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> I'm not sure why Google tries to make a really expensive version of their Chromebooks. I'm guessing they're going after the "idiot boss" market who will eat

> I'm not sure why Google tries to make a really expensive version of their Chromebooks. I'm guessing they're going after the "idiot boss" market who will eat this up if given the chance.

PaulHoule 9y ago
Also media attention. Places like toms hardware seem to drool over 'flagship' phones such as the Fire Phone, Essential Phone, etc. Google Home and Nest devices are also over expensive and over designed. I mean, Johnson Controls has been making smart thermostats for 30 years! The trouble with that strategy is there is just one company that seems to profit from expensive and overdesigned hardware and we know who that is.
- dabockster 9y ago
  > there is just one company that seems to profit from expensive and overdesigned hardware and we know who that is Lockheed Martin with the F-35 project? Because it's so hot that it takes my breath away.
geofft 9y ago
Can you explain what you mean? I am trying to extract any meaning out of your comment and failing. Why would an idiot boss (as compared to a ... non-idiot boss? non-boss idiot?) specifically want an expensive Chromebook?
- dabockster 9y ago
  Usually to flash some new expensive tech item around the office in a show of dominance. Then us devs get stuck dealing with the fallout when the tech purchase wipes out the network or something.
  - victorhooi 9y ago
    Your comment seems like a troll...lol. I'm not sure how a Chromebook could "wipe out the network". In fact, if anything, I'd argue it's less likely to than a Window laptop since Chromebooks are so secure out of the box. I bought one for my mother a few years ago, and honestly, not having to go over and clean up malware periodically, or ever do Windows Updates, or ever worry about her clicking on dodgy links on the internet has been a Godsend.
    - dabockster 9y ago
      I'm not talking about a literal Chromebook. It is a figure of speech. And it's spelled "troll".
      - victorhooi 9y ago
        Sure, let me fix the typo. However, I'm still unclear about your main point. If you're not talking about a "literal" Chromebook...what are you talking about?
        dabockster 9y ago
        Really anything new and flashy that someone in power buys. ---- Boss: Hey dabockster, I just bought this flashy new drone from this vendor we never heard of before. I had my doubts but he gave me a bunch of light up fidget spinners for my kids. Can you hook this up to wifi? Me: Sure thing. Hour later: Boss: Why is the internet down? Me: Your drone wouldn't stop pinging out main DNS server. Boss: But it's expensive and flashy and SPIN CITY! Me: facepalm ---- Note that didn't actually happen. But it's an example.
        geofft 9y ago
        > Boss: Why is the internet down? > Me: Your drone wouldn't stop pinging out main DNS server. ... you should fix your DNS server. Anyway, this is all off-topic. I recommend that you stop commenting on a thread about Chromebooks about non-Chromebook issues, and spend the time learning how to deploy high-quality infrastructure, because your hypothetical boss is right.

> I'm not sure why Google tries to make a really expensive version of their Chromebooks. I'm guessing they're going after the "idiot boss" market who will eat this up if given the chance.

PaulHoule 9y ago

Also media attention. Places like toms hardware seem to drool over 'flagship' phones such as the Fire Phone, Essential Phone, etc. Google Home and Nest devices are also over expensive and over designed. I mean, Johnson Controls has been making smart thermostats for 30 years! The trouble with that strategy is there is just one company that seems to profit from expensive and overdesigned hardware and we know who that is.

dabockster 9y ago
> there is just one company that seems to profit from expensive and overdesigned hardware and we know who that is Lockheed Martin with the F-35 project? Because it's so hot that it takes my breath away.

geofft 9y ago

Can you explain what you mean? I am trying to extract any meaning out of your comment and failing. Why would an idiot boss (as compared to a ... non-idiot boss? non-boss idiot?) specifically want an expensive Chromebook?

dabockster 9y ago
Usually to flash some new expensive tech item around the office in a show of dominance. Then us devs get stuck dealing with the fallout when the tech purchase wipes out the network or something.
- victorhooi 9y ago
  Your comment seems like a troll...lol. I'm not sure how a Chromebook could "wipe out the network". In fact, if anything, I'd argue it's less likely to than a Window laptop since Chromebooks are so secure out of the box. I bought one for my mother a few years ago, and honestly, not having to go over and clean up malware periodically, or ever do Windows Updates, or ever worry about her clicking on dodgy links on the internet has been a Godsend.
  - dabockster 9y ago
    I'm not talking about a literal Chromebook. It is a figure of speech. And it's spelled "troll".
    - victorhooi 9y ago
      Sure, let me fix the typo. However, I'm still unclear about your main point. If you're not talking about a "literal" Chromebook...what are you talking about?
      - dabockster 9y ago
        Really anything new and flashy that someone in power buys. ---- Boss: Hey dabockster, I just bought this flashy new drone from this vendor we never heard of before. I had my doubts but he gave me a bunch of light up fidget spinners for my kids. Can you hook this up to wifi? Me: Sure thing. Hour later: Boss: Why is the internet down? Me: Your drone wouldn't stop pinging out main DNS server. Boss: But it's expensive and flashy and SPIN CITY! Me: facepalm ---- Note that didn't actually happen. But it's an example.
        geofft 9y ago
        > Boss: Why is the internet down? > Me: Your drone wouldn't stop pinging out main DNS server. ... you should fix your DNS server. Anyway, this is all off-topic. I recommend that you stop commenting on a thread about Chromebooks about non-Chromebook issues, and spend the time learning how to deploy high-quality infrastructure, because your hypothetical boss is right.