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hiraethified
Currently down to £229
#bargain
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 10.1 Inch FHD 2-in-1 Laptop - (MediaTek P60T, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB eMCP, Chrome OS) - Amazon.co.uk
Buy Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 10.1 Inch FHD 2-in-1 Laptop - (MediaTek P60T, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB eMCP, Chrome OS)
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UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I'm trying had not to look at the Prime sales at the moment!
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hiraethified
A dedicated version of Opera has been released. Looks great but hoe the hell do I reduce the huge text size?
Adjusting text size in settings does nothing
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Adjusting text size in settings does nothing
Opera becomes first alternative Android browser optimized for Chromebooks
Chromebooks are centered around the Google Chrome web browsing experience, but there are alternative browsers available as Android applications. Opera launched a new version of its app that has some Chrome OS optimized features.
www.zdnet.com
Throbbing Angel
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CTRL and - usuallyA dedicated version of Opera has been released. Looks great but hoe the hell do I reduce the huge text size?
Adjusting text size in settings does nothing
Opera becomes first alternative Android browser optimized for Chromebooks
Chromebooks are centered around the Google Chrome web browsing experience, but there are alternative browsers available as Android applications. Opera launched a new version of its app that has some Chrome OS optimized features.
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hiraethified
Tried that but got a 'nope'
tony.c
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I currently have a Acer 14" Chromebook which is 4 years old. It seems to breaking down a bit, for instance facebook pages aren't automatically translated and I can't get the google translate function. Not a huge problem but I think it might indicate that it might be on it's way out.
I just got an email offer of a hp 11" laptop for £99 (usually £169). Is it a good buy?
I just got an email offer of a hp 11" laptop for £99 (usually £169). Is it a good buy?
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hiraethified
That is incredibly cheap but it is a cheap model to start off with. One thing: have you tried a 'powerwash' of your old Chromebook? Thst usually fixes everything.
Throbbing Angel
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Throbbing Angel
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Check how long it'll get updates for here
Auto Update policy - Chrome Enterprise and Education Help
Chrome devices (e.g. Chromebook, Chromebox, Chromebase, Chromebit) receive automatic updates that enhance both the device and its software. Device updates provide the latest features and keep the devi
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tony.c
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Thanks. It should get updates until June 2022.
tony.c
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I've done the Powerwash thing, but I'm still not getting auto translate on fb, and difficulty getting the google translation.
I''ll think about getting the £99 hp chromebook. I don't need anything too advanced, I only use it for emails, browsing forums and online buying.
A smaller model might be easier to carry around. I did have a 11" hp laptop before the acer chromebook which was ok.
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hiraethified
I'm struggling to think how that might be a Chromebook related problem. Have you tried using the Opera browser?
(but if you just fancy a new laptop go for it!)
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Old, wheezing macbook is now gasping its last so I need to get a chromebook for daughter...
Is this the sort of thing I'm looking for?
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Is this the sort of thing I'm looking for?
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Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Acer 314 > 514. The Asus comes in a variety of specs, some better, some the same as the Acer - but it is a larger (15" vs 14") device.
If you can swing it, a touchscreen is more useful on a Chromebook than on other laptops due to Android app support.
It doesn't help narrow down your choices any, but Lenovo have a wide range of CBs to cover most needs. You do have to know what you want though, in terms of size, speed, touch-capable, etc.
If you can swing it, a touchscreen is more useful on a Chromebook than on other laptops due to Android app support.
It doesn't help narrow down your choices any, but Lenovo have a wide range of CBs to cover most needs. You do have to know what you want though, in terms of size, speed, touch-capable, etc.
tony.c
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HP are saying today that yesterday's email was a mistake and the hp Chromebook 11 is still £169.99.
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hiraethified
I've just bought one of these, refurbished in 'Grade A' condition for £280 which seems a good price. I'll still be using my Asus Flip that I've had for half a decade or whatever, but I needed backlit keys and more memory (it comes with 128GB compared to the 16GB I was struggling with) for some jobs.
Will report back when it arrives!
www.currys.co.uk
Will report back when it arrives!
LENOVO IdeaPad Flex 5 13.3" 2 in 1 Chromebook - Intel® Core™ i5, 128 GB SSD, Grey
Chrome OS; Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor; RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 128 GB SSD; Full HD touchscreen; Battery life: Up to 10 hours
www.currys.co.uk
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Seems a great deal!I've just bought one of these, refurbished in 'Grade A' condition for £280 which seems a good price. I'll still be using my Asus Flip that I've had for half a decade or whatever, but I needed backlit keys and more memory (it comes with 128GB compared to the 16GB I was struggling with) for some jobs.
Will report back when it arrives!
LENOVO IdeaPad Flex 5 13.3" 2 in 1 Chromebook - Intel® Core™ i5, 128 GB SSD, Grey
Chrome OS; Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor; RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 128 GB SSD; Full HD touchscreen; Battery life: Up to 10 hours
Sir Belchalot
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If you're buying from Currys ebay store, make sure that you check the specs when it arrives, I bought an Asus laptop from them a couple of months ago that was worth about half the value of the one that I ordered.I've just bought one of these, refurbished in 'Grade A' condition for £280 which seems a good price. I'll still be using my Asus Flip that I've had for half a decade or whatever, but I needed backlit keys and more memory (it comes with 128GB compared to the 16GB I was struggling with) for some jobs.
Will report back when it arrives!
LENOVO IdeaPad Flex 5 13.3" 2 in 1 Chromebook - Intel® Core™ i5, 128 GB SSD, Grey
Chrome OS; Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor; RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 128 GB SSD; Full HD touchscreen; Battery life: Up to 10 hours
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hiraethified
I did double check and took a screen grab but I'll be sending it straight back if it's not up to scratch!
UnderOpenSky
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Sir Belchalot
arenicola marina
If you do have to send it back, check the Royal Mail label that you print out from Ebay as mine was too little value for the weight of the laptop. To be fair Currys did then arrange a courier pickup & refunded me pretty pronto.
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hiraethified
Happy to confirm that the laptop arrived today exactly as ordered and in brand new condition. It's the i3 model (I knew that when I ordered it - I don't need any power than that) and it comes with 128GB storage which was what I was after. Seems a bit of a bargain for £280.
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hiraethified
This looks like a very handy thing - Chromebooks gain continuous dictation right from the shelf with Chrome OS 92 update
Hassan I Sabha
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Can anyone recommend a Chromebook that is stylus compatible? I want to get away from writing notes on paper then reviewing at the end of the day and writing them up. Happy if the answer is a tablet but would prefer a flip format that I could fold over for note taking move but also have the facility to have it in keyboard mode
I am thinking about something like this
I am thinking about something like this
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H - (MediaTek 8183, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6 inch HD touchscreen display, Chrome OS, Silver) - Acer
Buy Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H - (MediaTek 8183, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 11.6 inch HD touchscreen display, Chrome OS, Silver) at Amazon.
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Chz
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Depends on what you're looking for. Very few (if any) of the cheap ones support an active stylus. That's the sort that measures angle and pressure, and is what you need for decent drawing and the like.
But a simple capacitive stylus is probably good enough for writing, and anything with a touchscreen will support that.
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