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Chromebooks....
.....I've decided to get myself a chromebook. I've never used one nor any kind of laptop, just my PC. I've been doing a bit of research but now I'd like any info from you good folk. Any recommendations, comments or general discussion is much appreciated.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.If you have wifi The Which? Best Buy last year was the Acer Chromebook C720
PROS With a light and portable design, the 11.6-inch C720 offers great value for money.
Battery life is excellent –around eight hours when browsing the web.
CONS The screen is a little dull and sound quality from the speakers is only average.
WHICH? VERDICT The C720 combines solid performance and excellent battery life in an easy-to-use, portable package.
Since this test there's been several more expensive versions of this basic operating system.
PROS With a light and portable design, the 11.6-inch C720 offers great value for money.
Battery life is excellent –around eight hours when browsing the web.
CONS The screen is a little dull and sound quality from the speakers is only average.
WHICH? VERDICT The C720 combines solid performance and excellent battery life in an easy-to-use, portable package.
Since this test there's been several more expensive versions of this basic operating system.
Why get a computer that hasn't got any storage ? Why not get a modern laptop/notebook ...it will do anything you want it to do, instead of just a few things.
As hc has said....in order to retrieve anything, you will need to have access to the 'net. What about when you can't get access to the 'net ?
I simply don't understand why "cloud storage" is so popular these days......what is wrong with a hard disc ! You don't need access to the 'net to view a few photos !
There are lots of smaller notebooks available. I have an ASUS one, that I use in the caravan, where space is at a premium and it works marvelously.
Its similar to this one :::
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As hc has said....in order to retrieve anything, you will need to have access to the 'net. What about when you can't get access to the 'net ?
I simply don't understand why "cloud storage" is so popular these days......what is wrong with a hard disc ! You don't need access to the 'net to view a few photos !
There are lots of smaller notebooks available. I have an ASUS one, that I use in the caravan, where space is at a premium and it works marvelously.
Its similar to this one :::
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