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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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.
    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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. Thaks Gerard...guess I have to check it out.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Originally posted by germcevoy: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.

    Yeah. Once you stop using Windows, you don't look back. Pretty much everything and anything is on other platforms.

    Speaking of other platforms - has anyone had a good experience with the new OS X?
  11. thinking about buying a new digital camera, as my canon powershot proves to be too big for the casual occasion and my old digi cam is hardly worth taking along anymore am interested in a sony or panasonic one... any recs? (up to 350€)
  12. Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]

    Yeah. Once you stop using Windows, you don't look back. Pretty much everything and anything is on other platforms.

    Speaking of other platforms - has anyone had a good experience with the new OS X?
    No problems so far for me.

    Definitely agree on Windows.
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