Thread: Google Releases $1299 Chromebook
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:08 AM   #63
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Originally Posted by JD Gumby View Post
How fast does it need to be, really?
This'll do:

$ systemd-analyze

Startup finished in 2152ms (kernel) + 1135ms (userspace) = 3287ms

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Whatever it is, it most certainly is not even a laptop and is way overpriced.

True about Desktops though. They have now moved back into niche status among consumers. Back where they were before internet. Most people just need a device for some web browsing and games etc. They dont need a powerful desktop. Still though I prefer my desktop for home use. I almost got a laptop to replace my aging desktop. But when I saw that I could get pretty much get double the performance with a desktop and pay less for it than a laptop, my choice was clear. Plus desktops generally last longer than laptops.
The point has been made about desktops being irrelevant as far as comparisons but what better yardstick exists to get a sense of proportion and overpricing?
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