Google is forging onward with Chrome OS and announced
the new HP Chromebook 11. I love the idea of a Chromebook: a portable, thin
client with great battery life. I have a powerful desktop that I use for my CPU
heavy tasks so I have no need for a powerful laptop too. I recently purchased a
new laptop
and I seriously considered buying a new Chromebook instead. The thing that held
me back was the possibility that I wouldn’t always have Internet access. For
example, I went to Missouri this past summer for my job with the BYU
Archaeology department. I was out in the middle of nowhere without Internet
access and needed to work. This situation is unlikely for the average consumer.
I frequently have people asking me what computer they should buy. If they plan
to listen to music, watch YouTube, check Facebook and write papers I always
encourage them to look at buying a Chromebook. They get all the desired
functionality at a much cheaper price.
I'm glad to hear your thoughts on the Chromebook. I have honestly never used one and am intrigued by them. That definitely is a huge bummer though that you always need to have internet.
ReplyDeleteI am considering the new Chrombook combined with T-Mobile new data plans. With T-Mobile now, instead of data overages, when you run out of data on your plan, they just bump you down to a slower network. While this is not ideal, it will allow you to run hotspots as much as you need to from your phone at the slower data speed. May not be an ideal situation but something to consider for those remote areas without WiFi.
ReplyDeleteI find that even with my standard laptop that when I don't have the internet there is less and less that I can do. Being able to work, study, or even goof off usually involves the internet for me at this point.
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