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Post by kristalina on Nov 28, 2014 17:19:01 GMT
I'm browsing Amazon and came across this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNPD1VW/ref=psdc_565108_t1_B00KB3VCQ [HASH]customerReviews It's an Acer C70 Chromebook for $149.00 (sorry don't know how to add a clickable link) I'm thinking about it for DH. The only thing I know about Chromebooks is that they don't use traditional PC programs, they use apps that are web-based. If my dh only goes onto AOL and and a few newspapers and reads their stories and searches the web for products he needs, would a chromebook be ok for him? He doesn't do any word processing, no gaming, no nada. This Acer C720 has amazing reviews and is only $149.00 - I'm about to go for it. It does give you access to the intenet, right, not just web-based apps that you purchase? |
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 28, 2014 17:33:08 GMT
My DH has a Samsung Chromebook. He only uses it for internetting (is that a word?). The OS is a slightly different from Microsoft, in that you use Google based browser and programs. But it's small and light. He's happy with it.
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Post by BeckyTech on Nov 28, 2014 17:33:25 GMT
Yes, but just to be specific, you already have to have Internet access in your home. The Celeron processor makes me cringe, but I see it is highly rated and a lot of people seem to be happy with it... The only thing about a device like this is that you can't do more with it if you wanted to, so it is limiting in that respect. But if that is all he is using it for, then by all means, go for it. I will say that I have no personal experience with a Chromebook, so there's that.  |
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Post by andreasmom on Nov 28, 2014 18:30:24 GMT
You could get an Asus laptop eith the following specs:
Intel® Atom Z3735F 2MB Cache, 1.33GHz, up to 1.83GHz Processor
2GB System Memory (DDR3L)/ 32GB Flash
802.11abgn + Bluetooth 4.0
UMA Intel HD Graphics
Inputs: 2x USB 2.0, 1x Micro HDMI port
11.6" HD Display
Windows 8.1 with Bing
For $99.00
Eta: black friday deal at staples
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Post by kristalina on Nov 28, 2014 18:46:58 GMT
thank you SMayer! glad to know someone that is using it. My dh is extremely limited as to what he would use it for.
Becky - Yes, it was all the +++ reviews that made me consider it.
wow, andreasmom, I'm going to have to check that out, what a deal!
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Nov 28, 2014 19:46:26 GMT
You could get an Asus laptop eith the following specs: Intel® Atom Z3735F 2MB Cache, 1.33GHz, up to 1.83GHz Processor 2GB System Memory (DDR3L)/ 32GB Flash 802.11abgn + Bluetooth 4.0 UMA Intel HD Graphics Inputs: 2x USB 2.0, 1x Micro HDMI port 11.6" HD Display Windows 8.1 with Bing For $99.00 Eta: black friday deal at staples I just ordered that same one for Miss Lerin!! I looked for the laptop deal on Staples.com but didn't see it. Anderson's, do you have a link?? |
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Post by ellen on Nov 28, 2014 21:47:10 GMT
We bought my daughter an Acer Chromebook last year and it has worked great for her.
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