The HP Chromebook Plus 15a-nb0004na highlights challenges in Google's Chromebook Plus initiative, offering minimal specifications and basic design. Priced affordably below £300, it serves small businesses seeking economical laptops. Despite its lack of exciting features, the Chromebook Plus 15a is functional with a decent build quality. However, it suffers from limited connectivity options, featuring only two USB Type-C ports. While it meets necessary standards for usability, it does not exceed expectations for more demanding applications or a premium experience.
In some respects, the HP Chromebook Plus 15a-nb0004na exemplifies what hasn't quite worked about Google's Chromebook Plus initiative. Google promised Chromebooks with a bit extra; Chromebooks built for business and enthusiast users, with a decent minimum spec to enable more demanding applications and a more premium look and feel.
While there are stores selling it for £399, you can also find the Chromebook Plus 15a on sale for under £300. For a small business needing a small fleet of simple, cost-effective laptops, this Chromebook Plus might actually make sense.
There's little about the Chromebook Plus 15a's design that is going to set hearts racing. It's a straightforward plastic clamshell in a silver metallic finish, with a dark grey keyboard and a chunky dark grey bezel around the screen.
Basic also describes the connectivity, with just two USB Type-C ports and unfortunately lacking in more variety; it's clear this model aims for minimalist functionality over expansive feature sets.
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