i read comment about one of these devices that supposedly had incredible specs for the money
but i forgot to save it and cant find it
thanks all for the help!!
This isn’t necessarily what you want to hear but why are you getting a Chromebook? I’m assuming it’s required for your school, in which case I’d get the cheapest one you can live with
This may be obvious to some, but for everyone else: A Chromebook is not a computer. It’s a giant Android phone. Unless all your problems could be solved by a bigger screen and keyboard for your phone, do not buy a Chromebook.
C’mon, it’s still a computer. It does exactly what most non-technical people need a computer to do. If all your tasks can be done in a web browser, it’s even kinda good at that. I worked exclusively in ChromeOS for more than 8 years and it was a pretty Mac-ish “no fuss, just works” experience.
That said, I myself would never buy one for personal use that doesn’t have Linux firmware. That will give a longer life and the other capabilities you probably have in mind.
Technically my car is a computer, but that doesn’t mean I’ll recommend a Toyota Camry to anyone asking about what “computer” to buy.
lol, I get what you’re saying, but you’ve stretched the analogy well past its breaking point.
Maybe ask yourself, what does a typical student or healthcare staffer need day-to-day that a Chromebook doesn’t provide? Schools and hospitals are some of the biggest purchasers. I don’t think their CTOs would buy your argument.
What’s your definition of a computer? Chromebooks might not be your preferred computer, but they meet every definition of computer that I’m aware of, and I know plenty of people who love them. I know at least two people who run a business from them. They’re not for me, but they’re great for others.
A tomato meets every definition of a fruit, but if someone says, “Pick up some fruit from the store”, are they going to be happy when you bring back tomatoes?
They’re great for people who want a giant phone.
You can run any Linux application on them… Not a computer though.
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All chromebooks have a drop dead date. Be sure to check the date for any model chrombook you want to buy.
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If you are looking for a cheap small laptop with good Linux compatibility and decent specs, I certainly support your search for a chromebook to use as a platform.
However, I am typing this from a refurb Lenovo X380 which was 1200+ when new a few years back, but which I picked up for around 200 bucks a year-ish ago. I have manjaro on it, and it’s flawless. Comfy keyboard, pretty good specs, great looking 1080p display.
I liked it so much I talked my mom into getting one when she was on a similar quest recently. She lives too far away for me to push her out of her comfort zone, so she’s running Windows on it, but even with Win10 it’s a pretty good performer for typical tasks.
I love the darn thing - apologies if I’ve misread your goal though.
They now have the 16GB model avail for about what I paid for the 8GB model. (And the seller I bought the 8GB model from is charging more for it than for this 16GB model, oddly)
https://www.amazon.com/ThinkPad-X380-Yoga-1920x1080-Touchscreen/dp/B07MXQXZKP
A used one in your area, so long as it’s newer (2021+)
I would recommend using Linux on it instead of ChromeOS, if you’re a little more technically inclined. ChromeOS is fine but it limits you to just the Google ecosystem whereas Linux allows you to do things with it like a normal computer.
I took an old (2017?) model and put a super lightweight Linux distro on it and use it as a little administrator device. It’s got good battery and acceptable processor speed, but it’s severely limited by CPU cooling and storage.
absolutely my dude that is the plan
Oh hell yeah dude enjoy those lil work stations
The HP Elite Dragonfly is the best Chromebook currently.
But, as always, the “best for the money” is always relative. The Elite Dragonfly is the best, but the price reflects that.
maybe in a few years will definitely keep an eye out for one of these to mod
Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but I got my wife the Lenovo duet 5 in sale a while back and she loves it.
An expensive, repairable, and upgradable option is frame.work
