centermedic Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just got a chrome book. Does anybody have any tips or tricks that the would like to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralcityguy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I got one of these for my nephew. Its good for Facebook and you tube n web surfing but he didn't care much for it since be couldn't play minecraft. So his grandpa uses it now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Newhart Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Which model did you get? I just got the Samsung $249 one, pretty nice. The main problems I have with it, is the poor angle of viewing and the power charger port, that thing is begging to be snapped. Get your 100GB drive space. http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/goodies.html Install the DoNotTrackMe chrome extension. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_gusto Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Where did you get the Samsung one. It's been sold out at the play store since launch. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Newhart Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Newegg.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centermedic Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I Which model did you get? I just got the Samsung $249 one, pretty nice. The main problems I have with it, is the poor angle of viewing and the power charger port, that thing is begging to be snapped. Get your 100GB drive space. http://www.google.co...es/goodies.html Install the DoNotTrackMe chrome extension. . I picked up the $200 Acer mostly because I needed the 320 gb hd. Picked it up mostly for school. Loving it so far. Thanks for reminding me about that extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Newhart Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I chose the Samsung for its battery life, I know Netflix doesn't work on it. The Acer has upgradable RAM past the 2GB which increases the speed, plus the 320 GB HD can be changed to a SSD if needed. I like how it powers up in less than a few seconds, they keyboard is really nice. I surprisingly got used to the two finger page scrolling. I can use the 12 gogo wifi coupons to play on the work flights too. A fun little toy. The remote desktop to my desktop pc works ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Chromebook Pixel: http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromebook-pixel/ AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyattwalter Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Chromebook Pixel: http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromebook-pixel/ AJ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centermedic Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Chromebook Pixel: http://www.google.co...romebook-pixel/ AJ Cough cough hack hack cough....HOW MUCH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake49 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Cough cough hack hack cough....HOW MUCH? They're out of their freakin mind..... yep I will take that Macbook Air 99/100 times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHovah Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Interesting that there is actually a thread on Chromebooks. I have the 64gb LTE version from attending this year's Google I/O conference. A small group of individuals are trying to find a way to hack the LTE chip for use on other networks (like Sprint.) After the sticker shock goes away, (LTE model retails for $1449) it is actually a pretty damn slick device. Fortunately I did not have to pay for mine, but for those with extra cash to burn that are looking for a different experience, It can be worthwhile. for the few things I cannot do, i can use Chrome Remote Desktop to access my other computers. I have found less need for Remote Desktop as of late since I have Linux Dual-booted so I can still access things like Skype or use Wine to run windows programs if necessary. Has anyone else had the chance to play with this device? It certainly is a beast and can take a major fall with no problems. The first week out of the box I had it come crashing down on the floor in the doctor's office when my little brother was throwing a tantrum at his appointment. I was worried that the screen or housing would have been utterly ruined, but there is not a scratch, ding or dent on it. Not that I want to repeat this impromptu test any time soon. Sent from my Chromebook Pixel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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