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Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by chambo622 »

pimlottc wrote: post #127
chambo622 wrote: post #28

My main issues with my first gen Chromebook Pixel that I received at Google I/O in 2013: 1) Poor battery life (~4 hours) 2) Lots of heat 3) Instability of Linux environment (with Crouton) made it a poor dev machine. They seem to have fixed 1) and 2), I'm still nervous about making this a primary machine due to 3). I would have situations where the system would force shut down when closing the lid instead of sleeping/…

I think you mean 2011, that was when gave out the first Chromebooks. It was not a bad little device but the CPU was woefully underpowered.

Nope, definitely 2013.

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by chambo622 »

dman wrote: post #54
chambo622 wrote: post #28

My main issues with my first gen Chromebook Pixel that I received at Google I/O in 2013: 1) Poor battery life (~4 hours) 2) Lots of heat 3) Instability of Linux environment (with Crouton) made it a poor dev machine. They seem to have fixed 1) and 2), I'm still nervous about making this a primary machine due to 3). I would have situations where the system would force shut down when closing the lid instead of sleeping/…

Have they released data about heat for the new machine?

Initial review from TC claims that heat is no longer an issue.

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by lytedev »

I'm sure it's a fantastic machine, I just can't understand what niche this is aiming for... there seems to me to be a better alternative to this machine for anybody...

Chrome OS developers?

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by yohui »

meatcar wrote: post #117
ja27 wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> So the new MacBook isn't the only USB-powered notebook anymore It never was. First USB-C powered though. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/08/hp_chromebook_11/

> charges via the microUSB port The HP Chromebook 11 is not USB-C powered.

Yes, nandhp said "USB-powered notebook", and ja27 pointed out that it was actually the "first USB-C powered" notebook. MicroUSB is still USB.

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by dntrkv »

jonathantm wrote: post #86
state wrote: post #50

I really wish this didn't look like a bad imitation of an Apple product. Surely it's possible to build a nice looking laptop that doesn't look so similar to a MacBook. If you're going to do something different, just be different. I think these things are actually kind of sweet, but I can't stand the way they look.

#fanboy4life Show me a good looking laptop and I'll show you a laptop that somebody will say looks like something Apple made first. There are many ways this does not look like an Apple laptop. But you know what? It doesn't fucking matter. Buy it, don't buy it. Like it, don't like it. Whatever. Just - for the love of Ullr - please don't dirty this otherwise wonderful website with such fucking banal commentary. Say som…

Examples of beautiful laptops that don't look like MacBooks:

https://brooksreview.net/imgs/sony_vaio_505.jpg

http://www.sony.co.in/product/resources/en_IN/images/hubpage...

http://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/voodoo-env...

http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/...

http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/img_lib/530x430/...

Believe it or not, it is possible to design great looking products without being called an Apple-clone. Most companies just try to stick with what works.

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by niche »

tdkl wrote: post #107
VieElm wrote: post #93

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's a real computer, it's just that people haven't written a lot of software for it. What kind of software can't you write for Chrome OS?

Photoshop.

What's that Frenchy open source photoshop called again?

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by niche »

gentlebend wrote: post #69
GrandTheftR wrote: post #8

$999 (32G) and $1299(64G) I am not sure I would buy this, the spec looks ok

$999 (2.2GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 32G SSD) and $1299 (2.g4GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 64G SSD), 2560x1700 12.85" touch screen, Intel 5500 graphics, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB Type-C ports, SD card, audio jack, 720p webcam, Bluetooth 4.0. Really a very nice machine; seems a little overpowered for the cloud-oriented ChromeOS. Stingy SSD can be fixed with a generous high-speed SD card. Presuming it's dual-bootable, I'd be tempted though. I'd…

I hear what you're saying and agree...trending towards the Pixel...touch screen !! derp

Re: 2015 Chromebook Pixel

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Post by rrggrr »

gtk40 wrote: post #23
rrggrr wrote: post #14

The first generation pixel ate up many hours of my time installing and reinstalling linux on it. Now I have Ubuntu running nicely on a Surface Pro and don't think I could be happier.

Do you think touchscreen support is up to par? I'm running a Windows tablet with similar specs (Acer Iconia W700P -- no pen support though) and I have really wanted to put Linux on it, but haven't tried. I've just been using a Debian VM for when I need Linux for now.

Its good enough for travel, which is what I use the SFPro for because I like to keep my travel bag weight to a minimum. For desktop work it would make me insane and stick with OSX.
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