Certified Refurbished - They are professionally tested and restored to Factory default state. May have light cosmetic blemishes in some cases. Cons: Stiff hinge can make this notebook a bit of a pain to open according to some owners. Build quality isn’t as good as its bigger brother the Flip C434. And depending on discounts and exact pricing, that C434 might therefore make a better choice. Key specs The first thing to bear in mind here is that this is a Chromebook, not a Windows laptop. So that means it has Chrome OS as an operating system, and you won’t be able to run traditional Windows programs on it. For more details on this, see our primer on what a Chromebook is, and our general guide discussing whether this kind of notebook might be the right choice for you. There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 includes dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for strong, stable signals and fast data-transmission speeds. As an added advantage, Wi-Fi 5 is less prone to interference from other wireless devices operating on the same frequency band. Featuring a precision-engineered mechanism, the versatile 360 ErgoLift hinge on ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 has a silky-smooth action that holds the display securely at any angle. This innovative hinge has a dual action that lifts and tilts the keyboard into the perfect typing position when the display is rotated into laptop mode. It also helps enhance the powerful audio, by creating extra space underneath the laptop. The 10-point multitouch display makes your experience even more intuitive. Featuring the latest powerful Intel processors, ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 delivers great performance for popular apps, with extraordinary battery life. Combined with the full power of G Suite and other productivity apps from the Google Play store, ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 lets you breeze through all your everyday tasks on the go. The power-efficient ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 is designed to last for up to 10 hours3 on a single charge, so you can work or play throughout the day while you're on the move. Note: If your Chromebook is Detachable series and doesn’t have a keyboard, please refer to How to factory reset your Chromebook (without keyboard). Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Charging time requires the battery to be at least 5% charged, the device to be inactive and using the included charger. Actual results may vary.The reset is complete, your Chromebook will display the welcome screen for the first time using. Follow the steps that appear and sign in with your Google Account. Navigate [Confirm Disabling OS Verification] by the Volume key (up or down) ①, then press Power button to select it. Navigate [Enable OS Verification] by the Volume key (up or down) ②, then press Power button to select it. Now, note that we haven’t reviewed the exact C433 model highlighted here – we evaluated the C302 in our extensive review, which is the older predecessor model, and has since been supplanted by the Flip C434 and the C433 (the latter laptop which we’re talking about here is a cut-down version of the former).

Navigate [Confirm Enabling OS Verification] by the Volume key (up or down) ③, then press Power button to select it. Your Chromebook will start the reset process.You can make your Chromebook run like new again by doing a factory reset. If you will no longer be using your device, you may want to do a factory reset. Reset your Chromebook, it’s named Powerwash as well. Factory reset erases all the information on your Chromebook's hard drive, including your settings, apps, and files. Before you reset, make sure to: The stunning ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 takes convertible Chromebook design to the next level. Its stylish contemporary looks, compact portability and powerful specifications are all designed to let you get things done with no fuss, all day and every day. ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 features a four-sided NanoEdge 14-inch display - with ultraslim bezels and an incredible 85% screen-to-body ratio - for a truly immersive viewing experience, and the unique 360 ErgoLift hinge lets you work in supreme comfort. There's a world of apps to explore on the Google Play Store1. When only the best is good enough, ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 delivers.

The other key point is that this is a budget version of the C434, as we’ve already mentioned. The build quality of this 2-in-1 isn’t as premium as that C434 model, as you might imagine, but otherwise it’s essentially the same machine save for some other minor differences, like the display not being as good with colors (it doesn’t have the C434’s 100% sRGB color gamut coverage). That said, untrained eyes may not be able to spot much difference, and the screen is still good enough for what you’re paying…

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Google provides two methods to reset your Chromebook to factory settings, and you can choose either one to perform it. The Asus Chromebook Flip C433 is easily my new favorite Chromebook. This 2-in-1laptop improves upon its stellar predecessor by offering a larger, 14-inch display in a similarly size, aluminum chassis. It adds a relatively bright and vivid 1080p panel, some powerful speakers and lasts for nearly 10 hours on a single charge. But no laptop is ever perfect. For its price, the Flip C433 is on the upper side of affordable, and for a Chromebook to be exact. Nonetheless, it’s a standout 2-in-1 that gives Mac and Windows users enough reason to make a switch to Chrome. Overall, the Asus Chromebook Flip C433 C433TA-AS384T is a perfect 2-in-1 laptop and is one of those devices I would readily recommend to anyone willing to make the big switch to Chrome OS.