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I picked up one of these $199 Samsung Chromebooks and I have to say it is cool!
Posted on 12/17/14 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 12/17/14 at 8:31 pm
My Macbook Air needs a new charging port and they won't get the part for 3-5 business days and then with Christmas its gonna be like 10 days until I get it back so I bought a Chromebook from Wal-Mart to use until its repaired.
My original plan was just to use it as a "loaner" and then return it once I got my Macbook back, wal-marks doesn't even charge a restocking fee, but I think I may keep this just as a internet device since the wi-fi works better on my patio than the wi-fi on my Macbook. I know, CSB, but if anyone needs a $200 internet machine this thing is pretty impressive.
My original plan was just to use it as a "loaner" and then return it once I got my Macbook back, wal-marks doesn't even charge a restocking fee, but I think I may keep this just as a internet device since the wi-fi works better on my patio than the wi-fi on my Macbook. I know, CSB, but if anyone needs a $200 internet machine this thing is pretty impressive.
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Posted on 12/17/14 at 8:50 pm to lsu480
shite. See my thread and help me out
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:02 pm to GregMaddux
Done. I had a customer send me an excel spreadsheet today and I was able to handle it in google drive so I think you should be good. Anything you need to do on the internet is fine, I am sure pictures will be fine as well but I haven't used them yet. Besides Photoshop and Office, which Google Drive can handle, this device is pretty cool. I am a HUGE apple guy but unless you need specific programs this thing would work for any college kid.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:29 pm to lsu480
The user would be converting from a macbook.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:44 pm to GregMaddux
I just got it this morning, and it IS NOT a
MacBook, but so far it is serviceable. Check back with me in a few days and I will report and issues but it worked fine today.
MacBook, but so far it is serviceable. Check back with me in a few days and I will report and issues but it worked fine today.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 9:57 pm to lsu480
I understand it can't RUN the programs. But I need a real objective opinion of whether or not it can serve the purpose of surfing the Internet, writing papers and making presentations.
Hard to really know without playing around with one
Hard to really know without playing around with one
Posted on 12/17/14 at 10:02 pm to lsu480
Good. Goooooood let the google flow through you.
Soon... Soon
Soon... Soon
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:49 am to GregMaddux
I will keep you updated, so far its perfect for those 3 things.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:55 am to lsu480
Cad predicts an android device in 480s future..
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:01 pm to CAD703X
No chance, unless I go broke and can't afford Apple. Like I said, its no Macbook Air, but for $200 you can do pretty much anything that doesn't require a program like CAD or Photoshop.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:04 pm to lsu480
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unless I go broke and can't afford Apple.
The top Android phones are still in the same price range.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:08 pm to lsu480
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for $200 you can do pretty much anything that doesn't require a program like CAD or Photoshop.
And the light comes on in 480s head.
Welcome friend. We'll make a spot for you
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:30 pm to lsu480
Do you need to sign into Google to use it, or can you just turn it on and start browsing the web?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:55 pm to GregMaddux
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But I need a real objective opinion of whether or not it can serve the purpose of surfing the Internet, writing papers and making presentations.
It absolutely can.
Like 480 said, you will have no trouble with most student stuff. Actually, I think if people made use of all the Google services and apps the majority of people could get by on a chrome book/box alone.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 12:57 pm to TigerinATL
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Do you need to sign into Google to use it, or can you just turn it on and start browsing the web?
Nope. You can browse as a "guest". You just don't have any access to drive, docs, etc.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 1:09 pm to lsu480
Those are for poors
Posted on 12/18/14 at 1:18 pm to lsu480
Prefer it over my macbook.air for browsing hands down.
Also the audio is legit
Also the audio is legit
Posted on 12/18/14 at 3:55 pm to Rickety Cricket
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Those are for poors
Or for people who know they are only going to use a specific machine for derping out and watching youtube. Chromebook is perfect for those applications and doesn't require a $2500 investment.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 6:44 pm to CSB
I sold my ipad mini and picked up the Acer one. I love it.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:12 pm to El Hombre de Moleculoso
Im on mine right now, It's pretty much all I use around the house. It's light, comes on as soon as you open it, and get's really good browsing speeds.
One thing that is overlooked is the fact that Google autoupdates daily, which in turn means this thing has not lost any browsing speed since I picked it up in August.I have the Toshiba one and I have been 100% satisfied with the purchase.
One thing that is overlooked is the fact that Google autoupdates daily, which in turn means this thing has not lost any browsing speed since I picked it up in August.I have the Toshiba one and I have been 100% satisfied with the purchase.
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