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

Thu Mar 7, 2013, 08:40 AM

Mar 2013

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and I find it to be an incredible device for the price "if" one is internet-centric. It's an extension of the cloud to you ... so, for most things you need to have an internet connection. I was struck by the quality of the Samsung. I use mostly email and the web. I have my 2 other Linux systems/desktops churning 7x24, but I really like the Chromebook for portability and it's self-maintaining - no updates - really none of the maintenance required by a PC. One just turns on the Chromebook and uses it. Its portability makes it nice for hot spots. I use VPN and connect. The keyboard is really nice as is the screen. I've been amazed at it all for such a low price.

Let me know if you have questions. Here's the review.

Again, one has to recall what the Chromebook is about ... it connects you to the cloud. It is not meant to be a tablet, laptop or desktop. Hence, I give it higher marks than below. Some corps. have moved all employees to Chromebook for simplicity and cheapness. There are no servers to maintain, really nothing ... than a connection to the internet. Some have no IT staffs. I love it, but no, I'm not giving up my 2 Linux desktops.

http://www.wired.com/reviews/2013/01/samsung-chromebook-3/

PS: If you have lots of passwords and all to synchronize LastPass seems to work extraordinarily well. https://lastpass.com/

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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