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Why would you ever pay market rate for a Google Chrome OS device?
Posted on 5/4/19 at 8:56 am
Posted on 5/4/19 at 8:56 am
I like Google products and through gmail, g suite, and my phones i've adopted a bit into the ecosystem, however, even then, I can't imagine having a primary computer being a Google product.
Things like app limitations, hard disc limitations, file management, wifi dependency, etc make "power" use of the devices pretty difficult. This is fine if you're using a $300 Chromebook to supplement other devices, but the new Slate is almost $1k (and can be more) for a version powerful enough to use as a true laptop.
You can get a similarly powered windows laptop-tablet that has a lot more functionality for less money at the same power point
Surface Pro 6 - $789
Pixel Slate w similar specs? $999 (starting price)
Things like app limitations, hard disc limitations, file management, wifi dependency, etc make "power" use of the devices pretty difficult. This is fine if you're using a $300 Chromebook to supplement other devices, but the new Slate is almost $1k (and can be more) for a version powerful enough to use as a true laptop.
You can get a similarly powered windows laptop-tablet that has a lot more functionality for less money at the same power point
Surface Pro 6 - $789
Pixel Slate w similar specs? $999 (starting price)
This post was edited on 5/4/19 at 12:57 pm
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Posted on 5/4/19 at 9:10 am to SlowFlowPro
Post is a little confusing because most people will assume you are talking about Android.
Chrome OS on the other hand, yea I don't see it...
Then again people have paid upwards to 1K dollars for iPads and they are the same thing
Chrome OS on the other hand, yea I don't see it...
Then again people have paid upwards to 1K dollars for iPads and they are the same thing
Posted on 5/4/19 at 12:57 pm to UltimaParadox
yeah Chrome OS. i edited the title and gave a Windows comparison
Posted on 5/4/19 at 1:42 pm to SlowFlowPro
Agree completely. I really don't know why Google insists on even trying to compete against Apple and Microsoft in that price range. ChromeOS is designed to be lightweight and less featured, perfect for budget devices but not really optimal for high end.
Posted on 5/4/19 at 2:50 pm to Hulkklogan
exactly. how can Microsoft produce a cheaper device?
the hardware is $x for both but Chrome OS is supposed to save money, yet it's more expensive for a much more limited OS?
the hardware is $x for both but Chrome OS is supposed to save money, yet it's more expensive for a much more limited OS?
Posted on 5/4/19 at 7:15 pm to SlowFlowPro
I'm posting this from a Toshiba Chromebook while enjoying LSU vs Ole Miss baseball on an ASUS Chromebox connected to a 49" Samsung TV.
This post was edited on 5/4/19 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 5/4/19 at 7:18 pm to SlowFlowPro
The Pixel Slate is not a good device or worth buying.
Posted on 5/4/19 at 7:24 pm to Hulkklogan
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really don't know why Google insists on even trying to compete against Apple and Microsoft in that price range.
Most people who use laptops are spending 99% of their time on a web browser.
The reasons people on a tech board internet forum need Microsoft Office or graphics cards or some enterprise program do not apply to the average user.
Most schools have abandoned Office for Google as have many businesses.
Since most people are using their laptops for internet access then why not pick an ecosystem, UI, and hardware they like? For some that means Surface, for others a MacBook, for others a Samsung Plus or Pixel Slate.
A better question is why would anyone spend $1000-$2000 (fancy Dell Windows laptop, MacBook) for a need that can be addressed with a $300-$500 device (Chromebook, cheap HP Windows laptop).
This post was edited on 5/4/19 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 5/4/19 at 8:07 pm to IllegalPete
I agree.
Point being, Google could make a Slate that's not $1000 and have it run fine. They can target the budget audience. They should, it's the primary benefit of their ChromeOS.
I think they want to improve public perception of ChromeOS and show that it's not just for budget computing. It just so happens that its strength is in budget devices, and its weak points show when comparing to the other OSs in the price range.
Point being, Google could make a Slate that's not $1000 and have it run fine. They can target the budget audience. They should, it's the primary benefit of their ChromeOS.
I think they want to improve public perception of ChromeOS and show that it's not just for budget computing. It just so happens that its strength is in budget devices, and its weak points show when comparing to the other OSs in the price range.
Posted on 5/4/19 at 8:56 pm to Hulkklogan
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Point being, Google could make a Slate that's not $1000 and have it run fine. They can target the budget audience. They should, it's the primary benefit of their ChromeOS.
that was the original strategy with Chrome OS but that was mostly third parties making the devices. Google is hell bent on having their own super versions.
honest question: does Chrome OS have any support (native or third party) that can handle major, intensive work (like video editing)?
Posted on 5/4/19 at 10:47 pm to SlowFlowPro
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honest question: does Chrome OS have any support (native or third party) that can handle major, intensive work (like video editing)?
Check out the Chrome web store. More stuff than you think. Maybe not Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas, etc. but that's for a different user base. Chromebooks also support the Google Play store nowadays, so another set of apps there. Again, not professional use, but productivity is not really an issue unless you're required to use certain software that Chrome OS doesn't support.
A $1000 version, though. Never understood that, or even the $600 base price. Chromebooks make more sense as a lightweight alternative to Windows to run on shitty hardware.
Posted on 5/5/19 at 9:04 am to SlowFlowPro
Hasn't every tech reviewer come to the conclusion the pixel slate is a giant piece of junk?
Posted on 5/5/19 at 10:14 am to bbap
i thought the issues were the base model is underpowered but the higher-end ones are fine (just expensive, which ties into my thread)
Posted on 5/5/19 at 3:37 pm to SlowFlowPro
I saw MKBHD hated the base model when it came out because it's so slow and stuff. Odd that that it's underpowered at that price point on an OS designed for underpowered machines.
here it is
A Celeron in a $600 device is ... Astounding. Also on the $700 model
here it is
A Celeron in a $600 device is ... Astounding. Also on the $700 model
This post was edited on 5/5/19 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 5/5/19 at 4:43 pm to UltimaParadox
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Then again people have paid upwards to 1K dollars for iPads and they are the same thing
I use iPads at work, and have used a Google product in the past. Granted, I have never had to purchase an iPad, nor would I, but it's a far superior product to anything MS or Chrome. You get what you pay for.
Posted on 5/5/19 at 6:59 pm to SlowFlowPro
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i thought the issues were the base model is underpowered but the higher-end ones are fine (just expensive, which ties into my thread)
Could be
Posted on 5/5/19 at 7:56 pm to IllegalPete
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Most people who use laptops are spending 99% of their time on a web browser.
I have a desktop for real work. But I spend most of my time browsing TD or watching Netflix or my Plex server, so I got a $270 Acer Chromebook 14 with a FHD IPS screen. Not much horsepower but it works great for my needs. I briefly considered the Asus C302 or the new Asus C434, but I couldn't justify spending that much when the Chromebook 14 covers my needs.
I heard that you can do Linux on Chromebooks. It's not my thing but it sounds like if you're into Linux that Chromebooks are a great bargain.
Posted on 5/6/19 at 9:27 am to TouchedTheAxeIn82
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a $270 Acer Chromebook 14 with a FHD IPS screen. Not much horsepower but it works great for my needs
Exactly.
My wife had a 7 year old HP laptop that she loved that gave out a few years ago. I bought a $200 Acer Chromebook and she loves it.. it's now around 3 years old and runs just like the day we got it. All she does is Facebook, Insta, and maybe some light spreadsheets (she's a spreadsheet fanatic and plans out our life in spreadsheets
) but THAT is the power of ChromeOS. It's an amazing OS for lightweight use.
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