Testseek.co.uk have collected 57 expert reviews of the Toshiba Chromebook CB30 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Toshiba Chromebook CB30.
April 2014
(73%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
132 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
73010057
The editors liked
Decent manufacturing
Sound quality through the lineout
General responsiveness
Battery life
7½ hours
The 13-inch Toshiba Chromebook has a bigger screen and better keyboard than smaller 11-inch models
And battery life is excellent for a sub-$300 system. Ports include HDMI-out and dual USB 3.0
Affordable
Easy to use
Ample ports including HDMI output
Good keyboard
Slim design
Chrome OS continues to improve
Excellent value
Fantastic inputs
Long battery life
Solidly built
Decent screen
Good battery life
Low price
Spacious and comfortable keyboard
Quick boot-up times
Plenty of connectivity
The editors didn't like
Requires an Internet connection
Very lowquality screen
Needs new speakers
This Chromebook suffers from the same limitations as other Chrome OS products
Including the inability to run native software and very small onboard storage. Some other Chromebooks are branching out
Decent manufacturing, Sound quality through the lineout, General responsiveness, Battery life: 7½ hours
Requires an Internet connection, Very lowquality screen, Needs new speakers
Whatever you do, do NOT go out and buy a Chromebook without looking into it first. One of their peculiarities is that they basically require an Internet connection to do anything. That being said, Toshiba's CB30-102 isn't bad as Chromebooks go and it runs...
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Published: 2014-08-27, Author: Stuart , review by: alphr.com
A speedy Chromebook with a big screen, but patchy build quality and underwhelming ergonomics see it drop behind the best...
Published: 2014-06-05, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Solidly built, decent screen, good battery life, low price
Less than fullHD screen, a bit on the bulky side
As Chromebooks go the Toshiba CB30-102 is one of the more luxurious with its 13-inch screen and relatively fast processor. It suffers from the usual Chromebook issues -- really needs an internet connection to be at its best, limited in its array of apps...
I've become much more comfortable with Chromebooks over the last six months, but that's all due to a change in expectations and how I've since become accustomed to Chrome's modus operandi . On this point, I found myself treating the Toshiba CB30 much lik...
Published: 2014-04-23, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Affordable, easy to use, ample ports including HDMI output, good keyboard, slim design, Chrome OS continues to improve
Plasticky, screen has limited angle of view, outclassed by many tablets, needs internet connection for best use, app limitations
The power and quality of the Chromebook continues to grow. They've come to replace Netbooks in terms of the market area they sit and for a certain audience that will be just perfect for their computer needs. Something to write essays on, surf the we...
Published: 2014-03-13, Author: Joe , review by: techradar.com
Excellent value, Fantastic inputs, Long battery life
Substandard screen, Poor multitasking performance
The 13-inch MacBook Air Toshiba's Chromebook is most certainly not. This laptop isn't super stylish, nor is it the portable powerhouse you're looking for. But what Toshiba managed to accomplish in style and build for under $300 is undoubtedly impressive....
Spacious and comfortable keyboard, Quick boot-up times, Good battery life, Plenty of connectivity
Unresponsive trackpad, High profile apps missing from Chrome Store, No 3G or 4G connectivity option
Toshiba's first Chromebook proves that 13-inch laptops make a far nicer home for improving Google's Chrome operating system.MORE: Read our round-up of the best laptops to buy...
To assess the Toshiba Chromebook, you have to ask if you can work with Chrome OS. If you can, then this is a great value model for getting stuff done on the web....
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Published: 2014-02-25, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
The 13-inch Toshiba Chromebook has a bigger screen and better keyboard than smaller 11-inch models, and battery life is excellent for a sub-$300 system. Ports include HDMI-out and dual USB 3.0
This Chromebook suffers from the same limitations as other Chrome OS products, including the inability to run native software and very small onboard storage. Some other Chromebooks are branching out, with touch screens and higher resolutions
Toshiba enters the growing Chromebook market with the first 13-inch model. It's a great size for switching between travel and home/office use and feels comfortable to type on, but other Chromebooks offer more features for the same price....
