Chrome book vs. tablet

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

So you guys know how much I hate this iPad I'm using right now while my great Lenevo is being fixed.

was thinking of picking up a chrome book, around $200+ to use as a back up

are they good ??

what are the pros and cons ?

what Can't I do on a chrome book that my laptop can ?

can I run Sportsoptions / DonBest ? ( Java based )

Photoshop ? ( Adobe based )

any ny info is appreciated

Hamilbet · Jan 23, 2018

Think of a chrome book as a tablet with a keyboard or better yet, a laptop with no storage. Everything is stored on the cloud or a USB.

Any web surfing will be as if on a PC.

I have 2. One is older. Batter life is freakin awesome

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

Hamilbet said:
Think of a chrome book as a tablet with a keyboard or better yet, a laptop with no storage. Everything is stored on the cloud or a USB.

Any web surfing will be as if on a PC.

I have 2. One is older. Batter life is freakin awesome

So anything you save on a chrome book goes to the cloud.
google drive ?

Hamilbet · Jan 23, 2018

Yes and its up to you but default is Drive (or a USB)

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

Ok thanks

Hamilbet · Jan 23, 2018

I wouldn't consider it a work laptop BUT I would definitely recommend it. ESPECIALLY for the low cost relative to what you get.

CHOPTALK · Jan 23, 2018

Very fast for just internet uses SSD.

still would probably give a slight nod on a regular laptop though

TheFalls · Jan 23, 2018

I'm looking for a backup SSD laptop for the road as well...I thought I had seen plenty with less than 2gb memory...having some hard drive space is ideal.

PatsFanatic · Jan 23, 2018

Having a Chrome book is requirement for my kid going into middle school next year.
So I'll be purchasing one.

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

CHOPTALK said:
Very fast for just internet uses SSD.

still would probably give a slight nod on a regular laptop though

Just need it for a backup
Would never replace my Lenevo t440s unless it's
With another.
I had it built to have everything I need, especially
When traveling.

I'm guessing with the SSD it's the ones I see that are $400+

CHOPTALK · Jan 23, 2018

Dell makes one wirh ssd for under 200

CHOPTALK · Jan 23, 2018

Since you are such a Lenovo fan this would probably be the perfect backup for you

https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/flex-series/Lenovo-Flex-11-Chromebook/p/ZA270025US?cid=us:cse:qza7ob&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=CSE__Connexity

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

CHOPTALK said:
Since you are such a Lenovo fan this would probably be the perfect backup for you

https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/flex-series/Lenovo-Flex-11-Chromebook/p/ZA270025US?cid=us:cse:qza7ob&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=CSE__Connexity

Yeah I have seen that one but it has a EMmc hard drive.
think there is another I saw that had a SSD

Betallsports · Jan 23, 2018

CHOPTALK said:
Dell makes one wirh ssd for under 200

Im a pain in the butt when it comes to laptops, Dell makes a great home PC, I don't like them for laptops

Hamilbet · Jan 23, 2018

Brands I stand by...

Laptop - Toshiba
Chromebook - HP
Desktop - Dell custom but havent had one for many many years.

halekulani · Jan 23, 2018

i use toshiba chromebook 2

chromebook is good for anything you can run off of chrome including VMware
not the best for using external HD for movies (the vlc app is limited). it's better if you're watching youtube based stuff
for work, as long as your documents are online (ie. google docs) it'll work fine

they are getting better as far as design, keyboard feel, etc. but the limitations are still pretty stringent
if your chromebook can run apps, that's just a bonus. to think that you're going to be that much more productive is kind of a joke

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