HP’s 11-inch Chromebook x2 11 is a much better deal now at $300
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The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet comes with its keyboard and pen in the box. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Almost anything becomes a little more appealing once the price goes down. Take HP's Chromebook x2 11 tablet, for example. It's currently selling for $299.99 at Best Buy, a price cut that's mighty enough to outweigh its flaws. This one-day deal on the 11-inch tablet with Chrome OS makes for a much more compelling argument compared to its $599.99 regular price. When our own Dan Seifert reviewed the Chromebook x2 in December 2021, he scored it a 5.5 out of 10 due to its occasionally choppy performance. But for half price, it seems like a good deal.
What you're getting today for $299.99 is a modestly sized tablet with a convenient 3:2 aspect ratio screen, making it taller than 16:9 alternatives, which is better for note-taking and web...