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Ask HN: Still holding out for a Chrome OS based netbook?
Just wondering how many people out there are still holding out for a Chrome OS based netbook instead of buying an iPad.
After multiple visits to the Apple store I could never see myself spending any serious productive time on it and for me that's a deal breaker.
- bockris 16y agoI'm waiting for an good Android tablet. I'm waiting for a regular ChromeOS computer for parents/in-laws.
- jacquesm 16y agoSame here. But I am beginning to change my mind on whether or not the ipad has its uses, I've had a chance to play with one and I've seen people use them for entertainment purposes. The 'kids computer' angle is interesting (if a bit pricey) and there are some music applications that are really interesting. The ipad as a user interface to other stuff is really neat.
- harrybr 16y agoI can't help suspecting that the first Chrome OS netbooks are going to 'show potential' but have various niggly UI / design issues. Perhaps best to wait for the 2nd or 3rd gen?
- Mistone 16y agorecently brought my wifes ipad to a conference and was really stoked to have it versus laptop. got lots of little things done, bu didnt totally zoneout which is easy with the laptop and miss the event, very nice balance, but also a pretty specific use case.