I am self sponsored so I am required to buy my own non productive products to help support my work and get others to purchase a cubic millimeter of space 440,000 light years from here that I am subletting to an alien race for war games
My cheap Acer Chromebook just turned seven years old and I have used and abused the shit out of it. Yet, it still works like the day it came out of the box. I'm sold on Chromebooks.
I lived off of my chromebook during college. I tried going back to a basic PC and kept reaching for the chromebook. These are the most underrated little computers. I now only use a chromebook
Thank you. I am a freelance writer here in Virginia, and I just bought a new Acer Chromebook to replace my eight-year-old Lenovo laptop. I am 56, and I didn't even know it was such a different device. I am still getting used to working with it.
Awesome I've owned a Samsung Chromebook plus for almost a year now and it has not slowed down one bit and it improves with each monthly update! Thank you for highlighting the beauty of chromebooks
Excellent to hear someone talking up Chromebooks! I first came to Chromebook about ten years ago, and I was immediately hooked. It switches on almost instantly. Almost instantly you're connected to the world, with everything ready to use. After years of frustration using awful Windows, and like everyone, having lost data because I forgot to save it - or it just crashed. After years of having to put up with 'Windows is updating. Do not switch off your computer' nonsense, just when I needed to do something urgently on the computer, I was completely free of all this! Chromebook is really fast, really efficient and really inexpensive.
Great intro mate. Yes, Chromebooks are indeed ahead of its time and few people realize how much it can simplify your tech life. Other than running certain programs, intense gaming , or serious data management software, I realize the other bulk of computer use is on the browser. And this is where my Chromebook shines in speed, reliability, and user experience. I hate waiting long times for my Windows to update or for it to do other tasks without me knowing in the background which slows my tasks down. Overall, Chromebooks are a great medium between smartphones and Windows.
Chromebook is not ahead of its time, it's Linux and Linux has been around longer than you have. Your views of the world are so limited you think that this is something new?
Chromebooks are just a skinned Linux distro with everything that makes it decent taken right out of it, leaving you with garbage. My $800 linux laptop (well it had Windows but I took that off when I bought the machine) blows ANY Chromebook out of the water because it has decent hardware and way better support than Chromebooks do.
Watching on my Chromebook! It has become my primary device as I am a Realtor and need fast boot/shutdown and all the software I need to access is via web based applications I as I don't game and don't know how to video edit yet, it's all I need. I just wish there were more bigger screen and higher resolution models. They are coming but not much choice as yet. HP just announced their first 15 inch Chromebook so the OS is gaining traction. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.
There are a few bigger models. Acer has two 15.6" models with 1080p touch displays. Planning to pick up one of them (a 2-in-1 model) pretty soon...the Acer Chromebook Spin 15 comes with a backlit keyboard, 4 GB of RAM, and a quad-core Pentium processor.
Please produce a video on selecting a Chromebook for purchase. Please include topics such as: what you WANT vs. what you NEED (your own user requirements), amount of local storage, number and type of USB ports, ethernet port, WiFi range, quality of built-in monitor and speakers and keyboard (for the dwindling number of touch-typists among us), assessing reliability projections (a la Consumer Reports survey feedback), and offline backup of your personal data. And: what do you do if an elephant steps on your Chromebook? Buy another one and clone it from the first one's backup (full system image). How?
That has to be one of the best explanations on Chromebook's I have ever seen and I have seen most of them I teach I.T. For a living if every one had a Chromebook I would be out of work lol 🇬🇧🤓👨🏻💻
I bought my first Chromebook two years ago. A week ago I passed it to my grand-daughter, because two weeks ago I bought a new Chromebook. I have been a computer hobbyist since 1986, when I started with Spectravideo 32, upgraded to a Commodore 64 in 1991, and an IBM PC about 1993. I currently use an i5 Windows 10 desktop, but on the move, a Chromebook is always my choice because both Chromebooks have been the best devices for hooking up to wi-fi and bluetooth. So, along with my Chromebook I usually take my bluetooth mouse and bluetooth speaker. I also carry a 64gb USB for storage. My current Chromebook is both Android and Linux ready.
As a senior citizen (an old fart) who has just got a chromebook, I found this video very reassuring that I have done the right thing. My PC now has a new function. All it does now is show pretty videos of birdies and beaches on a big screen, and is mostly only switched on when I have visitors. As for this video, I can't thank you enough for not saying "Hi Guys", "Let's get started", or reminding me to like, subscribe, or request notifications. Those things, I only do if I feel like it. And I did feel like it. Give my regards to your sponsor. And your hairdresser.
I bought an HP 360x Chromebook last year. It's the best tech purchase I've made in many years. I'll never go back to a pc. Sure they're not all beefed up as their counterparts. But... And here's the key detail; my Chromebook always works, saves autonomously every second, runs smoothly, and never freezes.
Chris Griffin yeah I got a Samsung chromebook 3. It is amazing and durable. I can also stream my pc to my chromebook so I didn’t need to buy an expensive windows laptop
@Best4rtNiteClips Chromebooks are designed for usability, fast boot-ups, and naturally running Web apps flawlessly. For business owners requiring basic productivity, they're a blessing. More advanced users, like developers, also appreciate them for the Linux support (on newer models, that is). Lastly, they are, in fact, laptops, most being touchscreen-enabled, and many being 360-degree convertibles (with some of these having a built-in stylus, etc). Once they begin shipping with discrete graphics cards and some native applications (likely around the corner), people will be flocking to these machines. As they say, don't knock it until you've tried it.
@@Damian-cilr2 Why wouldn't they run Chrome? It's a lightweight operating system with a Web browser at its core. Any modern-day machine with entry-level processing power will fly under those requirements. I, too, made these assumptions prior to trying out Chromebooks, and now they make up my primary drivers.
I have been using a Chromebook (Pixelbook) as my only Laptop for 18 months now and I can almost do everything + things I wouldn't be able to do it on a windows device. it's faster, and more battery friendly and the fact that you can use both Android and Linux apps on Chrome OS is just amazing
A good, clean and well produced video about Chromebooks! I was quite surprised to see your subscriber count as you deserve much more! Keep on persevering brother, you'll make it big one day! Don't lose hope :)
Good video. Got my Samsung Chromebook 3 in April last year, and I love it. One of the BEST things I've gotten from Walmart. However, not ALL Chromebooks have a touch screen. Mine doesn't, but I don't mind.
Going on my fifth year as a fulltime chromebook user. I use it for business and personal stuff. I know they are not for everyone, but there is very little I can't do with my chromebooks. Thanks for posting your video.
