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Re: Chromebook

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Post by ellyagg »

haberman wrote: post #234
ellyagg wrote: post #226

So, you can get a full featured eeepc for the same price as a chromebook, but google expects people to pay just as must because (I guess?) it's so simple to use and doesn't have viruses? I don't think that's how normal people buy things. People don't want simple for simple's sake. They want good design. People do want features. They do want power. They will not choose a less powerful solution because of vague imputed…

Features: - boots in 8 seconds - updates itself without bothering you - battery that lasts all day - backups taken care of (all data is in the cloud) - built-in 3G with 100MB/month included - doesn't get viruses

Right, so not very compelling.

    - Boots in 8 seconds: Why power off your laptop? I don't nor anyone I know.
    - Updates itself without bothering you: Low value.
    - Battery lasts all day: This is strong, if verified.
    - Backups taken care of: Implications are mixed at best.
    - Built-in 3G: This is probably stronger than some will give credit.
    - Doesn't get viruses: As I suggested above, low value.
I was aware of these, of course. Still don't think it overcomes massive loss of power and features.

Re: Chromebook

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Post by conradboyle »

"In the near future, you’ll also be able to run traditional software remotely on our Chrome notebook. Companies like Citrix are developing solutions that will be available in the Web Store, and we are developing a free service called Chromoting that will enable Chrome notebook users to remotely access their existing PCs and Macs."

I wonder what the timeline is on this, and if it will be frustratingly slow vs. a netbook.

Re: Chromebook

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Post by bergie »

GHFigs wrote: post #239
runjake wrote: post #123

- browses web? check. - runs the latest fad games, like Angry Birds (and more soon thanks to WebGL)? check. - can connect digital camera and upload photos? check. - can browse facebook, twitter, youtube, gmail, hotmail, etc? check - can play flash games & netflix, hulu, & other crap? check. This will satisfy the needs of all my immediate non-techy family members. And I won't get the monthly calls about malware anymor…

- can it sync with an iPod or iPhone? Nope. (The Hacker News-y response is that the i-whatever is terrible and people shouldn't use them, but my point is that a lot of people own them. People who are thinking about recommending Chromebooks to family should keep that in mind.) Edit: Apparently, the Hacker News-y response is to downvote to oblivion for even mentioning the possibility that people you know might own an e…

All devices should sync via the net, not with cables. In a year, I've never felt the need to connect my iPad or N900 to a computer

Re: Chromebook

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Post by 83457 »

I wonder if an OnLive client is on the way. That would provide a lot of gaming options that will not be available through browsers for years.

Re: Chromebook

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Post by defroost »

Just what we need: Google involved in more aspects of our lives. No thank you. Nothing against Google per se, but letting any huge corporate conglomerate control the majority of your data seems foolish.

I use OS X as it has the perfect mix of Unixy goodness where superb OSS developer tools run great, graphics tools like Photoshop, and VMWare for Linux. Honestly, it is such a good platform, I cannot for the life of me think of a use-case for Chromebook. I'm actually a bit shocked that many HN users seem to be touting this thing as something revolutionary and/or desirable.

Re: Chromebook

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Post by cft »

rokhayakebe wrote: post #122
Kylekramer wrote: post #100

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I pretty sure Google knows all of this. And are counting on it. They want them in people's hands, and they know once they are, all of those problems play into their vision. And those people don't know what Google Docs are either. And when they get an Excel document where charts don't render correctly, or comments are screwed up, or pivot tables don't work against their datasource, they'll be POed. Google likes this.…

Or when they want to Skype They can buy imo.im which lets you use Skype on a the browser. Problem solved.

it's "solved" in an inferior way to genuine Skype program. they do not want workarounds, they want featured products.

Re: Chromebook

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Post by cookiecaper »

abraham wrote: post #214
cookiecaper wrote: post #131

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Really? Hardcore gamers are the last people who would use this, and the first people to recognize that. I don't know if you really understand how many people play WoW. Most of the avid WoW players I've known have not been "hardcore gamers" and they've played WoW on really crappy computers, with Intel GMA graphics and everything. There are many normal people that wouldn't drop the cash on a video card that play WoW.…

> Also, you didn't address things like downloading pictures from a camera, syncing with an MP3 player (not necessarily iTunes/iPod), or any of the other local, non-browser stuff that a normal person does all the time. Plug in a camera and it offers to upload them to Picasa. With Google Music there is no need to sync anything. Anytime you want to listen to music on your Android phone it just plays from the cloud.

What happens when I want to play music on my Sandisk Sansa?

Re: Chromebook

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Post by kenjackson »

ctdonath wrote: post #237
kenjackson wrote: post #222

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can feed a starving child in Africa for that. That's kind of messed up that you'd rather rent the Chromebook than help starving kids in Africa. What happened to "Don't be evil"?

So rather than arguing with me, why don't you sell the computer you're reading this on and send the money to a kid in Africa?

I'm actually already using this computer to free up resources for an African Prince who will send me ten million dollars, upon completion. The proceeds of which I will send to Africa. So as you can see, I need this computer and by keeping it, I will be able to donate many millions.

Some people will believe anything.

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