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I've been using a C720 Chromebook with custom SeaBios firmware and running Linux. While not a beast, a Haswell i3 with 4GB isn't bad at the ~$300 price point.

I've been using a C720 Chromebook with custom SeaBios firmware and running Linux. While not a beast, a Haswell i3 with 4GB isn't bad at the ~$300 price point. Throw in a 128GB ssd and it's good to go. It's been my daily driver as I'm unfortunately content with 'open enough' given the market. http://www.amazon.com/Acer-C720-3404-11-6-Inch-Chromebook-Granite/dp/B00KOUIZBC http://www.amazon.com/Acer-C720-3404-11-6-Inch-Chromebook-Gr... https://johnlewis.ie/custom-chromebook-firmware/faq/ https://johnlewis.ie/custom-chromebook-firmware/faq/

voltagex_ 11y ago
Do you have any idea whether there's a model with more RAM? I'm sick of my X1 Carbon but 4GB of RAM hasn't been enough. Edit: The Chromebook Pixel might do but it's not particularly Free.
- verusfossa 11y ago
  Looks like 4GB is it unless you want to shell out for a Pixel. http://prodct.info/chromebooks/#f& http://prodct.info/chromebooks/#f& Edit: Chart seems somewhat up to date at least, best I could find.
- fierarul 11y ago
  The original Acer C7 (now back-called C710 I guess) supports up to 16GB: http://normcf.net/~john/chromebook/Acer/acerC7ChromebookUpgrade.html http://normcf.net/~john/chromebook/Acer/acerC7ChromebookUpgr... You could even put Coreboot on it. People praise the C720 a lot but it has no upgradeable RAM which makes it a regression in my book.
riek42 11y ago
My wifes old netbook is about to die. Unfortunately I only upgraded it with a 2.5" SSD less than a year ago. I was thinking about buying a chromebook for her but was hesitant, because I'd really like to reuse that SSD. Does the C720 come with standard 2.5" SATA SSD or is it mSATA/m.2?
- verusfossa 11y ago
  It's an m.2 unfortunately.