Am using my Chromebook now this very minute and have done for a couple or three years now and I love it. Bought it originally as a simple to use access to the internet, which it eminently is, but it is so much more. Having Chrome on my Windows 10 desktop I have maximum productivity but find I use my Chrome book more and more - it picks up so quickly as soon as I open the lid we are away on the great highway.
Enjoyed the video very much. I’m a relatively new convert to Chromebook but like you, I’ve become a big fan. With the Linux environment so easy to set up, software development is an option. I currently run Microsoft’s visual code on my Chromebook and I works quite well. There’s also the ability to install and run compilers for c/c++/c# java go etc. So from a software development standpoint it’s pretty solid. I’ll still build on a higher powered machine if I’m doing big projects but I can either remote into work from my Chromebook or I can use either Amazon or Googles cloud machines. This cheap box has been fantastic in that I paid very little for it. If it was lost/stolen/broken, I could replace it without breaking the bank and I could be back up and running in no time at all.
Thank you Thomas. You have no idea how much a baby boomer like myself appreciates these videos. Right now, my task is learning how to use the touch screen on my Chromebook OS.
Although this video came out almost two years ago, it's still relevant today and goes into why I'm using Chrome OS / CloudReady as my main Operating Systems: Simple, easy-to-use and maintain. We've got several ChromeBooks for our Home. There are couple recent developments that weren't around back then: Cloud gaming such as Google Stadia and others. Another one is Parallels for running Windows (only available in Enterprise). I'm glad you also mention CloudReady which I'm currently using for Home and Work and remote into headless Mac and Windows VM's. I've also got some home-grown servers such as miniDLNA and WordPress web servers at Home.
@@winxwest2964 Kind of. I love the laptop part but the tablet is too big and clunky. The only good part of the tablet is that I can Install apps from the Play Store and use them on the laptop.
Love your video. I turned on to a chromebook when I went to buy a smaller size laptop. The manager at Office Depot explained the difference and she sold me my first one (almost 10 years ago) and I have never looked back!!!!
I actually needed this to help me decide on a new laptop. I always stayed with windows but since I use google for everything basically it only makes sense but I was scared to switch.
Thank you for this video! I just switched over to Chromebook after many years of being terribly irritated by Windows. My Windows laptop had a virus and had to be repaired recently, and at that time I debated just buying something less expensive instead. The cost of the repair was the same as an inexpensive alternative. I'm kicking myself now for bothering to get it repaired because it died within a couple of months so I'm done! I've got my Chromebook now which I really like... I only use computers for basic internet stuff, and some document work. In that regard I'm not really sure how it's a whole lot different from my larger Samsung tablet if I had a keyboard attached? Anyway, I don't think I'll be going back to Windows anytime soon. I like the Chromebook, it's a lovely little thing that does what I need it to. 😁👍❤️
Good explanation. I went Chromebook only at home few months ago, and I'm hooked. Everything lives in Google, so I have access to all my stuff when I'm at work with Windows. I love living in the cloud, instead of being chained to a computer.
I was considering Chromebook, saw a few reviews, then had second thoughts. The way you describe their flexibility - and ESPECIALLY the ability to edit multimedia - ESPECIALLY music/audio/Draws - sold me on Chromebooks once again!
I've been using Chromebooks for 7 years. Never a problem except with printing, but that has been resolved recently. The only problem I was having was that picture thumbnails were loading very slowly or not at all. It started around November 2019 and drove me nuts. I use pictures for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, so I had a lot of them. But I tried everything to get them to load up like they used when bringing them up in the file manager. Even the ones on Google Drive were having the same problem. Others had that problem too and no one could solve it. So after 4 months of that I bought a MacBook Air. Two months later the thumbnail loading problem somehow was corrected. Probably over a couple of system updates. So now I am back to my Chromebook as my daily driver. It just works. I have a Windows 10 Desktop that I only turn on to run the updates. :) I have the HP x360 14 inch with the 8th Gen i3 processor, 8 GB of Ram and 64 GB SSD. It is a powerhouse.
I am not an early adopter and have limited IT experience, but for me, having used a chromebook for the last 3 years the standout features still remain: a). Boots up in less than 10 seconds (instead of endless "chuntering" whilst updating all sorts of stuff that I do not need or want on my desktop (Windows 10) b). Few, if any, security issues c). Great battery life enough said!
@@joshuareveles I have a Surface Pro which boots up in under 10 seconds and it has a 14hr battery life. I'm basically saying that modern Windows laptops have a minimum of 8 hr battery lives these days.
whats wrong with you man, with quick boot options I hardly wait more then 2 sec to restart my windows My ultrabook usually run 12/14 hours with windows Also chromebooks either too expensive, or build from cheap shitty plastic Yea chromebook don't have security issues....haha
My now aging laptop literally boots in under 10 secs, has 12 hours of battery (not anymore though, battery's aging), and security is such a little issue ive never ran any anti-viruses or had any my entire life.
I'm a Chromebook tech and I started not using it as much but lately, I've been using it more and more vs my windows workstation. I love that sheets and docs are cloud-based and great for school so I don't have to remote into my machine. I just make them on sheets and download them as Doxx. I also want to say that when choosing a Chromebook make sure the manufacture makes parts if you want longevity from the device. Hp makes parts, as well as third-party vendors, make replacement parts for a long time. Lenovo they don't after a few years. One of the main repairs I make is video cable, screens, and batteries. I also want to add that they are also easy to troubleshoot most issues can be fixed by doing a wash on the device.
watching this on a chromebook. good video. i just needed a computer that worked for editing in lightroom and writing. and a pluss that i dont need to plug inn my charger everywhere i go
I use my Chromebook as a web access around the house, playing videos while eating lunch, etc. Works great! I do my heavy photo editing on a desktop in the study. Great delivery, bravo. Where are you with such a lovely tropical back garden?
Hey Lance, thanks a bunch! Sounds like that Chromebook is a perfect fit for ya! And this tropical back garden is in northern Australia! A nice payoff for the sometimes oppressive humidity ;)
@@Thoroughmas I live in central highland Mexico. The tropical, very humid coast is about 4 hrs (downhill) by car. Having it for occasional vacation is enough for me. BTW, I like your delivery... just right casual clarity.
Easiest way to explain chromebook's to people who just don't get it is.. "Think of it as a mobile phone with a large screen and a full keyboard." Chromebook hardware is (mostly) comparable with a high end mobile phone.
I originally was PC most of my early professional career, then dumped the PC when I discovered Mac, then went Chromebook 4 years ago and never looked back - and I'm on my 3rd Chromebook and about to buy another one more high powered. Best decision I ever made! Better on the budget too compared to PC/Mac. GREAT VIDEO!
