chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Very true. But previous attempts have failed. It's now disabled and unless my old pre2010 laptop can somehow fire up a compatible version of iTunes it's not looking good on that front.
Recommendation Ultra budget, ultra portable word processing options
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Very true. But previous attempts have failed. It's now disabled and unless my old pre2010 laptop can somehow fire up a compatible version of iTunes it's not looking good on that front.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
The Bluetooth keyboard I have with the iPad is pretty good TBF.
...but if I can't get into my iPad it's off the table as an option really.
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hiraethified
Exactly how much do you want to spend? If you want the minimum fuss, flip open and get typing option you can get a s/hand CBook for £50 off eBay.
Heck, you can have my almost new, boxed Asus C101 Flip for £100 if you want it! It's been sat on my shelf for months on end (it was bought as a gift but the person had already bought one)l
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
This looks interesting as an option:
www.loudcoffeepress.com
Distraction-free writing. They aren’t made anymore but you can get them on eBay.
(I have the Freewrite Traveller which is similar but not cheap)
Alphasmart Neo2 Review: The Joy of Distraction-Free Writing!
I'll go ahead and say it; writing can be difficult. Better yet, most of the time, it's like pulling teeth with pliers and no anesthesia.* It's painful, you probably don't want to do it, but if you are a writer and feel the pull, you don't have a choice. What does this have to do with reviewing...
www.loudcoffeepress.com
Distraction-free writing. They aren’t made anymore but you can get them on eBay.
(I have the Freewrite Traveller which is similar but not cheap)
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hiraethified
I like the quirkiness of it but it's a bit fugly, no? Besides, you may as well just install distraction-free writing apps on CBooks/iPads etc and not be stuck with an outdated one trick pony.This looks interesting as an option:
Alphasmart Neo2 Review: The Joy of Distraction-Free Writing!
I'll go ahead and say it; writing can be difficult. Better yet, most of the time, it's like pulling teeth with pliers and no anesthesia.* It's painful, you probably don't want to do it, but if you are a writer and feel the pull, you don't have a choice. What does this have to do with reviewing...
Distraction-free writing. They aren’t made anymore but you can get them on eBay.
(I have the Freewrite Traveller which is similar but not cheap)
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
I couldn't work with that screen. Not able to read back at what you've written, and would be a nightmare for proofreading, plus even more difficult if you've got diagrams. Longish document you wouldn't know where you were. Ugh. Looks like computers would have been in the 70s before they had proper screens.
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
Especially since Chrome OS is Gentoo Linux.I've not used Chromebooks so can't really say but I think infinitely is a bit of an exaggeration here
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
And I like avoiding Google wherever I can. I'm really not greatly techy but I do love linux.
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hiraethified
Thankfully Chromebook users can just start up their machines out of their box and not try and work out all this stuff
I don't think many would want screens that look like this either
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
Gentoo, which is notoriously difficult to install but nonetheless it's what runs behind a Chromebook. So saying "Chromebook is easier than Linux" is a bit
I run Kali whenever I need Linux and it just works, no issues installing either.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Yep I started up Mint after writing that and there's no list of text, just straight into the Mint screen - I do remember there was something like it that flashed down the screen a while ago, I presume for maintenance in case something went wrong.
The idea that you're going to be working with a screen full of DOS-like text is just wrong though.
The idea that you're going to be working with a screen full of DOS-like text is just wrong though.
2hats
Dust.
I would.
How many each of Apple iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, etc, have you only ever bought one of?
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Well, 3 hours of faff and I have legacy versions of the Google Suite running on a clean iPad2 and Bluetooth keyboard.
It works.
Just about.
Wouldn't recommend going through this with a purchased 2nd hand iPad though. And it won't be a long term solution. But that can wait for now.
It works.
Just about.
Wouldn't recommend going through this with a purchased 2nd hand iPad though. And it won't be a long term solution. But that can wait for now.
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hiraethified
I didn't make that claim. I just showed illustrations from the website.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Here's an illustration from a site on using Chromebooks
www.techjunkie.com
I could equally say "I don't think many would want screens that look like this either"
Shall we not derail the thread any more? I came on being deliberately conciliatory - above I said that Chromebooks would be a good choice for the OP - because of the arguments we've had in the past. You like Chromebooks, I have no problem with that. I like Linux.
