Chromebooks - latest news and discussion

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Handy update:

Best Chromebook for Students in 2018

 

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Interesting; Google may bring Windows 10 support to multiple Chromebooks

 

[Chz]

Interesting; Google may bring Windows 10 support to multiple Chromebooks

If it does need 40GB of local storage, that pretty much rules out 99% of Chromebooks.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

This is a fantastic price for a fantastic Chromebook!

ASUS C302CA-GU010 12.5" Chromebook with Intel Core M3 4GB RAM 64GB HDD in Silver

Same price at John Lewis now with a 2 year guarantee - just ordered one. Collecting tomorrow all being well.

Also £399 on Amazon UK but out of stock atm.

 

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Same price at John Lewis now with a 2 year guarantee - just ordered one. Collecting tomorrow all being well.

Also £399 on Amazon UK but out of stock atm.

It's a brilliant machine.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

It's a brilliant machine.

Aye - am convinced by the reviews. My current Chromebook won'r run Android apps and I've had it 3.5 years now so I'm up for a refresh. I was thinking of getting a newer iPad with Pencil for the handwriting conversion but I've decided to try dictation via Android (phone) and learning to type properly instead. So the marrying of my phone and Chromebook via Anroid should make this less painful (I hope).

 

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Aye - am convinced by the reviews. My current Chromebook won'r run Android apps and I've had it 3.5 years now so I'm up for a refresh. I was thinking of getting a newer iPad with Pencil for the handwriting conversion but I've decided to try dictation via Android (phone) and learning to type properly instead. So the marrying of my phone and Chromebook via Anroid should make this less painful (I hope).

It's been my main machine since I bought it. Fantastic laptop.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

It's been my main machine since I bought it. Fantastic laptop.

Yeah, your ravings about it helped me splash my wad too - so don't feel left out

 

[editor]

This article from Linux Journal may be of interest: The Chromebook Grows Up | Linux Journal

 

[Throbbing Angel]

It's a brilliant machine.

Posting from it now - love it - the keyboard is much better than the one on my Toshiba Chromebook2 - which is going down just beautifully with me! Touchscreen-love it. Backlit keyboard - love it. (some) Play store apps - love that!

The speakers are a little quieter but I can live with that.

All good so far.

 

[Janh]

Article about messing about with Chromebook settings so that downloads are saved to your Google Drive automatically, instead of locally in the Chromebook memory. Easy.

I like JR's writing about Android, generally.

Crank up your Chromebook's cloud-connecting power

 

[Libertad]

Has anyone got a recommendation for a micro SD card for a Chromebook? Could I use a 128GB card? Are there any formatting problems that I should be aware of?

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Has anyone got a recommendation for a micro SD card for a Chromebook? Could I use a 128GB card? Are there any formatting problems that I should be aware of?

I always just look for a deal on HUKD when I need a new or replacement card
Search for "micro sd"

Which Cbook is it? I'm unaware of size limitations but you never know.

As for formatting - you just shove it in an it sorts itself out (well mine did anyway).

 

[Libertad]

I always just look for a deal on HUKD when I need a new or replacement card
Search for "micro sd"

Which Cbook is it? I'm unaware of size limitations but you never know.

As for formatting - you just shove it in an it sorts itself out (well mine did anyway).

It's an Acer CB5-312T. Acer are notoriously shit at providing product info through their "community" and I've searched everywhere to find out what the maximum capacity SDXC card it can take.

 

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Ooh the latest update has swished things up a bit with rounded corners all over t'shop. Looks great.

 

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Well, this looks rather nice if you're after an upmarket 14" Chromebook for around $599.

The HP x360 14 comes with a Full HDtouchscreen display and can be configured with 8th Generation Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors with 8GB of RAM and 64GB SSD storage. There are two USB Type-C ports, one USB Type-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot. All of this is packed inside a body that measures 16mm in thickness.

HP Launches Its Thinnest Chromebook Convertible | Ubergizmo

 

[editor]

And here's the Google Slate

Google Pixel Slate: perfect for work and play

 

[Crispy]

Not cheap

 

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Not cheap

I think it's more about showing off the potential for the technology, like the outrageously expensive Pixel Chromebook before.

And on another note https://lifehacker.com/how-to-run-a-windows-app-on-a-chromebook-1829716989

 

[editor]

Here's an interesting one with pen support

Acer Chromebook Spin 13 First Impressions - Thurrott.com

 

[sarahjo]

Which notebook to opt for Dell or Hp?

 

[editor]

For you techie Linux types:

Linux apps now can run in a Chromebook's Chrome OS environment. However, the process can be tricky, and it depends on your hardware's design and Google's whims.

It is somewhat similar to running Android apps on your Chromebook, but the Linux connection is far less forgiving. If it works in your Chromebook's flavor, though, the computer becomes much more useful with more flexible options.

Still, running Linux apps on a Chromebook will not replace the Chrome OS. The apps run in an isolated virtual machine without a Linux desktop.

Another Milestone Achieved: Run Linux Apps on a Chromebook | Reviews | LinuxInsider

 

[Throbbing Angel]

today's update to Version 70.0.3538.76 (Official Build) (64-bit) brought me bigger taskbar icons and this change to the settings/notification area

 

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today's update to Version 70.0.3538.76 (Official Build) (64-bit) brought me bigger taskbar icons and this change to the settings/notification area

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I've had that while. Quite like it. Google Assistant is coming next (if you want it).

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I've had that while. Quite like it. Google Assistant is coming next (if you want it).

Yeah? just noticed that the build is from late October

As for Assistant on my Chromebook - dunno if I'm that bothered - on my phone - love it.

 

[74drew]

today's update to Version 70.0.3538.76 (Official Build) (64-bit) brought me bigger taskbar icons and this change to the settings/notification area

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There's flags to change this stuff back to normal if you don't like.

 

[74drew]

chrome://flags/#enable-message-center-new-style-notification

set to disable...if that's your thing. Plenty of other fun modifications.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

chrome://flags/#enable-message-center-new-style-notification

set to disable...if that's your thing. Plenty of other fun modifications.

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[editor]

chrome://flags/#enable-message-center-new-style-notification

set to disable...if that's your thing. Plenty of other fun modifications.

I love the way that you can tweak so many things on Chromebooks. It's just a few things away from being an OS I can do almost everything on.

 

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Here's a new cheapo 15-inch Chromebook

https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/asus-15-inch-chromebook-c523-price-270-features-specifications/

ASUS' latest low-cost Chromebooks are available now