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>You should get ~7 years of update. Interesting. Thanks for the link. It appears that the hardware is older than I assumed (yet perfectly capable for browsin
by aguyfromnb 7y ago
>You should get ~7 years of update.
Interesting. Thanks for the link.
It appears that the hardware is older than I assumed (yet perfectly capable for browsing the web), which begs another question: I bought this thing brand new a few years ago. Should it be up to the consumer to ensure that there is life left for updates? I will be certain to now, going forward. But I can't expect less-savvy consumers to do the same. It looks like there are models on that list that will stop receiving updates in less than 2 years for sale as new computers on Amazon...
- 8ytecoder 7y agoIt's confusing to say it receives updates for 7 years when what they mean is 7 years from launch and not 7 years from sale (of a new device).
- eitally 7y agoThe current best practice is to check the manufacturing date of the chromebook you're buying, because the clock starts from when the first unit ships, not when the unit you're purchasing was made. For a part number that may have a 2 year manufacturing run, that can make a HUGE difference.
- yabadabadoes 7y agoGiven old inventory, you can lose more than 2 years. For example, the chromebit CS10 got a design award in 2015 and can still found on asus' website with a link for where to buy.. About 1 year of support remaining.
- iteratorloopmap 7y agoCuriosly, which chromebook? You can install linux on some chromebooks.
- aguyfromnb 7y agoAlready plan on it! But to be honest, the physical hardware isn't that great, and of course the battery is mostly shot. The appeal was ChromeOS. Oh well.