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Re: $149 Chromebooks

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the said ..

> More Chromebooks, for everyone

but ..

> The Google Store isn't available here yet.

> We're working to bring it to more countries as soon as possible.

:(

Re: $149 Chromebooks

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Where is the $149 Windows-Based laptop with SSD, 2-4GB RAM, and moderate graphics, that can run your usual Office to Minecraft software? The Chromebook-killer from Microsoft should be here, but all I hear about are the Surfaces.

Honestly, the only reason my kids don't have Chromebooks is because they don't easily run Minecraft or downloadable games. Sure they can do their school work on them, but they also like to play, and we've already tried messing with Linux on some older desktops.

Re: $149 Chromebooks

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post #2

the said .. > More Chromebooks, for everyone but .. > The Google Store isn't available here yet. > We're working to bring it to more countries as soon as possible. :(

I don't think these Chromebooks are sold in Google Store in any country.

(Google Store selection varies by country, anyway. Where I live, they don't sell any Chromebooks; I might have considered the new Pixel if it weren't for the hassle.)

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post #3

I think the bigger news here is the Chromebit. A $100 device that turns any monitor into a computer? Fascinating.

I thought this was interesting too... but are you also carrying around a keyboard and mouse?

Re: $149 Chromebooks

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I think the bigger news here is the Chromebit. A $100 device that turns any monitor into a computer? Fascinating.

More details on Cnet - http://www.cnet.com/uk/products/asus-chromebit/ Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11AC, USB 2.0 for accessories, 2GB of RAM and 16GB SSD

Amusing that it has a more useful port than the new Macbook.
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