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hiraethified
True, but a Windows machine would still be slower to start up, more faff and still needing anti-virus and those endless fucking updates! I'm interested in the Go because it has what some have described as the best keyboard in the business.
I got a secondhand Surface Book i7, 512Gb SSD, 16Gb RAM, 2 graphics processors (1Gb Intel in the removeable screen and 2Gb Nvidia in the keyboard) and 2 batteries (one in screen, one in keyboard) giving me lots of battery life for £810 from CEX. They're doing the same one for £740 now. It starts from cold and gets me to the desktop after identifying me with the infrared camera in a little over 10 seconds. That's fast enough for me.
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hiraethified
That's great if it works for you. Chromebooks are quite different to Windows (I use both every day) and I prefer the speed and simplicity of CBooks over Windows laptops every time when I'm out and about. My £199 CBook takes about 3 seconds to start up and the battery lasts longer than I've ever needed it to!
Throbbing Angel
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A Duet listing (in Dutch) 299Euro
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Tablet 64GB- ZA6F0027NL - Coolblue - Voor 23.59u, morgen in huis
Bestel de Lenovo Chrome Tablet 64GB- ZA6F0027NL bij Coolblue. Voor 23.59u? Morgen gratis bezorgd. Coolblue: alles voor een glimlach.
www.coolblue.nl
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Decided to get the boy a Lenovo C340-11", since Lenovo still had some in stock and were willing to ship.
Nice little bit of kit for £299. I got the 64GB version to account for his rather broad taste in Android games. On an 11" screen, the 1366x768 resolution doesn't seem so limiting as on a larger machine. Plus it's mostly for homework and games, not media consumption.
One disappointment is that you can't activate the Linux subsystem while under parental control. I suppose you could subvert the controls with Linux access, but quite frankly if he manages that then he deserves to have control over it! It only really matters because the only way to play Minecraft on ChromeOS is to use Linux to do it.
Nice little bit of kit for £299. I got the 64GB version to account for his rather broad taste in Android games. On an 11" screen, the 1366x768 resolution doesn't seem so limiting as on a larger machine. Plus it's mostly for homework and games, not media consumption.
One disappointment is that you can't activate the Linux subsystem while under parental control. I suppose you could subvert the controls with Linux access, but quite frankly if he manages that then he deserves to have control over it! It only really matters because the only way to play Minecraft on ChromeOS is to use Linux to do it.
bemused
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I've had my pixel go since it was released and it's converted me to chromeos as my daily personal device, I use a Mac for work and don't really have a choice although the 15inch mbp weights a fuckton compared to my pbg.
I've been thinking of getting a tablet because I'm hanging around a lot and want it for media (books, video, comics etc) so have been very keen to get hold of the Lenovo IdeaPad duet which looks to be a bargain.
Lenovo has a UK product page up now, no price yet.
I've been thinking of getting a tablet because I'm hanging around a lot and want it for media (books, video, comics etc) so have been very keen to get hold of the Lenovo IdeaPad duet which looks to be a bargain.
Lenovo has a UK product page up now, no price yet.
IdeaPad Duet Chromebook | 2-in-1 Chromebook
Meet the IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, a 2-in-1 Chromebook for fun and business, with detachable full-sized keyboard.
www.lenovo.com
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hiraethified
I'm not really a fan of the detachable tablet/keyboard combo (I had two Asus Android ones and found I hardly ever used the tablet on its own) but the Lenovo one looks a good option.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Here's hoping it's not too pricey, given they've opted for a 3 generations old CPU. I'm sure it's still fast enough, but it bugs me when they charge the moon for design and put crummy internals in it.
(The Mediatek inside has A73s as the "Big" cores. We've had A75, A76, and A77 since then and, if nothing else, they're all more efficient with power as well as quicker)
(The Mediatek inside has A73s as the "Big" cores. We've had A75, A76, and A77 since then and, if nothing else, they're all more efficient with power as well as quicker)
Throbbing Angel
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One of the selling points they've been mentioning is that this unit & keyboard will be cheaper than the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad.
Whether that means just the US pricing, I dunno.
Aha - found the article: Lenovo's new detachable Chromebook costs less than Apple's Magic Keyboard
Whether that means just the US pricing, I dunno.