I just bought our second Chromebook. We have a full windows laptop too and I almost never use it except for when my son has my Chromebook. My wife loves her Chromebook, even though the Z key stopped working, it's pretty old. Basically, I rarely have a need for a Windows PC, and Chromebooks keep improving their functionality. Plus, there are the updates that are super simple and make even windows 10 regular updates seem outrageously slow.
One of the biggest issues I had with Chromebooks was that they didn't support external storage for android apps, but that has been resolved with Chrome OS 72. Hopefully linux support improves soon too
I just joined the Chromebook world and so far I'm digging it with my Google Pixelbook Go. Thanks for all those valuable links. I'm into photography and photo editing. New subscriber
Lol! Probably more like moving into an apartment. For some, moving into an apartment with a family/downsizing isn't practical. A lot of people might have everything they need. For me, I wouldn't do anything on a Windows laptop that I can't do on a Chromebook..
@@winxwest2964 tbf, if you have a desktop, and only use a windows laptop as a secondary device, it's entirely feasible that a chromebook could accomplish everything that your windows laptop would be needed to. Bearing in mind, that ofc, a desktop is almost always the way to go for professional or gaming set ups.
For a video edited on ChromeOS, this turned out really well. The only thing really that is stopping me from going to ChromeOS fully as my main computer is the lack of optimization with Microsoft Office on Chromebooks, and some of my classes require it. Once they get better optimization, then I’ll be fine switching to it.
I use mine for a lot of things, but there are times when a full computer is needed. But about 95% of the time, it's great. Mine is a Samsung touchscreen (the silver one)
Thanks Thomas, I watched on my Chromebook of 3 years, getting ready to buy another Chromebook. I migrated from MacBook Pro 3 years ago, would never go back to that environment. I'm thinking of getting a Lenovo N42 - anyone out there with this Chromebook? Subscribed to you b/c I like your style and content. Thanks!
For "heavy lifting", a home/family server/workstation can be accessed with Chromebooks at home over WiFi or anywhere in the world that an Internet connection can be established. You will need a dynamic DNS account from some company (unless you are a real Internet geek). A good VPN is highly advised for traveling overseas especially. If a good Internet connection is iffy away from home, it is amazing how small a box that powerful server can be built into for business and development environments to easily tote along with you. High-end gaming or video editing portable systems are quite a bit more challenging to make easily portable. Watching video on a Chromebook away from home is well within its capabilities, coupled with a USB drive containing the video content you want. Setting up a Chromebook to play local video rather than streaming can be a bit tricky for the average user.
I started with a cheap Chromebook and then upgraded to the expensive Google pixel. It's such an elegant computer that I can do real work on. I just bought my wife her first chromebook.
@@akshatmathur4314 If you can do it in a browser, you can do it on a Chromebook. You can also install a Linux virtual machine if you need to compile or something.
Thank You....Excellent content, however it not just the content that I enjoyed but you are humble and easy to listen to. So many UA-cam reviews, bloggers and internet personalities I find to be arrogant and attempt to be comedians. You did not. Subscribed.
I've got 4. My kids finished their last year of college with them. Bullet proof! I'd love to buy a new one but cant justify it, because mine are all still working.
I went Chrome OS about two years ago. GOOD RIDDANCE WINDOWS. I now spend my time working, not waiting for little spinny wheels, something not responding, slow updates, and things getting slower each month. Anything Chrome doesn't nativley support, I've easily found Android and Linux alternatives.
I JUST bought a Anycubic Mega-S today and did my first test print (owl_pair) not too long ago. They turned out GREAT and I'm already IN LOVE with this printer. The moment I got done with my owl prints I was immediately ready to start a new project. Unfortunately, I have a Google Chromebook and what I quickly began sensing is that while many fans admire these machines, the 3D printing industry doesn't seem to have a lot of love for the Anycubic or Chromebooks in general. I've been on many slicer and printer websites, and not many mention the Anycubic or Chromebooks as their solutions for designing or slicing. That being said, I have what I have, and as a beginner,, I love what I have and I'm looking for as much information I can get on how to print, and get getting print quality, using these two machines. What I'm looking for are CLEAR, CONCISE instructions on how to accomplish the whole process of 3D printings using what I have. As the Anycubic's chosen softwareI really need Cura on my system. ANYBODY that could help me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Thanks for this video. I received a Chromebook as a gift about 4 years ago. I didn't think I'd like it, and there are a few limitations, but once you learn what's out there, the limitations become less and less. I am glad that you pointed out how the cloud services will nickel-and-dime you to death if you're not careful.
For what I use most: 1. MS Office - O365 web page. No issues in most cases. I have also installed the Android App of Excel/Powerpoint/Word/Outlook. When I am offline, these would work. 2. Entertainment - Netflix/PrimeVideo webpage or Android App. Not much differences. 3. Photo Editing - for myself, LR CC on webpage or Android App both work very well. I use Snapseed for even more casual edits. Sometimes I do more extensive editing and I would go to my home Windows machine and fire up LR CC Classic/Photoshop. But since I am editing photos for fun/hobby, I found less and less use of Windows version (Esp. after LR CC Android's recent updates). 4. Video Editing - I do very little of this at this point. Had a look at wevideo and it seems ok. 5. Gaming - Android puzzle games work mostly fine. Some may scales badly but I found that if the game is designed to run portrait mode, I'll need to turn my Chromebook to portrait mode first, making sure the launcher is displaying everything ok, then launch the game. I'm sure more intense games like PUBG/Fortnite or something similar will not do well for most Chromebook (less CPU muscle) but for me it's ok as I don't play those anyway. 6. Almost forget: video/audio conferencing - my work place used to use Webex and it sucks on Chromebook. We recently switched to Zoom and boom, I can do everything (host, participate, dial a phone, use usb headset (from Logitech), share screen...) 7. VPN - never got Cisco VPN (AnyConnect) to work. I have no solution. Luckily, the company I work for put almost everything on web except really sensitive internal stuffs. For those, I have to use a Windows PC.
Enjoyed the video! Thank you! Another thing you can do to greatly enhance a Chromebook is install Linux (as not just using the built-in Crostini). Unlike with Crostini, a real Linux distro has audio, mouse, and GPU support. I'm playing the full version of Minecraft on my Chromebook, as well as several rather high end Steam games (Rocket League, Doom, Borderlands 2, Team Fortress 2, etc.). You can also run higher end video and photo editors. You switch back and forth between Linux and ChromeOS with a keyboard combination, and they're both running at the same time. I still use Crostini for some things (like Thunderbird email) which allows me to access my email as it was simply a ChromeOS app, but for real power apps, I just ctrl+alt+shift-arrow to Linux.
I use Chrome and Android exclusively. I just gave up on Windows. Chromebooks really shine on a network, and everything I do on one is accessible on all the others. My only issue is that the OS is slightly different on each device. I even have a Chromecast on my tv.
