Orang Utan
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can’t find on my Chromebook.
I had a Huawei a couple of years ago and couldn’t get the Kindle app
can’t find on my Chromebook.
can’t find on my Chromebook.
I had a Huawei a couple of years ago and couldn’t get the Kindle app
if i click on your link on my Chromebook, it tells me my device isn’t compatible
Older model of Chromebook?if i click on your link on my Chromebook, it tells me my device isn’t compatible
dunno, had it a couple of yearsOlder model of Chromebook?
This seems to summarise the problem -older chromebooks may not be compatible with the android app store.dunno, had it a couple of years
If you can afford it, then do so.There's part of me which when I look at all this thinks just pay another £100 and get an ipad..
Have you tried this? Kindle Cloud Readerif i click on your link on my Chromebook, it tells me my device isn’t compatible
yeah, i’ve been using that, but would like the offline option tooHave you tried this? Kindle Cloud Reader
How to Read Kindle Books Offline on a Chromebook - OMG! Chrome
Kindle readers have long been able to read book purchases online, on tablets and on a PC or Mac for a while. But how does one go about reading Kindle books on a Chromebook?www.omgchrome.com
I didn't know that, Throbbing Angel - have only managed to access the Kindle Cloud Reader on Android in the past
Sounds ideal for him tbhSlightly off topic, but I am hoping for some advice here. I was wondering about buying a Chromebook for my 91 year old father. He is not exactly computer literate - I spend far more time than I want to trying to help him sort out computer problems over the phone - but I do think he may need a new laptop because his is slow and bits of it just don't work. It runs Windows 10, but he has never grasped what he is doing anyway, so it is not like he will have to relearn anything.
Those of you who have Chromebooks - is it easy for someone to send emails and write documents? Would he be able to access all his Word documents, or would they need to be converted?
He already uses Chrome for web searches, although he keeps ending up with some search engine other than google, and I have never managed to work out why - I change it back whenever I visit, but I don't visit often.
Anyway - thoughts?
The iPad exists sort of in its own little niche. Just like a screwdriver is the best thing for twisting screws, the iPad is the best thing for doing iPad things. I realise that's a bit unhelpful, but the fact of the matter is that what the iPad is best at is things that really only work on the iPad. A Chromebook is a better office app device, a Fire or Android tablet is - well, not a better media consumption device, but a fuckload cheaper and just as good. A PC is better at running legacy apps and having access to the guts of things. Most of the iPad's killer apps are either exclusives, or work very differently on the iPad.
So whether you should buy an iPad comes down to whether you want to do iPad things. Either that or you've got a lot of money to spare for a media consumption device that's prettier than the Fire 10HD. (I realise you can get a keyboard and use an iPad for office shit, but that's literally more expensive than most capable laptops)
Certainly. But it's not better than the alternatives and quite a lot dearer in most cases. You wouldn't buy one with the purpose of using it that way. You lock yourself into the ecosystem because you want the stuff that it does best.I think the iPad is great for Non iPad Things
Certainly. But it's not better than the alternatives and quite a lot dearer in most cases. You wouldn't buy one with the purpose of using it that way. You lock yourself into the ecosystem because you want the stuff that it does best.
I can hook a BT keyboard up to the Fire tablet and use it to edit my spreadsheets. But I don't. Because it would suck compared to doing it on the laptop next to it or the PC downstairs. The iPad Pro might be alright at that, but that plus a new keyboard would cost more than the laptop and PC put together. And it still wouldn't be better at it.
I'd largely agree with that.
Anything with a proper keyboard+mouse/trackpad just makes stuff easier imho. That was one of the reasons I bought my first Chromebook in 2015 (I think) mainly for writing on and was something with a larger screen and was very light compared to most laptops at the time. A Think & Light laptop that is a fast as a Chromebook is still an expensive item by comparison.
It is always going to be very subjective and there's no singular 'right' depending on user needs and usage patterns. /work mode
I'm put off the Fire HD 10 because I had a Fire 8 afew years ago - and its the only device I've ever bought and really not liked - also I want to have access to google apps - not the amazon version.The iPad exists sort of in its own little niche. Just like a screwdriver is the best thing for twisting screws, the iPad is the best thing for doing iPad things. I realise that's a bit unhelpful, but the fact of the matter is that what the iPad is best at is things that really only work on the iPad. A Chromebook is a better office app device, a Fire or Android tablet is - well, not a better media consumption device, but a fuckload cheaper and just as good. A PC is better at running legacy apps and having access to the guts of things. Most of the iPad's killer apps are either exclusives, or work very differently on the iPad.
So whether you should buy an iPad comes down to whether you want to do iPad things. Either that or you've got a lot of money to spare for a media consumption device that's prettier than the Fire 10HD. (I realise you can get a keyboard and use an iPad for office shit, but that's literally more expensive than most capable laptops)
I don't know. I use my Chromebook every day and it's the most effortless machine I've ever used.I'm put off the Fire HD 10 because I had a Fire 8 afew years ago - and its the only device I've ever bought and really not liked - also I want to have access to google apps - not the amazon version.
The thing with Chromebooks - not that I've ever had one - is that this thread seems to be alot about workarounds to do stuff with them - whereas - you can go elsewhere and buy a device that just does it..
(ETA: I don't mean that to sound snarky btw)
I'm put off the Fire HD 10 because I had a Fire 8 afew years ago - and its the only device I've ever bought and really not liked - also I want to have access to google apps - not the amazon version.
The thing with Chromebooks - not that I've ever had one - is that this thread seems to be alot about workarounds to do stuff with them - whereas - you can go elsewhere and buy a device that just does it..
(ETA: I don't mean that to sound snarky btw)
Plenty of options here:What are chromebook users experience with their device after their end of life?
How usable are chromebooks after updates and support stop?
Like all phones/laptops etc you don't get updates for infinity.what do they mean by ‘end of life’? is it not indefinite?
do you need updates though? i avoid them usuallyLike all phones/laptops etc you don't get updates for infinity.
The updates on Chromebook are the least intrusive updates you'll ever come across. The usually take less than a minute to install and update. And yes, you should update for new features and security.do you need updates though? i avoid them usually