20 minutes with my Chromebook

#1

Post by RandallBrown » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 1:05 AM UTC

20 minutes with my Chromebook
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Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

#2

Post by xxpor » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:26 AM UTC

I think the thing to remember is MacBook Pro: $2000

Chromebook: $500?

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

#3

Post by epochwolf » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:42 AM UTC

xxpor wrote: post #2

I think the thing to remember is MacBook Pro: $2000 Chromebook: $500?

Netbook: $400

iPad with 3G: $629

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by sorbus » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:42 AM UTC

xxpor wrote: post #2

I think the thing to remember is MacBook Pro: $2000 Chromebook: $500?

But a netbook is $250 on the low end, and a full laptop (low-end, but not horribly slow) is $400. A modern laptop (with an i3) can be had for between $470 and $500.

Based on the selection available on Amazon, chromebooks seem to have three price points: $350, $430, and $500.

Admittedly, I'm focusing on the fact that chromebooks don't seem to compare well within your price range, while you're focusing on the fact that it doesn't make sense to compare a chromebook to a macbook pro.

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by simonsarris » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:44 AM UTC

I'm hesitant to complain about a review because it is the author's opinion and they are fully entitled to feel however they want about the product, but if I may make one little yammer...

This is the kind of review methodology I dislike:

"I’ll give this 3/5 stars. I really believe in the spirit of the laptop. It beats out traditional netbooks like my girlfriend’s EeePC and it is going to be a lot better for typing/video watching than my iPad. Unfortunately, it’s still a long way from replacing my Macbook Pro."

3 out of 5 stars for being nicer than anything else in the price range?

There are two general ways you can rate a product: Give it a rating based on all of the possible things it can do, or give it a rating based on its intended expectation. The reviewer seems to be of the first kind.

For many products, like cars and computers, the first kind seems to me a pretty silly way to do things. Almost all of the listed minuses, such as not-impeccable speakers, are givens before the product is purchased. Its like taking points off of a sports car review because there isn't a lot of trunk space.

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by justinschuh » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:48 AM UTC

xxpor wrote: post #2

I think the thing to remember is MacBook Pro: $2000 Chromebook: $500?

$320 at the low end. $500 at the top end for the currently shipping devices.

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by abest » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:50 AM UTC

The Chromebook and MacBook Pro are in completely different price ranges. If you compare a Honda Civic to a Lamborghini it's obvious you won't be satisfied...

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by peregrine » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 3:55 AM UTC

I really really wish google would package up a slightly more powerful cr-48 everything about but the processor is perfect. Including the packaging, startup and hardware.

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by malkia » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 4:23 AM UTC

He should try also the Efika MX SmartBook - I really love their keyboard, one problem is right clicking on the trackpad. For price $199 it's very good (and new HW update is coming in the next few months)

Re: 20 minutes with my Chromebook

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Post by malkia » Tue, Jun 28, 2011, 4:24 AM UTC

xxpor wrote: post #2

I think the thing to remember is MacBook Pro: $2000 Chromebook: $500?

I have MacBook Proc, and it's warranty was more expensive than the chrome book, and I love it.

I also bought Linux based Efika MX SmartBook for $199, and love it too - but for different reasons - OpenGL ES 2.0 & ARM at one place, ready to develop.