As a chromebook owner I can tell you that owning one is a very unique experience. Better said, it's like a love/hate relationship. Sometimes you want to punch out of frustration and other times your actually impressed by what the little sucker can do. If your going to buy one I recommend you own hardware with windows OS or whatever other first and get the chromebook as a secondary. Also have patience with it at first because it takes getting used to at first. With that said a chromebook can very conveniente sometimes and eventually it will grow on you.
Great vid, thank you - covered a lot of ground efficiently and elegantly. Usually arm gestures are just annoying, but they're part of your entertaining style 😊
Thank you for your insight and humour while providing helpful info :) I'm going to buy my 1st chromebook today amidst this pandemic because of school work and keeping in touch with loved ones. God Bless
One solution I would like to add; have an other computer online and make with the remote desktop plugin a connection to it. From my experience it is just like if I was using it local. Need a fair internet connection obviously.
I have used a Chromebook since late 2016 and I do completely run my small business using this beautiful, simple device. A lot has happened with Chrome OS since you made this video (which I stumbled on and watched out of curiosity) and the operating system as well as Google's Drive and other apps continue to get better and better with every update. And there are some really nice third party apps for everything from document management and PDF creation to faxing... and a lot of them are free to use or have very fair annual fees. This is a good video... perhaps it's time to do an update for your fans. Your videos seem well put together, light and easy to watch while quite informative. Nice job.
I just installed Neverware’s cloudready OS on my 2009 MacBook Air. Except from it occasionally and mysteriously failed to find the built-in wifi network card, it brought it live again, rather than it being smashed or recycled.
The really bad thing with Chromebook OS is that it's look like a forever beta version. Everything is "almost" done but never finished. UI : Never finished (You can't sort apps in drawer, can't create directories, shortcuts,etc ) Bluetooth: never finished. BT is a mess on Chromebooks, Android Emulation : buggy and stretched apps, apps don't have access to SD Card, Linux emulation: not finished for the reasons you said in your video, On the paper, Chrome OS is a simple and verstatile environment . In reality, it's very frustrating and can't be used as a daily driver imo.
Great points and a perfectly valid viewpoint. Notes on a couple of the things you mentioned: I believe you can sort apps in drawer, and group them into folders. For the most part Android apps do now have SD card access. Some other Android issues are being rectified with Android 9 which is currently rolling out. Still I agree there are things that could prove very frustrating!
@@ThoroughmasYou can regroup app into folders indeed but you can't sort apps in drawer! I mean sorting by alphabetical order, recent installation, most used, etc. About access for SD Cards for Android apps, things get better with release 72 but it's faaar from being a native feature. If it works sometimes under certain conditions, it doesn't work at all !
I need to buy another laptop to replace my aging Windows device. Chromebooks have interested me as an alternative but getting unbiased and simplified information has become a chore. This video explains it (nearly) all. It does it in language I can understand and has answered most of the questions I have about Chromebooks. Well done. And you now have yet another subscriber.
Great video. A computer is a computer. Chromebooks might not be for everybody but I am sure you've helped a lot of people with this video. Yes, the platform has its problems (which platform doesn't?) but every year more and more bugs are ironed out. And more importantly, every year it has more adapters. Keep up the good work.
I used a low-spec ASUS C300M to get through half of college and two and half years of teaching. Planning to swap it out for an Acer Chromebook Spin 15 pretty soon. Looking forward to Play Store support, a larger, sharper display, access to Linux apps through Crostini, and a backlit keyboard. Most affordable machine I could find that offers the features I need.
My first Chromebook was the Acer C720. I bought it used in 2013. I wanted something light-weight and convenient that I could pack in my travel bag. Two years ago, I also bought a Samsung Plus 2 as backup, because I was concerned about the upcoming "AUE" or "Auto-Update Expiration" date (now referred to as "End of Updates"). Yes, the updates to my Acer did come to an end, but that didn't affect any functionality on the Acer that I could see. For a while, I'd get the occasional warning that the updates were ending, but those stopped after about 6 months. And, here I am, still zipping around on the Internet, carefree and happy! This Chromebook has never lost its stride. Right now, I am typing this comment on that Acer. Yes, it's old, so I have to plug it in to charge it more often than I used to, and it has one of those old low resolution screens. However, this thing "keeps on keepin' on" -- countless hours -- every day. And, it never complains!! : )
I bought an xbox360 but later found out it wasn’t a chrome book, can I fix that? Also are you the guy from the Silicon Valley show with the big head? You guys look similar, no offence. Love from austrialia ❤️
I've been running my entire real estate business with Chromebooks for several years. I just replaced my windows desktop with a CHROMEBOX. Wow! What a gr8 little computer!
I've had a $150 chromebook as my main computer for 3 years now. I love that it's essentially a disposable computer that I don't have to worry too much about banging up when I take it about with me. Crouton is a great project that allows you to run Ubuntu or Debian under the same Chrome OS kernel, great for CLI linux. I also use it as a dumb terminal to connect to my headless raspis.
I went from a Dell Latitude D630 to an Acer Chromebook 15. Love it. Had the LG Stylo 3, and a TicWatch E. Then got rid of the Stylo 3, and got a VERY used iPhone SE. Got lucky enough to get an Apple Watch S3. And a ripping deal for a $400 MacBook Air early 2015
"But first a quick word about my sponsor, i don't have one and these are just my personal views"
Liked and subbed
... but there was a sponsor
I am self sponsored so I am required to buy my own non productive products to help support my work and get others to purchase a cubic millimeter of space 440,000 light years from here that I am subletting to an alien race for war games
@@julianavar3836 i have a sponsor he goes to my tech-anonymous meeting with me....lol
ditto and my channel runs the same
You’re in for a surprise, his other videos are nothing like this.
My cheap Acer Chromebook just turned seven years old and I have used and abused the shit out of it. Yet, it still works like the day it came out of the box. I'm sold on Chromebooks.
Are they good can you play steam on them
@@earlbrown7529 I'm not a gamer but you can learn English on them..
You will have a hard time finding editing softwares that support the chromebook, other than that it works sold. I to also have a acer chromebook
@@primetimegaming7264 If I needed editing software that would be a problem. For general use, they work just fine regardless of how old they are.
Might be the same great model I own.
I have a chromebook and i already know all this stuff, but it was still intresting just because how well constructed this video is.
Oh yeah yeah
I lived off of my chromebook during college. I tried going back to a basic PC and kept reaching for the chromebook. These are the most underrated little computers. I now only use a chromebook
Thank you. I am a freelance writer here in Virginia, and I just bought a new Acer Chromebook to replace my eight-year-old Lenovo laptop. I am 56, and I didn't even know it was such a different device. I am still getting used to working with it.
