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RKP5637

(67,112 posts) Tue Feb 26, 2013, 10:52 AM Feb 2013

Has anyone tried a Chromebook? I have one on order, the Samsung Chromebook. I need [View all]

Last edited Mon Mar 4, 2013, 09:56 AM - Edit history (3)

something larger than a tablet and with a real K/B. I'm just using it as my second PC for traveling. I need something simple I can pickup and go with ... also, it's based on Unix/Linux, so that was a big plus for me. On the road I'm only doing email and browsing. One can't beat the price at about $250. On Amazon it has some good reviews. I like the idea of how it manages updates and the security. I got the Wifi version.

Update: I'm looking for users of Chromebook and how they are making out with it ...

Here is an interesting review of the Chromebook ...

http://www.zdnet.com/the-google-chromebook-suddenly-is-an-enterprise-contender-7000006018/

Interesting article (I think).

Low-cost Chromebooks are best for folks who have easy access to the Internet.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/03/03/dropbox-picasa-google-chromebook/1951237/

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Has anyone tried a Chromebook? I have one on order, the Samsung Chromebook. I need [View all] RKP5637 Feb 2013 OP

Asking for advice is a good idea. JayhawkSD Feb 2013 #1

I've read many reviews. I'm more curious about user issues. I've read where a forced reload of the RKP5637 Feb 2013 #2

I will be peeking in MuseRider Feb 2013 #3

Yep, I will. I spent my life in technology, but there are times when one RKP5637 Feb 2013 #4

Here's a review of the Chromebook I found interesting. Mine has arrived RKP5637 Mar 2013 #13

Thanks! MuseRider Mar 2013 #14

I've never quite understood the theory. Why not spend a little less for a netbook? Recursion Feb 2013 #5

Here's an article I found interesting ... RKP5637 Feb 2013 #6

I have the Acer version, mythology Mar 2013 #7

Thanks for the info. I didn't know you could wipe off Chrome and install Ubuntu. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2013 #8

that ^^^^^^^ is what i wanted to know. Phillip McCleod Mar 2013 #9

That, I don't know about ... mine hasn't arrived yet. I had thought Chromebook was permanently RKP5637 Mar 2013 #10

I don't have a Chromebook Adelante Mar 2013 #11

Thanks for the link!!! Mine should be here sometime this week. For me, it seems RKP5637 Mar 2013 #12

Here's an update. I've been using this one for a couple of weeks now. It's an incredible RKP5637 Mar 2013 #15

My understanding, I could be wrong, is that the Chrome Book is strictly an internet appliance. Old and In the Way Apr 2013 #16

I've been using one for several weeks now and I'm really impressed with the RKP5637 Apr 2013 #17

Evactly correct Old and In the Way Apr 2013 #18