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15.6" chromebook.
« on: 02 November 2016, 19:11:40 »
Don't need any bells and whistles.

Are these fit for purpose or just cheap crap?

From the limited reviews I've read most say they are 'quick' and easy to use.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2016, 19:51:30 »
If it's for you: adequate.

If it's for Mrs Opti: nowhere near heavy enough.

HTH
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2016, 20:03:52 »
Depends what you want to do with it.

In a nut shell a Chrome Book is an Android App Tablet, so its all down to the Apps.

If you to do any Processing or Windows use, you be better of with a Windows Tablet.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #3 on: 02 November 2016, 22:02:46 »
I think Mrs Opti could get a good spin going on one of those!  :y
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2016, 07:47:50 »
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #5 on: 03 November 2016, 10:58:14 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 03 November 2016, 07:47:50
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.
Yep. It's a glorified tablet with no usable storage, everything will be stored in heaven.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #6 on: 03 November 2016, 12:11:39 »
Ive had one for nearly 3 yrs now and no problems at all . Free lifetime antivirus  :y
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #7 on: 03 November 2016, 12:23:49 »
Thanks, chaps. :y

I can buy a 15.6" Acer for £239 less £20 voucher .......so £219.

It can't be long before somebody comes along to inform me that Acer are a pile of unreliable crap. :)
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #8 on: 03 November 2016, 12:28:53 »
 It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #9 on: 03 November 2016, 12:31:15 »
Quote from: EMD on 03 November 2016, 12:28:53
It does what it says on the tin with no problems hassle free  :)

You own an Acer, Mr EMD?
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #10 on: 03 November 2016, 14:14:46 »
Not sure I'f be parting with 200+ quid for an Acer or any Android Tablet for that matter.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #11 on: 03 November 2016, 17:47:48 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 03 November 2016, 07:47:50
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #12 on: 03 November 2016, 18:50:24 »
Best avoided, as Chromebooks really are, well, shite.  If you *MUST* have one, get a reputable brand, which rules out Acer.

A Windows i3 based laptop should easily come in at around £300 for a branded model, and just for EMD, all versions of Windows desktop have come with free, lifetime AV for years.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #13 on: 03 November 2016, 18:51:04 »
Quote from: TD on 03 November 2016, 17:47:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 03 November 2016, 07:47:50
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
Only if it supports Google Print. In the same way a MacBook needs a printer that supports AirPrint.
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Re: 15.6" chromebook.
« Reply #14 on: 04 November 2016, 06:43:25 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:51:04
Quote from: TD on 03 November 2016, 17:47:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 03 November 2016, 07:47:50
Be aware you cant plug printers / scanners in, so you will need a 'google cloud print' enabled printer if you want to print from it.

So a wifi  printer/scanner wouldn't work with it ?  :-\
Only if it supports Google Print. In the same way a MacBook needs a printer that supports AirPrint.

Ahh Gotcha  :y
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