Awesome I've owned a Samsung Chromebook plus for almost a year now and it has not slowed down one bit and it improves with each monthly update! Thank you for highlighting the beauty of chromebooks
Excellent to hear someone talking up Chromebooks! I first came to Chromebook about ten years ago, and I was immediately hooked. It switches on almost instantly. Almost instantly you're connected to the world, with everything ready to use. After years of frustration using awful Windows, and like everyone, having lost data because I forgot to save it - or it just crashed. After years of having to put up with 'Windows is updating. Do not switch off your computer' nonsense, just when I needed to do something urgently on the computer, I was completely free of all this! Chromebook is really fast, really efficient and really inexpensive.
Great intro mate. Yes, Chromebooks are indeed ahead of its time and few people realize how much it can simplify your tech life. Other than running certain programs, intense gaming , or serious data management software, I realize the other bulk of computer use is on the browser. And this is where my Chromebook shines in speed, reliability, and user experience. I hate waiting long times for my Windows to update or for it to do other tasks without me knowing in the background which slows my tasks down. Overall, Chromebooks are a great medium between smartphones and Windows.
Chromebook is not ahead of its time, it's Linux and Linux has been around longer than you have. Your views of the world are so limited you think that this is something new?
@@manatutormtg I guess you didn't watch the video. Editors available.
Chromebooks are just a skinned Linux distro with everything that makes it decent taken right out of it, leaving you with garbage.
My $800 linux laptop (well it had Windows but I took that off when I bought the machine) blows ANY Chromebook out of the water because it has decent hardware and way better support than Chromebooks do.
Watching on my Chromebook! It has become my primary device as I am a Realtor and need fast boot/shutdown and all the software I need to access is via web based applications I as I don't game and don't know how to video edit yet, it's all I need. I just wish there were more bigger screen and higher resolution models. They are coming but not much choice as yet. HP just announced their first 15 inch Chromebook so the OS is gaining traction. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.
There are a few bigger models. Acer has two 15.6" models with 1080p touch displays. Planning to pick up one of them (a 2-in-1 model) pretty soon...the Acer Chromebook Spin 15 comes with a backlit keyboard, 4 GB of RAM, and a quad-core Pentium processor.
I don't often leave comments, but will done to the presenter. Affable and knowledgeable. Somebody sponsor this guy!
Please produce a video on selecting a Chromebook for purchase. Please include topics such as: what you WANT vs. what you NEED (your own user requirements), amount of local storage, number and type of USB ports, ethernet port, WiFi range, quality of built-in monitor and speakers and keyboard (for the dwindling number of touch-typists among us), assessing reliability projections (a la Consumer Reports survey feedback), and offline backup of your personal data.
And: what do you do if an elephant steps on your Chromebook? Buy another one and clone it from the first one's backup (full system image). How?
Why clone it when your files are all on the google drive?
That has to be one of the best explanations on Chromebook's I have ever seen and I have seen most of them I teach I.T. For a living if every one had a Chromebook I would be out of work lol 🇬🇧🤓👨🏻💻
@Deon Denis More likely you never see them again because they're unhappy that you put Linux on their Windows PC?
@Deon Denis deon but how do u install windows apps on them for most clients its impossible.
I bought my first Chromebook two years ago. A week ago I passed it to my grand-daughter, because two weeks ago I bought a new Chromebook. I have been a computer hobbyist since 1986, when I started with Spectravideo 32, upgraded to a Commodore 64 in 1991, and an IBM PC about 1993. I currently use an i5 Windows 10 desktop, but on the move, a Chromebook is always my choice because both Chromebooks have been the best devices for hooking up to wi-fi and bluetooth. So, along with my Chromebook I usually take my bluetooth mouse and bluetooth speaker. I also carry a 64gb USB for storage. My current Chromebook is both Android and Linux ready.
As a senior citizen (an old fart) who has just got a chromebook, I found this video very reassuring that I have done the right thing. My PC now has a new function. All it does now is show pretty videos of birdies and beaches on a big screen, and is mostly only switched on when I have visitors. As for this video, I can't thank you enough for not saying "Hi Guys", "Let's get started", or reminding me to like, subscribe, or request notifications. Those things, I only do if I feel like it. And I did feel like it. Give my regards to your sponsor. And your hairdresser.
I bought an HP 360x Chromebook last year. It's the best tech purchase I've made in many years. I'll never go back to a pc. Sure they're not all beefed up as their counterparts. But... And here's the key detail; my Chromebook always works, saves autonomously every second, runs smoothly, and never freezes.
Chris Griffin yeah I got a Samsung chromebook 3. It is amazing and durable. I can also stream my pc to my chromebook so I didn’t need to buy an expensive windows laptop
Can you print from a Chromebook?
@@mrsamba8151 it depends on the printer but yeah. i have an old one which doesnt seem supported but i can print on my friends printer
@@mrsamba8151 yes, very easily in fact.
@@ProPrince thanks.
Definitely clicking on that sponsor.
First video I've seen of you, I'm impressed
Someone who actually reviews chromebooks without any prejudice against chromebooks.
@Best4rtNiteClips Chromebooks are designed for usability, fast boot-ups, and naturally running Web apps flawlessly. For business owners requiring basic productivity, they're a blessing. More advanced users, like developers, also appreciate them for the Linux support (on newer models, that is). Lastly, they are, in fact, laptops, most being touchscreen-enabled, and many being 360-degree convertibles (with some of these having a built-in stylus, etc). Once they begin shipping with discrete graphics cards and some native applications (likely around the corner), people will be flocking to these machines. As they say, don't knock it until you've tried it.
@@sqsp when some models can barely run chrome yeah no mate
@@Damian-cilr2 Why wouldn't they run Chrome? It's a lightweight operating system with a Web browser at its core. Any modern-day machine with entry-level processing power will fly under those requirements. I, too, made these assumptions prior to trying out Chromebooks, and now they make up my primary drivers.
@@Damian-cilr2 then get a good one and stop being cheap
One of the better reviews I have seen on UA-cam in a while. This guys a natural. This channel is going to grow fast, mark my words.
I have been using a Chromebook (Pixelbook) as my only Laptop for 18 months now and I can almost do everything + things I wouldn't be able to do it on a windows device. it's faster, and more battery friendly and the fact that you can use both Android and Linux apps on Chrome OS is just amazing
This guy really looks a nice person, subscribed.
