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> 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
by 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 agoJust 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 agoI 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