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tldr; The CB is cheap, but you get what you pay for. Basically you can do anything you can do with Linux if you install Crouton, i.e. it implements Debian lik
by CyberFonic 12y ago
tldr; The CB is cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Basically you can do anything you can do with Linux if you install Crouton, i.e. it implements Debian like distro in a chroot jail.
I used a Samsung Chromebook for about six weeks and then went out and bought a 13" MacBook Air (used a MacBook Pro before the Chromebook adventure).
The MBA has a bigger screen, better keyboard, way better touch pad. I still throw the CB into the bag when I travel. But most of the time the MBA is the preferred system.
- sejje 12y agoThere are different screen sizes available (14" is common).
- CyberFonic 12y agoYes, there are now. I wish I hadn't rushed in so quickly to buyt the Samsung. I rather like the HP ChromeBooks - much nicer screen.
- welly 12y agoYeah, I've got a Macbook Pro (13" retina) - I wouldn't get a Macbook Air to go with it. It would be too much money to spend on something that will only get about 30% use. I've ordered an Acer C720 which came in at less than £200 and even if I only use it 20% of the time, it's hardly any money spent on it.
- CyberFonic 12y agoIf I were in your position I would have done likewise. But my MBP is 2009 model and the battery doesn't hold much charge. The new 13" MBA has fantastic battery life. Those cheap notebooks just can't keep up in terms of battery life. I'm lazy and prefer to not lug around the AC adaptor.