A good, clean and well produced video about Chromebooks! I was quite surprised to see your subscriber count as you deserve much more! Keep on persevering brother, you'll make it big one day! Don't lose hope :)
Harvey, I don't know much about you, but I know that you are absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
You changed the visual and kept a strong enough voice to keep me engaged through most of it
Good video. Got my Samsung Chromebook 3 in April last year, and I love it. One of the BEST things I've gotten from Walmart. However, not ALL Chromebooks have a touch screen. Mine doesn't, but I don't mind.
Going on my fifth year as a fulltime chromebook user. I use it for business and personal stuff.
I know they are not for everyone, but there is very little I can't do with my chromebooks.
Thanks for posting your video.
The part about programming is actually spot on. Very funny and informative video 👍
Am using my Chromebook now this very minute and have done for a couple or three years now and I love it. Bought it originally as a simple to use access to the internet, which it eminently is, but it is so much more. Having Chrome on my Windows 10 desktop I have maximum productivity but find I use my Chrome book more and more - it picks up so quickly as soon as I open the lid we are away on the great highway.
Enjoyed the video very much. I’m a relatively new convert to Chromebook but like you, I’ve become a big fan. With the Linux environment so easy to set up, software development is an option. I currently run Microsoft’s visual code on my Chromebook and I works quite well. There’s also the ability to install and run compilers for c/c++/c# java go etc. So from a software development standpoint it’s pretty solid. I’ll still build on a higher powered machine if I’m doing big projects but I can either remote into work from my Chromebook or I can use either Amazon or Googles cloud machines. This cheap box has been fantastic in that I paid very little for it. If it was lost/stolen/broken, I could replace it without breaking the bank and I could be back up and running in no time at all.
Thank you Thomas. You have no idea how much a baby boomer like myself appreciates these videos. Right now, my task is learning how to use the touch screen on my Chromebook OS.
Although this video came out almost two years ago, it's still relevant today and goes into why I'm using Chrome OS / CloudReady as my main Operating Systems: Simple, easy-to-use and maintain. We've got several ChromeBooks for our Home.
There are couple recent developments that weren't around back then: Cloud gaming such as Google Stadia and others. Another one is Parallels for running Windows (only available in Enterprise).
I'm glad you also mention CloudReady which I'm currently using for Home and Work and remote into headless Mac and Windows VM's. I've also got some home-grown servers such as miniDLNA and WordPress web servers at Home.
Getting a Chromebook tomorrow so this is a HUGE help. Thank you.
THats great they aren’t good for anything but you go for it. :D
Regretting your decision now?
@@winxwest2964 Kind of. I love the laptop part but the tablet is too big and clunky. The only good part of the tablet is that I can Install apps from the Play Store and use them on the laptop.
I have had a Chromebook for 1 week tomorrow! I love it!
Love your video. I turned on to a chromebook when I went to buy a smaller size laptop. The manager at Office Depot explained the difference and she sold me my first one (almost 10 years ago) and I have never looked back!!!!
I actually needed this to help me decide on a new laptop. I always stayed with windows but since I use google for everything basically it only makes sense but I was scared to switch.
how do you like it so far?
Thankyou for producing this worthwhile overview. Clear, concise and to the point.....just like a chrome Book!
I didn’t expect to enjoy this video so much, good job man 😎
Thank you for this video! I just switched over to Chromebook after many years of being terribly irritated by Windows. My Windows laptop had a virus and had to be repaired recently, and at that time I debated just buying something less expensive instead. The cost of the repair was the same as an inexpensive alternative. I'm kicking myself now for bothering to get it repaired because it died within a couple of months so I'm done!
I've got my Chromebook now which I really like... I only use computers for basic internet stuff, and some document work. In that regard I'm not really sure how it's a whole lot different from my larger Samsung tablet if I had a keyboard attached?
Anyway, I don't think I'll be going back to Windows anytime soon. I like the Chromebook, it's a lovely little thing that does what I need it to. 😁👍❤️
Thank you. My dad just offered to buy me a school computer and we didn’t understand the chrome book thing. Great informative video
Good explanation. I went Chromebook only at home few months ago, and I'm hooked. Everything lives in Google, so I have access to all my stuff when I'm at work with Windows. I love living in the cloud, instead of being chained to a computer.
I was considering Chromebook, saw a few reviews, then had second thoughts. The way you describe their flexibility - and ESPECIALLY the ability to edit multimedia - ESPECIALLY music/audio/Draws - sold me on Chromebooks once again!
I've been using Chromebooks for 7 years. Never a problem except with printing, but that has been resolved recently. The only problem I was having was that picture thumbnails were loading very slowly or not at all. It started around November 2019 and drove me nuts. I use pictures for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, so I had a lot of them. But I tried everything to get them to load up like they used when bringing them up in the file manager. Even the ones on Google Drive were having the same problem. Others had that problem too and no one could solve it. So after 4 months of that I bought a MacBook Air. Two months later the thumbnail loading problem somehow was corrected. Probably over a couple of system updates. So now I am back to my Chromebook as my daily driver. It just works. I have a Windows 10 Desktop that I only turn on to run the updates. :) I have the HP x360 14 inch with the 8th Gen i3 processor, 8
GB of Ram and 64 GB SSD. It is a powerhouse.
This is my 1st ever comment. But you Sir, deserve it. Amazed by your crisp explanation
I am not an early adopter and have limited IT experience, but for me, having used a chromebook for the last 3 years the standout features still remain:
a). Boots up in less than 10 seconds (instead of endless "chuntering" whilst updating all sorts of stuff that I do not need or want on my desktop (Windows 10)
b). Few, if any, security issues
c). Great battery life
enough said!
Average boot time for Windows 10 is 9 seconds using an ssd and some Windows laptops have 20 plus hours of battery life.
spawngti ehhhhh idk about that one chief
@@joshuareveles I have a Surface Pro which boots up in under 10 seconds and it has a 14hr battery life. I'm basically saying that modern Windows laptops have a minimum of 8 hr battery lives these days.
whats wrong with you man, with quick boot options I hardly wait more then 2 sec to restart my windows
My ultrabook usually run 12/14 hours with windows
Also chromebooks either too expensive, or build from cheap shitty plastic
Yea chromebook don't have security issues....haha
My now aging laptop literally boots in under 10 secs, has 12 hours of battery (not anymore though, battery's aging), and security is such a little issue ive never ran any anti-viruses or had any my entire life.
I'm a Chromebook tech and I started not using it as much but lately, I've been using it more and more vs my windows workstation. I love that sheets and docs are cloud-based and great for school so I don't have to remote into my machine. I just make them on sheets and download them as Doxx. I also want to say that when choosing a Chromebook make sure the manufacture makes parts if you want longevity from the device. Hp makes parts, as well as third-party vendors, make replacement parts for a long time. Lenovo they don't after a few years. One of the main repairs I make is video cable, screens, and batteries. I also want to add that they are also easy to troubleshoot most issues can be fixed by doing a wash on the device.
watching this on a chromebook. good video. i just needed a computer that worked for editing in lightroom and writing. and a pluss that i dont need to plug inn my charger everywhere i go
I use my Chromebook as a web access around the house, playing videos while eating lunch, etc. Works great! I do my heavy photo editing on a desktop in the study.