How to Access the Command Prompt on a Chromebook
In many operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and Mac, a command prompt is where you enter commands to a command-line interpreter application. In layman’s terms, you enter commands into the command prompt, and then the interpreter command prompt performs those commands.The commands you...
I could equally say "I don't think many would want screens that look like this either"
Shall we not derail the thread any more? I came on being deliberately conciliatory - above I said that Chromebooks would be a good choice for the OP - because of the arguments we've had in the past. You like Chromebooks, I have no problem with that. I like Linux.
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hiraethified
You're being very silly. The illustrations were from the official OS website under the 'screenshot' section which does - I would say - reflect the kind of audience they're hoping to appeal to.Here's an illustration from a site on using Chromebooks
How to Access the Command Prompt on a Chromebook
In many operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and Mac, a command prompt is where you enter commands to a command-line interpreter application. In layman’s terms, you enter commands into the command prompt, and then the interpreter command prompt performs those commands.The commands you...
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I could equally say "I don't think many would want screens that look like this either"
Shall we not derail the thread any more? I came on being deliberately conciliatory - above I said that Chromebooks would be a good choice for the OP - because of the arguments we've had in the past. You like Chromebooks, I have no problem with that. I like Linux.
I've no idea why you're linking to a geeky tech website, but I doubt if you'll find a manufacturers' Chromebook product page that looks similar. And I know you like Linux, but do you think this is the right thread given the OP's request?
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Well no, that's why I said Chromebooks would be a good choice and didn't (as I recall) say that Linux would be a good choice (although I think it would be perfectly fine). That screenshot I posted is for advanced users, like the screenshot you put up is for advanced users, since Chromebooks has Terminal because it's based on Linux.
Someone who just wants word processing, as the OP said they do, wouldn't have to go anywhere near Terminal in Linux. They'd use the GUI like you do in Windows and like you do in Chromebooks. There's loads of screens showing a normal desktop because they do want to appeal to new users, too. That's why it's become much more user friendly of late.
Yes Linux can be more complicated to use if you want to do something out of the ordinary, but it's not "infinitely" more difficult and you don't get streams of text down the screen unless you need them because you're an advanced user. And even then there's loads of websites that tell you exactly what to c&p if you need the extra power and flexibility of Terminal.
Someone who just wants word processing, as the OP said they do, wouldn't have to go anywhere near Terminal in Linux. They'd use the GUI like you do in Windows and like you do in Chromebooks. There's loads of screens showing a normal desktop because they do want to appeal to new users, too. That's why it's become much more user friendly of late.
Yes Linux can be more complicated to use if you want to do something out of the ordinary, but it's not "infinitely" more difficult and you don't get streams of text down the screen unless you need them because you're an advanced user. And even then there's loads of websites that tell you exactly what to c&p if you need the extra power and flexibility of Terminal.
RileyOBlimey
Well-Known Member
Mint is arguably more useable than Windows and Chromebooks. It comes with a wealth of selected open source packages which negates the need to install extra software for the standard user.
A major plus is Mint is not a privacy invading feudal tech Lord like Google.
A major plus is Mint is not a privacy invading feudal tech Lord like Google.
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hiraethified
Just so you know, all of the above is complete goobledegook to the average user who just want to turn on a machine and not have to faff about with 'open source packages.'
Sunray
Its sunny somewhere.
I'm taking bought as new and second hand.
Over the last 13 years, I've paid for six Apple devices. four were new, got given one. iPhone 3G, and 4 were new, 5 from friend, 6 from ebay, X from ebay. iPad Mini 2 and 4 new.
Apart from the iPhone 5 which I accidentally smashed, the rest still work.
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hiraethified
These kind of threads always seem to go the same way:
Poster 1: "Hi, I want a cheap, easy, fast laptop"
Poster 2: "Only an Apple product will suffice even though it's double/triple/quadruple your stated budget and completely over-specced"
Poster 3: "Nonsense, the best solution is with an operating system you've never used or even heard of before. Simply install this/that/reboot/whatever...."
Poster 1: "Hi, I want a cheap, easy, fast laptop"
Poster 2: "Only an Apple product will suffice even though it's double/triple/quadruple your stated budget and completely over-specced"
Poster 3: "Nonsense, the best solution is with an operating system you've never used or even heard of before. Simply install this/that/reboot/whatever...."
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