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  1. Originally posted by germcevoy:New laptop. Toshiba Chromebook 2. A nice upgrade from my Acer C720. It has a 1080p IPS display and is just a much nicer design. Now to sell the Acer.
    How is Chrome OS?
  2. Brilliant. I've never looked back. I have my desktop on order and now my lovely new Chromebook on the way.

    I challenge everyone to try it.
  3. Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
    Brilliant. I've never looked back. I have my desktop on order and now my lovely new Chromebook on the way.

    I challenge everyone to try it.
    Gerard...don't know if you use powerpoint or word a lot...but is the ChromeOS any good with those files? The Google Docs apps are not entirely compatible with new features of word/powerpoint, I've been experiencing hiccups and issues with sharing docs online with Drive. Was wondering how's the experience on ChromeOS.
  4. Originally posted by Ali709:[..]
    Gerard...don't know if you use powerpoint or word a lot...but is the ChromeOS any good with those files? The Google Docs apps are not entirely compatible with new features of word/powerpoint, I've been experiencing hiccups and issues with sharing docs online with Drive. Was wondering how's the experience on ChromeOS.
    If I'm truthful I don't really have a clue as I have no real need for ever. I use google sheets for the odd spreadsheets and find it close to what I know from Wondows. There is also the online versions of Microsoft word also.

    But the Wondows cknnection seems to be the sticking point for most people but for the casual user it definitely ticks all the boxes.
  5. i have an advertising agency and i use only Mac/Apple devices since 1992.
    They are perfect for me and for everything i need. Bye to everybody.
  6. Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
    Brilliant. I've never looked back. I have my desktop on order and now my lovely new Chromebook on the way.

    I challenge everyone to try it.
    I tried a build of Chromium OS which is the open source version, it's more of a preview but I like the layout and its integration into Chrome. I'd love to ditch my Windows 10/Ubuntu 14.4 combo, it's rather high maintenance.
  7. Originally posted by thefly108:[..]
    I tried a build of Chromium OS which is the open source version, it's more of a preview but I like the layout and its integration into Chrome. I'd love to ditch my Windows 10/Ubuntu 14.4 combo, it's rather high maintenance.
    There is zero maintenance with chrome. Updates every 6 weeks. No virus concerns. 4 second boot time and all day battery on laptops. I am looking forward to getting the Chrome box with a nice monitor or 2.
  8. Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
    There is zero maintenance with chrome. Updates every 6 weeks. No virus concerns. 4 second boot time and all day battery on laptops. I am looking forward to getting the Chrome box with a nice monitor or 2.
    Hmm sounds worth looking in to
  9. Thaks Gerard...guess I have to check it out.
  10. You're pretty much limited to Google Docs. Works nicely for writing text, spreadsheets are a bit underdeveloped. If you use Excel to make diagrams and stuff, you'll probably find it lacking.

    I have had my a Chromebook for two years. I like it a lot. Great to surf with and such, but I wouldn't want it to be my only computer.

    I'm probably gonna flip the dev switch and install Crouton, which lets you run both Chrome OS and Linux simultaneously. I feel like I need it since I've been getting into programming a bit.
  11. Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]
    You're pretty much limited to Google Docs. Works nicely for writing text, spreadsheets are a bit underdeveloped. If you use Excel to make diagrams and stuff, you'll probably find it lacking.

    I have had my a Chromebook for two years. I like it a lot. Great to surf with and such, but I wouldn't want it to be my only computer.

    I'm probably gonna flip the dev switch and install Crouton, which lets you run both Chrome OS and Linux simultaneously. I feel like I need it since I've been getting into programming a bit.
    You might be interested in Ubuntu, it's a great distribution of Linux that runs efficiently, I have used it to root androids, replace os on tablets, write powershell (which I am terrible at), etc.
  12. If I can get a buyer for my Acer C720 for £100 then the Toshiba Chromebook 2 will have cost me less than £100 to upgrade. Not bad.

    I'll never go back to Windows. I've never needs MS Office in day to life so I am not missing out on anything really.
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