Great delivery, bravo. Where are you with such a lovely tropical back garden?
Hey Lance, thanks a bunch! Sounds like that Chromebook is a perfect fit for ya!
And this tropical back garden is in northern Australia! A nice payoff for the sometimes oppressive humidity ;)
@@Thoroughmas I live in central highland Mexico. The tropical, very humid coast is about 4 hrs (downhill) by car. Having it for occasional vacation is enough for me.
BTW, I like your delivery... just right casual clarity.
Easiest way to explain chromebook's to people who just don't get it is..
"Think of it as a mobile phone with a large screen and a full keyboard."
Chromebook hardware is (mostly) comparable with a high end mobile phone.
I originally was PC most of my early professional career, then dumped the PC when I discovered Mac, then went Chromebook 4 years ago and never looked back - and I'm on my 3rd Chromebook and about to buy another one more high powered. Best decision I ever made! Better on the budget too compared to PC/Mac. GREAT VIDEO!
"you've got Linux.... Is that.. is that what you want?" 😂😂😂
I just bought our second Chromebook. We have a full windows laptop too and I almost never use it except for when my son has my Chromebook. My wife loves her Chromebook, even though the Z key stopped working, it's pretty old. Basically, I rarely have a need for a Windows PC, and Chromebooks keep improving their functionality. Plus, there are the updates that are super simple and make even windows 10 regular updates seem outrageously slow.
Nice video! Personally don't think Chrome OS is quite there just yet to be used exclusively. It will get there though and it's getting there fast!
Which Chromebook do you have?
@@danieldevito6380 I have a couple I have the Asus c302 and a random Acer one.
I think I have seen others complimenting a video 'index'. Now with this compliment I join the 'group'! Appreciate the info.
One of the biggest issues I had with Chromebooks was that they didn't support external storage for android apps, but that has been resolved with Chrome OS 72. Hopefully linux support improves soon too
I just joined the Chromebook world and so far I'm digging it with my Google Pixelbook Go. Thanks for all those valuable links. I'm into photography and photo editing. New subscriber
moving from a PC or laptop to a chrome book sounds like the equivalent of selling your house to live in a van hahaha but I still dig
Lol! Probably more like moving into an apartment. For some, moving into an apartment with a family/downsizing isn't practical. A lot of people might have everything they need. For me, I wouldn't do anything on a Windows laptop that I can't do on a Chromebook..
@@koreypaul6698 You are not doing much then
@@winxwest2964 tbf, if you have a desktop, and only use a windows laptop as a secondary device, it's entirely feasible that a chromebook could accomplish everything that your windows laptop would be needed to. Bearing in mind, that ofc, a desktop is almost always the way to go for professional or gaming set ups.
For a video edited on ChromeOS, this turned out really well. The only thing really that is stopping me from going to ChromeOS fully as my main computer is the lack of optimization with Microsoft Office on Chromebooks, and some of my classes require it. Once they get better optimization, then I’ll be fine switching to it.
I use mine for a lot of things, but there are times when a full computer is needed. But about 95% of the time, it's great. Mine is a Samsung touchscreen (the silver one)
Andrea B which one is that one? I’m planning to get one
Thanks Thomas, I watched on my Chromebook of 3 years, getting ready to buy another Chromebook. I migrated from MacBook Pro 3 years ago, would never go back to that environment. I'm thinking of getting a Lenovo N42 - anyone out there with this Chromebook? Subscribed to you b/c I like your style and content. Thanks!
Fresh. Very fresh. In the tech video space. Good work.
For "heavy lifting", a home/family server/workstation can be accessed with Chromebooks at home over WiFi or anywhere in the world that an Internet connection can be established. You will need a dynamic DNS account from some company (unless you are a real Internet geek). A good VPN is highly advised for traveling overseas especially. If a good Internet connection is iffy away from home, it is amazing how small a box that powerful server can be built into for business and development environments to easily tote along with you. High-end gaming or video editing portable systems are quite a bit more challenging to make easily portable. Watching video on a Chromebook away from home is well within its capabilities, coupled with a USB drive containing the video content you want. Setting up a Chromebook to play local video rather than streaming can be a bit tricky for the average user.
I started with a cheap Chromebook and then upgraded to the expensive Google pixel. It's such an elegant computer that I can do real work on. I just bought my wife her first chromebook.
I am planning to buy a HP chromebook x360 for some normal usage as well as basic programming. Is it worth it?
@@akshatmathur4314 If you can do it in a browser, you can do it on a Chromebook. You can also install a Linux virtual machine if you need to compile or something.
Thank you for an impressive intro into chromebook os.
The best video I saw so far for chrome OS!
Thank You....Excellent content, however it not just the content that I enjoyed but you are humble and easy to listen to. So many UA-cam reviews, bloggers and internet personalities I find to be arrogant and attempt to be comedians. You did not. Subscribed.
I've been running my business on my pixelbook with no Windows or Mac computer for nearly a year. No issues at all.
Lol wow what a herculean feat. Being able to do stuff on a 1000 dollar laptop
@@Gamerhero45 I paid 750 for mine.
Rich Brown yes, wow, you paid 750 for a chrome book
@@jasonzheng5839 yep and if you paid 750 for any other laptop, then you got some kind of cheap plastic. I would be embarrassed if I were you.
Rich Brown *cough*got the microsoft surface laptop for 740*cough*
I've got 4. My kids finished their last year of college with them. Bullet proof! I'd love to buy a new one but cant justify it, because mine are all still working.
Ah yes, isn't it great when your family has them? No more troubleshooting complicated Windows or Mac problems!
I went Chrome OS about two years ago. GOOD RIDDANCE WINDOWS. I now spend my time working, not waiting for little spinny wheels, something not responding, slow updates, and things getting slower each month.
Anything Chrome doesn't nativley support, I've easily found Android and Linux alternatives.
