"Why Chromebook Pundits Are Out of Touch" - Page 40

Prestidigitweeze · 02-15-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by frahse

Should we be happy that Windows may come to a Chromebook near us, or should we be sad?

Options are good. Those who want to exclude Windows entirely from their chromebook experience may do so. But ideally, those who need to access Windows from their chromebooks should be able to do so, too (through Horizon DaaS or some other means).

It would have made me worry more if Google had said they wanted the experience of using Chrome itself to be like that of using Windows.

And at this point, I'd never buy a laptop without an IPS panel or newer screen tech with equally good viewing angles. Has anyone ever managed to use a laptop without ever having to show things on it to other people? No reason for my grillfiend and I to have to maintain our positions rigidly in the prime viewing spot for 120 minutes just to watch a flick on vacation.

Kumabjorn · 02-15-2014, 07:18 PM

Don't you just hate those BBQ fights?

Prestidigitweeze · 02-15-2014, 11:16 PM

I hate those, too, but having to grill a fiend on the bed while trying to watch a film on a TN panel is especially inconvenient.

Kumabjorn · 02-16-2014, 12:02 AM

Ahh, the pursuit of convenience, no matter what the endeavour. I concur, I concur.

forsooth · 02-17-2014, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

And at this point, I'd never buy a laptop without an IPS panel or newer screen tech with equally good viewing angles. Has anyone ever managed to use a laptop without ever having to show things on it to other people? No reason for my grillfiend and I to have to maintain our positions rigidly in the prime viewing spot for 120 minutes just to watch a flick on vacation.

This is important POINT!

afv011 · 02-22-2014, 12:40 PM

The pawn shop ads may not be working too well, looks like MSFT is feeling the heat...

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Microsoft is reportedly cutting Windows 8.1 license costs by 70 percent for PC makers. Bloomberg News reports that the cuts are targeted at devices that retail for less than $250, in a move designed to combat rival low-cost tablets and Chromebooks.

Source

frahse · 02-22-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by afv011

The pawn shop ads may not be working too well, looks like MSFT is feeling the heat...

Source

They had to do this with netbooks too, to prevent Linux's wide use. The $50 XP license fee didn't go well with $250 machines. Likewise they had to extend XPs life.

frahse · 02-22-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

And at this point, I'd never buy a laptop without an IPS panel or newer screen tech with equally good viewing angles. Has anyone ever managed to use a laptop without ever having to show things on it to other people?

Exactly! There are many people you don't want to rub ears together with.

afv011 · 03-03-2014, 02:27 PM

Some new announcements from Samsung.

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The latest addition to the line-up of Chrome OS-powered portables comes in 11.6- and 13.3-inch screen sizes, with prices starting at $320 and $400, respectively. Both are expected to start shipping next month.

Both sizes are powered by Samsung's Exnos 5 Octa processor, similar to the one you'll find in some versions of the Galaxy S5. The 13-incher has a full HD 1920x1080 display, both have 4GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, and both are expected to get about eight hours of battery life.

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsun...arm-processors

I'm not particularly fond of the fake leather back, and I'd rather have a Haswell CPU, but it's good to see higher res screens and 4GB RAM.

tubemonkey · 03-04-2014, 03:26 AM

These things are getting spendy. Do they have IPS displays?

tubemonkey · 03-04-2014, 11:12 AM

It's March now, so what day is the Chromebox being released?

frahse · 03-05-2014, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

The pawn shop ads may not be working too well, looks like MSFT is feeling the heat...

The pawn shop ads may not be working too well, looks like MSFT is feeling the heat...

Quote:

Quote:
Microsoft is reportedly cutting Windows 8.1 license costs by 70 percent for PC makers. Bloomberg News reports that the cuts are targeted at devices that retail for less than $250, in a move designed to combat rival low-cost tablets and Chromebooks.

Source

I did see where MS may have a FREE version of Win 8.1.

Chrome OS is indeed a world mover!

Microsoft experimenting with free version of Windows 8.1
By Tom Warren on February 28, 2014 08:17 am

"Microsoft is currently experimenting with a free version of Windows 8.1 that could boost the number of people using the operating system. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is building "Windows 8.1 with Bing," a version that will bundle key Microsoft apps and services. While early versions of the software have leaked online, we understand that Windows 8.1 with Bing is an experimental project that aims to bring a low-cost version of Windows to consumers. ZDNet first reported some Windows 8.1 with Bing details earlier this week.

"Designed as a free or low-cost upgrade for Windows 7 users"

We’re told that Microsoft is aiming to position Windows 8.1 with Bing as a free or low-cost upgrade for Windows 7 users."

Free!!!

frahse · 03-05-2014, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

These things are getting spendy. Do they have IPS displays?

The new Samsung Chromebooks aren't IPS.

Current $259
New and Better $319 8 hours
New and Best $400 13.3 and better resolution, but no IPS. 8 1/2hours.

They use the ARM octa cpu but two different versions.

Note, I might have the 8 and 8 1/2 switched above.

Graham · 03-05-2014, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by frahse

The new Samsung Chromebooks aren't IPS.

I actually prefer the matte screen of my Samsung to the glossy IPS screens, so I'm happy with this.

For me, the upgrades hit exactly the right notes, with the possible exception of the faux leather case.

The current Samsung Chromebook is the most enjoyable laptop I've ever owned - light, hassle-free, silent, 6 hour battery life, pretty much instant on - but it is a little slow when compared to my Chromebox and having the USB ports round the back is daft.

So, by doubling the RAM, speeding up the processor, extending the battery life by another few hours, and moving the USB ports to the sides on the new model, I think Samsung have nailed it.

Graham

tubemonkey · 03-05-2014, 05:19 AM

Outside of audiobooks, I'm quite happy with my Acer C720. It's my living room PC and for occasional trips to family and friends.

$250 is my upper limit for a Chrome device. The other Chromebooks offer nothing to me to warrant charging higher prices.

While the fake black leather seems a bit strange on a laptop, at least it's not that glossy white chrome-plated stuff Samsung is obsessed with.

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02-15-2014, 07:18 PM	#587
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Don't you just hate those BBQ fights?

02-15-2014, 11:16 PM	#588
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	I hate those, too, but having to grill a fiend on the bed while trying to watch a film on a TN panel is especially inconvenient.

02-16-2014, 12:02 AM	#589
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Ahh, the pursuit of convenience, no matter what the endeavour. I concur, I concur.

03-04-2014, 03:26 AM	#595
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,773 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	These things are getting spendy. Do they have IPS displays?

03-04-2014, 11:12 AM	#596
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,773 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	It's March now, so what day is the Chromebox being released?

03-05-2014, 05:19 AM	#600
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,773 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Outside of audiobooks, I'm quite happy with my Acer C720. It's my living room PC and for occasional trips to family and friends. $250 is my upper limit for a Chrome device. The other Chromebooks offer nothing to me to warrant charging higher prices. While the fake black leather seems a bit strange on a laptop, at least it's not that glossy white chrome-plated stuff Samsung is obsessed with.