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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2016, 19:11:40

Title: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2016, 19:11:40
Don't need any bells and whistles.

Are these fit for purpose or just cheap crap?

From the limited reviews I've read most say they are 'quick' and easy to use.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: STEMO on 02 November 2016, 19:51:30
If it's for you: adequate.

If it's for Mrs Opti: nowhere near heavy enough.

HTH
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: zirk on 02 November 2016, 20:03:52
Depends what you want to do with it.

In a nut shell a Chrome Book is an Android App Tablet, so its all down to the Apps.

If you to do any Processing or Windows use, you be better of with a Windows Tablet.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2016, 22:02:46
I think Mrs Opti could get a good spin going on one of those!  :y
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: Jimbob on 03 November 2016, 07:47:50
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: STEMO on 03 November 2016, 10:58:14
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.
Yep. It's a glorified tablet with no usable storage, everything will be stored in heaven.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: EMD on 03 November 2016, 12:11:39
Ive had one for nearly 3 yrs now and no problems at all . Free lifetime antivirus  :y
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 November 2016, 12:23:49
Thanks, chaps. :y

I can buy a 15.6" Acer for £239 less £20 voucher .......so £219.

It can't be long before somebody comes along to inform me that Acer are a pile of unreliable crap. :)
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: EMD on 03 November 2016, 12:28:53
 It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 November 2016, 12:31:15
It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)

You own an Acer, Mr EMD?
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: zirk on 03 November 2016, 14:14:46
Not sure I'f be parting with 200+ quid for an Acer or any Android Tablet for that matter.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: TD on 03 November 2016, 17:47:48
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:50:24
Best avoided, as Chromebooks really are, well, shite.  If you *MUST* have one, get a reputable brand, which rules out Acer.

A Windows i3 based laptop should easily come in at around £300 for a branded model, and just for EMD, all versions of Windows desktop have come with free, lifetime AV for years.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:51:04
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
Only if it supports Google Print. In the same way a MacBook needs a printer that supports AirPrint.
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: TD on 04 November 2016, 06:43:25
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
Only if it supports Google Print. In the same way a MacBook needs a printer that supports AirPrint.

Ahh Gotcha  :y
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: EMD on 04 November 2016, 11:08:35
Best avoided, as Chromebooks really are, well, shite.  If you *MUST* have one, get a reputable brand, which rules out Acer.

A Windows i3 based laptop should easily come in at around £300 for a branded model, and just for EMD, all versions of Windows desktop have come with free, lifetime AV for years.

Ok  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: EMD on 04 November 2016, 11:10:26
It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)

You own an Acer, Mr EMD?

Yes and proud of it  :P :P ;D

I also own an Omega , make your mind up about that one  :D
Title: Re: 15.6" chromebook.
Post by: ozzycat on 04 November 2016, 16:38:23
It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)

You own an Acer, Mr EMD?

Yes and proud of it  :P :P ;D

I also own an Omega , make your mind up about that one  :D
i own an acer for the last 5 yrs bar for increacing the ram ive had no problems the batteries are shite though :D :D :D :D