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Alright, I'm getting a chromebook and have it down to three options:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-Aluminum-Quad-Core-CB3-431-C5FM/dp/B01CVOLVPA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1501971151&sr=1-1&keywords=Acer+Chromebook+14%2C+Aluminum%2C+14-inch+Full+HD%2C+Intel+Celeron+Quad-Core+N3160%2C+4GB

Bigger monitors but worse performance it seems.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T03KQ34/ref=psdc_13896615011_t1_B00T0QZLV8

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-C910-C37P-15-6-Inch-Dual-core/dp/B00T0QZLV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502192087&sr=8-1&keywords=acer+c910

Should I just get the 14 incher because it has a quad core or could I have fine performance for streaming with a dual core setup for just simply viewing one show on Hulu or Youtube at a time? I don't want anything that will slow/skip/lag/buffering... That would be soul sucking. I'll browse forums too with it

More in depth background for what I intend: I already have a pretty nice desktop so I care nothing about performance with this thing. I just want it to browse the internet (watch Hulu, Youtube, look at forums....). I want a big screen with good resolution, LED but not against LCD if the picture is great, back lit keypad, something that will last long and for a good price. I would like at least 14 to 15 inches worth of screen and great resolution (I want really good picture quality). I would like to only spend 200 to 300 dollars on one. I couldn't care less if it has a SSD or not. Old school is fine for me.
 
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if u dont mind the 14 inch screen i say go for the quadcore.it will do much better compare to the dual core models(plus it have turbo boost).
if u dont mind the 14 inch screen i say go for the quadcore.it will do much better compare to the dual core models(plus it have turbo boost).
 
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Yeah, I figured that is the one I'm going to go with. It seems it's a better one to throw money at with all things considered. The 15.6's might not last too long.

Thanks for the feedback.