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Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by public_defender »

I love these cheap ARM laptops. I wish there was better support for the hardware, though. I have been using an Asus c101pa as a second laptop for so long that it's outlasted three thinkpads, but e.g. there is still no Linux support for the GPU and probably never will be.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by CameronNemo »

public_defender wrote: post #2

I love these cheap ARM laptops. I wish there was better support for the hardware, though. I have been using an Asus c101pa as a second laptop for so long that it's outlasted three thinkpads, but e.g. there is still no Linux support for the GPU and probably never will be.

This looks like an Intel Celeron based on this guy's link.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by saagarjha »

> It even has USB-C ports on BOTH sides of the device, which seems to be a Pro-level feature for Apple.

Not trying to nitpick or anything but Apple used to offer USB ports on both sides of their non-Pro laptops, but in the new ones they offer Thunderbolt ports rather than USB C. My understanding is that they only offer ports on one side to let them only need to use one Thunderbolt controller. (The Pro machines with 3/4 ports have two, one on each side.)

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by rr888 »

public_defender wrote: post #2

I love these cheap ARM laptops. I wish there was better support for the hardware, though. I have been using an Asus c101pa as a second laptop for so long that it's outlasted three thinkpads, but e.g. there is still no Linux support for the GPU and probably never will be.

I can't remmeber where I saw it but arm chromebooks run android apps (esp games) better than x86 as most apps are built for phones.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by ge96 »

public_defender wrote: post #2

I love these cheap ARM laptops. I wish there was better support for the hardware, though. I have been using an Asus c101pa as a second laptop for so long that it's outlasted three thinkpads, but e.g. there is still no Linux support for the GPU and probably never will be.

I used to waste money buying cheap computers (new) but aside from battery, can get good buy from buying old flag ships.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by wishfish »

public_defender wrote: post #2

I love these cheap ARM laptops. I wish there was better support for the hardware, though. I have been using an Asus c101pa as a second laptop for so long that it's outlasted three thinkpads, but e.g. there is still no Linux support for the GPU and probably never will be.

The c100 / c101 Asus Flip is my favorite laptop form factor. Durable, extremely lightweight, loved the keyboard. Felt great in the hands. And inexpensive enough to make theft a non-worry. I wish Asus (or someone) would still make them.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by morninglight »

shrubble wrote: post #4

https://www.microcenter.com/product/649971/evolve-iii-maestr... On sale $59.99 ; regular price $79.99. Smallish keyboard however...

Bought a couple of these for the kids, and they love them. Not a Chromebook, but surprisingly well made and priced like a Raspberry Pi. Even has an LTE modem. Comes with Windows 10 Pro Education installed, and I haven't seen any difference from our other Win 10 installations. Of course, you could also buy it from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/evolve-iii-maestro-e-book-...

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