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Post by Slinger on Feb 16, 2018 14:27:57 GMT
It's just idle curiosity on my part, but is anyone else using a Chromebook? I bought a used Chromebook just over a year ago and I absolutely love it. More compact than a full-sized laptop (my ASUS has an 11.6" display) and more fully-featured than a tablet...without all of the daft games to distract you, plus a half-decent keyboard too. I've got mine set up next to my "telly chair" so I can access the net while I watch, or just surf in comfort when the TV is off. Updates are automatic, and of course, the Chrome browser is built in. All of this cost me less than £130.00 and is a lot better than trying to bid on eBay etc. on my phone. It was also great for settling "what has that actor been in and/or what is his name" arguments discussions whilst my wife was alive.  |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 16, 2018 15:16:07 GMT
IMDB besides the TV chair is invaluable!
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 16, 2018 16:33:38 GMT
I was gifted an iPad after I bought the boss an upgrade.
If I didn't have that already I think I'd have a Chromebook
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Post by Chris on Feb 16, 2018 16:42:43 GMT
I'm with Mike - I got an iPad for nowt (after helping stop a gas leak on a rig) so use that and live it. However - they're expensive. A few of the tablets/chrome books are just superb value and I wouldn't hesitate to get one if I needed it.
Don't know which one right enough.....
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 17, 2018 1:58:00 GMT
A friend of mine showed me his new Microsoft Surface Pro tablet last night. That is a very slick machine indeed, I was surprised how much I liked it ...
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2018 12:03:54 GMT
I love mine, Jules. It's a proper worktool and is my desktop machine (with a 24" monitor) too.
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Post by Slinger on Feb 17, 2018 13:02:58 GMT
I think this thread probably encapsulates hi-fi forum life. I started a thread asking if anyone else owned a Chromebook. So far... 4 people have replied. 2 respondents have free iPads 1 person saw a Surface 1 person owns a Surface 2 people are now discussing the Surface. 0 people who have replied own a Chromebook despite the purpose of the original post, which was to find out if there were any other Chromebook owners here.   |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2018 13:07:34 GMT
Such is the way of forum threads!
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 17, 2018 13:42:51 GMT
I *could* have had a Chromebook !
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Post by Slinger on Feb 17, 2018 16:30:41 GMT
I *could* have had a Chromebook ! Well, if it was a contest you'd be winning, Mike. |
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Post by Chris on Feb 18, 2018 13:53:15 GMT
I'm just going to butt out
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Post by Slinger on Feb 18, 2018 14:01:10 GMT
I'm just going to butt out |
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2018 15:23:07 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 18, 2018 15:29:16 GMT
How easy and how safe Tim ?
Especially for TechMuppet me.
What does it do Windows doesn't ?
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Post by MartinT on Feb 18, 2018 15:32:13 GMT
Old laptops are great for Linux/Unix based OS exploration. I have an old Toshiba loaded with Debian, the same as in the Raspberry Pi. It's useful for learning Linux. Sorry again, Paul |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 18, 2018 15:34:22 GMT
What could a vanilla *user* like me get from Linux.
EG. Faster browsing would be good.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 18, 2018 15:41:59 GMT
You won't beat Windows 10 easily for speed. However, Chromebook is all built around the Chrome browser and uses minimal resources. Great for e-mail and browsing, less good for documents. Worth a try on a USB stick.
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2018 15:48:11 GMT
Not exactly sure what you mean by *safe* Mike, it's proven software and used extensively by schools and businesses in the US (not sure about UK), to rejuvenate old computers for students use, who are pretty much just going to use the Internet. It's a cloud based operating system - think what a tablet or an android phone does as opposed to a Windows PC and then using that operating system on a powerful laptop or PC. What does it do that Windows doesn't? In a nutshell speed, it's a very lightweight O/S designed primarily for web use. It's an O/S built around a web browser, so you can't use conventional Windows programs or software, just as you can't on an android device. I feel for a novice used to using a smartphone or tablet, it's easier than trying to get to grips with a Linux O/S like Ubuntu I think it's very simple to install, but easy for me to say. This gives an idea, but it is simple . . . honest  |
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2018 15:50:12 GMT
You won't beat Windows 10 easily for speed. With modern hardware no, but that's not what it's for, its for old equipment you might throw away. That comment could be misconstrued by a novice Martin? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2018 15:54:50 GMT
Well I didn't even know what a "Chromebook" was, so at least it inspired me to look. Seems like a really good product but we have 4 iPads between us so an Apple product is more likely when we get rid of the current laptops.
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