Chrome OS is slowly getting the ability to run Android apps, but because it lacks a touch screen, Dell's laptop isn't a good choice if you want to use programs from Google's mobile OS. Update: We added a durability and drop test section (see below) with results from our Chromebook drop test . inch laptop that provides a cost-effective learning solution built with best-in-class durability to withstand every school day. The laptop also comes with a range of interfaces, including a headphone/microphone combo jack, 2 x USB 3.

The internal codename for the Dell Chromebook 11 Model 3180 is kefka which is used to build recovery media for your Chromebook or to create a custom build of ChromiumOS. Digital Direct: Your digital content will be delivered directly to your device during set-up; no codes required. As on Windows, there's a taskbar at the bottom of the screen that shows your open applications, along with a system tray that displays the time, battery and Wi-Fi status. The Chromebook 3180 Education laptop comes with a sealed, spill-resistant keyboard, rubberized edges and Drop Protection, so it can withstand lockers, lunchrooms, backpacks and buses. When I listened to "Bohemian Rhapsody," the highs were tinny, and the vocals became distorted at only 75 percent volume.

on the JetStream benchmark test, which measures JavaScript performance (the higher the score, the better). The Chromebook 3180's keyboard has snappy keys with solid feedback, good placement and none of the flex we find on many low-cost laptops. It’s far easier to manage a system that manages itself, then trying to worry about syncing provisioning profiles and ensuring apps are installed, as is often the case with Apple’s iPad lineup. We would grade these units at Grade B+ to Grade A meaning screens are blemish free and there are very few scratches. After we streamed video for 15 minutes, the touchpad measured 78 degrees Fahrenheit, while the keyboard and underside hit just 88 and 94 degrees, respectively.

The keyboard is island-style, and the deck has the same look and feel as the outside of the computer.GRADE B: Refurbished item in Good condition, with a few visible signs of wear-and-tear but, overall, in good shape. Sellers should be making it clear at the point of purchase how long a device is supported for, and shouldn't be selling devices with little time left. Schools and parents who are looking for a durable Chromebook with solid performance, strong battery life and a comfortable keyboard will find a lot to like in the Dell Chromebook 3180.

The operating system revolves primarily around the Chrome browser, and most of the apps in the menu are actually just web tools that open in the browser window. Another corner has a narrow white bar, which is actually a three-color light (red, yellow and green) that can be used in a classroom to notify the teacher that child has a question or needs help (like raising a hand). pounds, the Chromebook 3180 is just slightly thinner and wider than some other student Chromebooks, such as the Asus Chromebook C202 (11. Some Android applications that enforce certain security restrictions may not function on a Chromebook placed into developer mode, these include some streaming media applications such as Disney+ or Netflix. Insert your USB Flash Drive and run the command "lsblk" to identify the block storage device of your USB Flash Drive.Its also worth noting that the Chrome browser is being abstracted out or ChromeOS updates - so moving forward, while you won't get ChromeOS updates, you will still get Chrome updates.