Framework includes a screwdriver and handy QR codes by each internal part that direct you to step-by-step replacement guides with links to the exact parts you’ll need. Just like its Windows counterpart-which received a 10 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit and which we recommend in our Windows ultrabook guide-you can easily replace and upgrade the Framework Chromebook’s individual parts. If you want a repairable Chromebook: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is what you’ve been waiting for. You can also turn an old Windows or Mac computer into a Chromebook, if you have an aging system lying around. If you can’t find a new Chromebook anywhere, consider a used Chromebook-but double-check the official end-of-support date before you buy. If none of our picks are available, we recommend setting up stock alerts through or browser extensions like Keepa. It can be difficult to find a decent Chromebook in stock during the back-to-school shopping season. If the C536 is unavailable, the virtually identical Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA-DN344T) is another great option. We don’t recommend this 4.3-pound laptop if you need to take yours to work, class, or even a coffee shop-it’s best used around the house. Its 15.6-inch touchscreen provides more room to do work or enjoy media, but it also makes the laptop bulkier. There’s no product listing yet, but it should appear on Acer’s online store when the time comes.If you need a bigger screen and a number pad, the Asus Chromebook Flip C536 (C536EA-BI3T3) is the best option. The laptop is set to go on sale in July, starting at $1,299, so keep an eye out at your retailer of choice. Other features include Wi-Fi 7, getting a head start on the upcoming hottest wireless technology, a 1440p QHD webcam for great video calling quality, and plenty of connectivity, including dual USB4 ports and an HDMI 2.1 port.
And despite its relatively unassuming weight, it has a potent 16-inch display with a 3200×2000 resolution and a 120Hz aspect ratio. The laptop’s chassis is a mere 12.95 mm thick, making for one of the slimmest powerful laptops out there. RELATED: AMD's New Ryzen CPUs Are Made for Chromebooks It also has up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 2TB of storage. Acer didn’t say which is the top processor that comes in this specific range of laptops, but it did say that it can be paired with up to an AMD Radeon 780M GPU. The Swift Edge 16 is the latest thin-and-light laptop by Acer, and its biggest selling point is, of course, the Ryzen 7040 CPU range that comes inside.
Now, Acer has just released a new option powered by AMD’s latest and greatest Zen 4 CPUs: the Swift Edge 16. AMD’s Ryzen processors are, slowly but surely, earning a place among the top choices for both thin PC laptops and gaming laptops.
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