doesn't fix it for me right away. Again, from a $99.99 CAD, it's fine, but still.... Anyways, regardless, what I am surprised about is that in this Chromebook, they actually squeezed in 2 USB-C & 2 USB 3 ports. As for the gaming, you’re right, because of the lack of a touchscreen, you can’t play most games that was designed for it, but just like the Steam link you mentioned, PlayStation Remote Play is also available. Given that this also has Bluetooth you can sync your PS4 or PS5 controller and download the PS remote play and be able to sync this to your PS4 and PS5 console and stream the games over to this and use it as a portable gaming console. It’s not ideal and you should definitely pair it with a good pair of headphones first for better sound quality.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Wow I completely agree with you. You should really be a blogger. Enjoyed reading your thoughts on it.

[@josephshatrowsky]

Will this be ok for schoolwork? I’m not studying to be a rocket scientist or coding. Just something to run my online courses. I also have an iPad to write notes on.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

I think it’ll be perfectly fine. They’re actually designed for schools but I would check with the school first.

[@angelkruegeravina1358]

Can i use this chrome book for my uscutter? To make decals? Will the cutter work with this?

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

I never used that software but if there is a Linux version of it, it's possible.

[@patrickbarber8982]

Is this computer good enough for getting on Facebook searching the web playing Google games from the Play store like the ones on your cell phone and stuff like that stuff on yourself on but it'd be a bigger screen

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Yes if you get Touch screen for the games.

[@Jaylikescar]

I see it’s $79 today at Best Buy and I’m going to school on the 29th might cop it and try it out thanks !

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

The love of mine.

[@hoykoya3382]

Got this for $81 and bought two!

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Still an awesome deal. I use mine for my new job now.

[@nabibutterfly5385]

Where the Hell was I when this dropped to $79. I like it that USB-C supports up to 4096x2160@60Hz output. Wonder if we will ever see that price again?

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Love this Little machine. Yeah you have to catch it on sale they do it like once a month.

[@nabibutterfly5385]

@@CrazyWillTechShow I will be waiting patiently.

[@CPhillips903]

It's there now. Sign in to Best Buy to see the price drop

[@mikel4755]

Yeah, I am really concerned if Lenovo could possibly make any money from this? 79 with shipping included?! Or on the other hand, how much we got ripped off from buying apple stuff? 🤔

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

I like this Computer but I love my MacBook Air so much faster.

[@mikel4755]

@@CrazyWillTechShow indeed, I always buy gaming laptop, no exceptions.

[@Pajaro95076]

Aloha - I purchased the Lenovo - Chromebook 3 11" Chromebook - AMD A6 - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Onyx Black. The question I have is I could not find the "Linux (Bata)" Setting menu. Even went to the "Developers" settings session and could not find the toggle button to turn-on Linux (Bata). Therefore, I could not get a Linux Terminal to view. I notice you did not mention this feature on this video. Did Google OS turn this feature off for this Lenovo model??? Appreciate any answers to my issue. I even called Best Buy Geek support and could not get an answer! Any HELP to my question would be greatly appreciated.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Did you update to the latest chrome OS? I will have a video coming out soon on how to set that up. Please tell me what version of chrome OS you’re using.

[@Pajaro95076]

@@CrazyWillTechShow Aloha - I am using the lasted Chrome OS (103.0.5060.114). I have used Chromebook (ACER) for 5 years. It has Linux (Bata) menu option. Does this Lenovo Chromebook (Chrome OS) allow Linux to be installed. I have to Turn-On button in the Developers menu option.

[@Pajaro95076]

@@CrazyWillTechShow - Would you know if this Linux ( $79) can install Linux (Bata). Need to know this before I purchase the Lenovo for $79???

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Yes I show that in my video. So you do have it on your acer?

[@anthonylee1366]

I really want to this laptop on Amazon used Like new for $99

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Best Buy has sales on all the time.

[@bi7280]

Can I UPGRADE this laptop?

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Not really but in what way where are you thinking?

[@bi7280]

@@CrazyWillTechShow RAM?

[@thedonzo506]

i plan on using it for netflix.. and omegle

[@garrettbenally6693]

Just copped wun and so far its nice the keyboard is one of the nicest wuns I've used. So far so good!

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Right! Very impressive for a little computer at a very low price.

[@mikekuraz5697]

Can this play FORTNITE well? And can you tell me the highest FPS you can get playing FORTNITE with that laptop?

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

I highly doubt it. Sorry.

[@notaquitter]

He Will remember me for the air conditioner I'm thinking about doing what you told me to about introducing myself in a video. I know this would be asking a lot but would you mind looking over the video before I go public with it

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Yes was I supposed to look at the lights? I’m sorry if that was you get sidetracked a lot. Honestly I don’t like doing that. Don’t you worry the People on the Internet will definitely tell you. Constructive you should listen to but all in all you should take everything as a grain of salt. People talk crap to me all the time. They’re usually just jealous or they think they no what they’re talking about. But sometimes they’re right, and that can be a hard pill to swallow. Hi‘s and Lowe’s of KZbin.

[@notaquitter]

@@CrazyWillTechShow hope you didn't go to Disney World on vacation. some friends of mine did is every one of them came home c/19 positive

[@demhat0]

ı am a video editor

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Not the computer for you unless you want to do remote access. Sound may be an issue.

[@demhat0]

@@CrazyWillTechShow hello can i make a video editor for you

[@jeff723-5]

I purchased this chromebook in B3$TBuY... i hope it comes to Nicaragua Next week. this is the video that i needed watch.

[@CrazyWillTechShow]

Thanks man, I hope you like it.

[@Fakename99469]

Did you get it? I'm outside of the US and think about getting one but I'm not sure i can.