Aha - found the article: Lenovo's new detachable Chromebook costs less than Apple's Magic Keyboard
Throbbing Angel
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Throbbing Angel
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from $279 in the US - $299 @ BestBuy
so UK pricing will be similar - around £300 I reckon
so UK pricing will be similar - around £300 I reckon
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hiraethified
This is getting very very good reviews
www.theverge.com
Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: this has no business costing so little
Finally, a Chrome OS tablet you should actually buy
www.theverge.com
I need a Chromebook suggestion please 
For a kid starting senior school
Primarily for schoolwork
but no doubt loads of video streaming and such.
Needs to be hard wearing as it will be lugged around on school buses, sports fields and such.
Would be a big plus if it had the capability to plug into a monitor/screen.
Cheap is good (kid will probably break it
) and they said the top budget is £200
Are there any education grants or schemes they could use? I had a search and found some (like this) but not an area I know.
For a kid starting senior school
Primarily for schoolwork
but no doubt loads of video streaming and such. Needs to be hard wearing as it will be lugged around on school buses, sports fields and such.
Would be a big plus if it had the capability to plug into a monitor/screen.
Cheap is good (kid will probably break it
) and they said the top budget is £200Are there any education grants or schemes they could use? I had a search and found some (like this) but not an area I know.
Chz
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Even Chromebooks are pretty shit at £200. I'd try and push it out to £250 for something a bit more modern.
That being said, this isn't a bad buy at £200:
www.johnlewis.com
That being said, this isn't a bad buy at £200:
ASUS Chromebook C223, Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6", Grey
Buy ASUS Chromebook C223, Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6", Grey from our View All Laptops & MacBooks range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.
Found this one (refurb) which looks alright
I have had two Lenovo Chromebooks myself and they have been excellent but assume HP or other similar will be fine
HP 14-ca050sa 14" AMD A4 Chromebook - 32 GB eMMC, Grey | eBay
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I have had two Lenovo Chromebooks myself and they have been excellent but assume HP or other similar will be fine
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hiraethified
The machine I use most (normal) days is a £199 Chromebook and it's ace!Even Chromebooks are pretty shit at £200. I'd try and push it out to £250 for something a bit more modern.
That being said, this isn't a bad buy at £200:
ASUS Chromebook C223, Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6", Grey
Buy ASUS Chromebook C223, Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6", Grey from our View All Laptops & MacBooks range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.
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hiraethified
It's gone up in price now but there seems to be regular cheapo sales. It's the Asus C101 Flip. I use it when I'm on the road, for DJing, for writing and watching movies. Love it!
Sasaferrato
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Can anyone tell me how to set vlc as the default music player on an Acer CB3 series Chromebook? The 'supplied' player won't play .flac format.
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hiraethified
This help?
How To Use VLC on Your Chromebook
Most people understand how Windows or MacOS uses applications; you open an executable file, which installs the application onto your machine's hard drive. Once the application is installed, you can open and use it as you like. Chrome OS
www.techjunkie.com
Sasaferrato
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Thank you very much.This help?
.How To Use VLC on Your Chromebook
Most people understand how Windows or MacOS uses applications; you open an executable file, which installs the application onto your machine's hard drive. Once the application is installed, you can open and use it as you like. Chrome OS
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hiraethified
Another glowing review. It is outrageously cheap for what you get.
chromeunboxed.com
Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review: unreal value
Let's get this out of the way up front: Chrome OS on tablets has been pretty bad up to this point. Whether it was the lack of a proper tablet UI, the poorly considered first attempt at a new tablet UI on the Slate, or simply the fault of slow, cheap hardware, the overall experience...
chromeunboxed.com
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hiraethified
Looks like Lenovo have hit another ace here. It's 'coming soon' to the UK.
chromeunboxed.com
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook Review: the new measuring stick
Chromebooks have come a long way in the decade they have existed. In the early days, it was all about delivering a cheap, affordable device to house Chrome OS on since the software really wasn't up to the task of being a full-blown replacement for something like Windows, Linux or MacOS. In a lot...
chromeunboxed.com
IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook | Powerful 13" Chromebook
When inspiration strikes, grab your IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook. With next-gen Intel® processing, up to 10 hours of battery life, and super fast WiFi and Internet connectivity.
www.lenovo.com
Throbbing Angel
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The Flex5 looks great - could be a contender to replace my b0rked ASUS C302ca.
The Duet looks great but would be too small for my needs at 10.1 inch.
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