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Even then, a 1.7 Ghz dual-core Cortex-A15 is not even close to be 'only a little slower' than a five year old 2.5 Ghz Core 2 quad. With a bit of luck it's going

by w0utert 14y ago

Even then, a 1.7 Ghz dual-core Cortex-A15 is not even close to be 'only a little slower' than a five year old 2.5 Ghz Core 2 quad. With a bit of luck it's going to be a little faster than a 1.6 Ghz dual-core Atom. The whole 'review' reads like a paid advertisement, it's a shame crap like this ends up on the HN front-page. The guy is basically saying you get a Chrome browser for $249, as if that's a good thing. Because "it's the future, it's going to revolutionize computing". He doesn't mention using the thing for any other kind of application except internet browsing, then concludes with the following brilliant quote: >> This Chromebook represents the true future of the PC. It's cheaper than any device that's remotely comparable to it be it tablet, laptop or any of the hybrids. It depends not on the local computer but on network services to get things done. Today, that motto has been made reality in my hands by Google and Samsung with the ARM Chromebook. This really does change everything. Give me a break... :-/

watty 14y ago
> The guy is basically saying you get a Chrome browser for $249, as if that's a good thing. I think it's a good thing, and I bought one. I was lucky enough to receive a CR-48 which completely changed my opinion on a chrome-only computer. I also own an older iPad and HP Touchpad (running ICS) yet both of them are sitting on my desk with drained batteries. For some reason I found myself reaching for the CR48 when on the couch or traveling. Yes, tablets were fun for gaming on planes but other than that I preferred the full browser experience w/ a keyboard. I use it for browsing, email, and basic dev work using ShiftEdit and occasionally Chrome Remote Desktop. I'm not saying it's superior - some people prefer different devices.
- w0utert 14y ago
  Just out of curiosity: how do you use it while traveling? Without network connectivity the thing is basically unusable right? Just looking at 2-year 3G plans with at least 1GB data limit and no bandwidth restrictions, the value proposition of a Chromebook is not so great anymore. For the price of the 3G plan alone I could almost buy a new MacBook Air.
  - watty 14y ago
    I can only think of one instance in two years I've owned it when I needed to get online but didn't have internet access. I used offline gmail to respond to a few emails so not a big deal. The CR48 has built in 3G but I decided against buying the $330 one and paying for a plan and will instead use my phone to tether when needed. I use FoxFi for free tethering and it's worked surprisingly well. I don't travel often - and wifi + occasional tethering is good enough for me.
  - indeyets 14y ago
    > Without network connectivity the thing is basically unusable right? nope. you can use html5 "offline" apps http://diveintohtml5.info/offline.html http://diveintohtml5.info/offline.html

by w0utert 14y ago

watty 14y ago

> The guy is basically saying you get a Chrome browser for $249, as if that's a good thing. I think it's a good thing, and I bought one. I was lucky enough to receive a CR-48 which completely changed my opinion on a chrome-only computer. I also own an older iPad and HP Touchpad (running ICS) yet both of them are sitting on my desk with drained batteries. For some reason I found myself reaching for the CR48 when on the couch or traveling. Yes, tablets were fun for gaming on planes but other than that I preferred the full browser experience w/ a keyboard. I use it for browsing, email, and basic dev work using ShiftEdit and occasionally Chrome Remote Desktop. I'm not saying it's superior - some people prefer different devices.

w0utert 14y ago
Just out of curiosity: how do you use it while traveling? Without network connectivity the thing is basically unusable right? Just looking at 2-year 3G plans with at least 1GB data limit and no bandwidth restrictions, the value proposition of a Chromebook is not so great anymore. For the price of the 3G plan alone I could almost buy a new MacBook Air.
- watty 14y ago
  I can only think of one instance in two years I've owned it when I needed to get online but didn't have internet access. I used offline gmail to respond to a few emails so not a big deal. The CR48 has built in 3G but I decided against buying the $330 one and paying for a plan and will instead use my phone to tether when needed. I use FoxFi for free tethering and it's worked surprisingly well. I don't travel often - and wifi + occasional tethering is good enough for me.
- indeyets 14y ago
  > Without network connectivity the thing is basically unusable right? nope. you can use html5 "offline" apps http://diveintohtml5.info/offline.html http://diveintohtml5.info/offline.html