I JUST bought a Anycubic Mega-S today and did my first test print (owl_pair) not too long ago. They turned out GREAT and I'm already IN LOVE with this printer. The moment I got done with my owl prints I was immediately ready to start a new project. Unfortunately, I have a Google Chromebook and what I quickly began sensing is that while many fans admire these machines, the 3D printing industry doesn't seem to have a lot of love for the Anycubic or Chromebooks in general. I've been on many slicer and printer websites, and not many mention the Anycubic or Chromebooks as their solutions for designing or slicing. That being said, I have what I have, and as a beginner,, I love what I have and I'm looking for as much information I can get on how to print, and get getting print quality, using these two machines. What I'm looking for are CLEAR, CONCISE instructions on how to accomplish the whole process of 3D printings using what I have. As the Anycubic's chosen softwareI really need Cura on my system. ANYBODY that could help me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
I would love to see more tech reviews from you. Great video
I just ordered my HP x360 Chromebook and your video is the reason why.
That was very informative and also hilarious. Thank you very much, stranger.
Thanks for this video. I received a Chromebook as a gift about 4 years ago. I didn't think I'd like it, and there are a few limitations, but once you learn what's out there, the limitations become less and less. I am glad that you pointed out how the cloud services will nickel-and-dime you to death if you're not careful.
This guy has a friendly and humorous personality. Haha
This was too well made for such a small channel. PROPS! Subscribing.
You're too nice a commenter for such a small channel. Thanks.
It was a very professional vid for someone with 2.5k subs. Usually at 2.5k subs the vid is filmed with a "potato - cam".
For what I use most:
1. MS Office - O365 web page. No issues in most cases. I have also installed the Android App of Excel/Powerpoint/Word/Outlook. When I am offline, these would work.
2. Entertainment - Netflix/PrimeVideo webpage or Android App. Not much differences.
3. Photo Editing - for myself, LR CC on webpage or Android App both work very well. I use Snapseed for even more casual edits. Sometimes I do more extensive editing and I would go to my home Windows machine and fire up LR CC Classic/Photoshop. But since I am editing photos for fun/hobby, I found less and less use of Windows version (Esp. after LR CC Android's recent updates).
4. Video Editing - I do very little of this at this point. Had a look at wevideo and it seems ok.
5. Gaming - Android puzzle games work mostly fine. Some may scales badly but I found that if the game is designed to run portrait mode, I'll need to turn my Chromebook to portrait mode first, making sure the launcher is displaying everything ok, then launch the game. I'm sure more intense games like PUBG/Fortnite or something similar will not do well for most Chromebook (less CPU muscle) but for me it's ok as I don't play those anyway.
6. Almost forget: video/audio conferencing - my work place used to use Webex and it sucks on Chromebook. We recently switched to Zoom and boom, I can do everything (host, participate, dial a phone, use usb headset (from Logitech), share screen...)
7. VPN - never got Cisco VPN (AnyConnect) to work. I have no solution. Luckily, the company I work for put almost everything on web except really sensitive internal stuffs. For those, I have to use a Windows PC.
probably wont help in your company, but android openvpn integrates well with chromeos.
Enjoyed the video! Thank you!
Another thing you can do to greatly enhance a Chromebook is install Linux (as not just using the built-in Crostini). Unlike with Crostini, a real Linux distro has audio, mouse, and GPU support. I'm playing the full version of Minecraft on my Chromebook, as well as several rather high end Steam games (Rocket League, Doom, Borderlands 2, Team Fortress 2, etc.). You can also run higher end video and photo editors. You switch back and forth between Linux and ChromeOS with a keyboard combination, and they're both running at the same time. I still use Crostini for some things (like Thunderbird email) which allows me to access my email as it was simply a ChromeOS app, but for real power apps, I just ctrl+alt+shift-arrow to Linux.
I use Chrome and Android exclusively. I just gave up on Windows. Chromebooks really shine on a network, and everything I do on one is accessible on all the others. My only issue is that the OS is slightly different on each device. I even have a Chromecast on my tv.
Love your no sponsor introduction and chromebook insights. You have a new subscriber !
I try to tell people how great chromebooks are all the time. Nice video bro.
Brilliant video! I'm currently in the market for my first Chromebook and this video is EXACTLY what I needed - well done! 👌🏻
Printers...that's my problem with my Chromebook...otherwise, I love it. I just subscribed btw.
Printing is actually easy.
As a chromebook owner I can tell you that owning one is a very unique experience. Better said, it's like a love/hate relationship. Sometimes you want to punch out of frustration and other times your actually impressed by what the little sucker can do. If your going to buy one I recommend you own hardware with windows OS or whatever other first and get the chromebook as a secondary. Also have patience with it at first because it takes getting used to at first. With that said a chromebook can very conveniente sometimes and eventually it will grow on you.
For linux apps you also have crouton which supports audio.
Great vid, thank you - covered a lot of ground efficiently and elegantly. Usually arm gestures are just annoying, but they're part of your entertaining style 😊
Congrats u got a new sub because of that sponsor part
Thank you for your insight and humour while providing helpful info :) I'm going to buy my 1st chromebook today amidst this pandemic because of school work and keeping in touch with loved ones. God Bless
One solution I would like to add; have an other computer online and make with the remote desktop plugin a connection to it. From my experience it is just like if I was using it local. Need a fair internet connection obviously.
I have used a Chromebook since late 2016 and I do completely run my small business using this beautiful, simple device. A lot has happened with Chrome OS since you made this video (which I stumbled on and watched out of curiosity) and the operating system as well as Google's Drive and other apps continue to get better and better with every update. And there are some really nice third party apps for everything from document management and PDF creation to faxing... and a lot of them are free to use or have very fair annual fees. This is a good video... perhaps it's time to do an update for your fans. Your videos seem well put together, light and easy to watch while quite informative. Nice job.
I just installed Neverware’s cloudready OS on my 2009 MacBook Air. Except from it occasionally and mysteriously failed to find the built-in wifi network card, it brought it live again, rather than it being smashed or recycled.
Nice production, good pace, good audio, nice persona, love chromebooks... thanks
The really bad thing with Chromebook OS is that it's look like a forever beta version. Everything is "almost" done but never finished.
UI : Never finished (You can't sort apps in drawer, can't create directories, shortcuts,etc )
Bluetooth: never finished. BT is a mess on Chromebooks,
Android Emulation : buggy and stretched apps, apps don't have access to SD Card,
Linux emulation: not finished for the reasons you said in your video,
On the paper, Chrome OS is a simple and verstatile environment . In reality, it's very frustrating and can't be used as a daily driver imo.
Great points and a perfectly valid viewpoint.
Notes on a couple of the things you mentioned: I believe you can sort apps in drawer, and group them into folders. For the most part Android apps do now have SD card access. Some other Android issues are being rectified with Android 9 which is currently rolling out.
Still I agree there are things that could prove very frustrating!
@@ThoroughmasYou can regroup app into folders indeed but you can't sort apps in drawer! I mean sorting by alphabetical order, recent installation, most used, etc.
About access for SD Cards for Android apps, things get better with release 72 but it's faaar from being a native feature. If it works sometimes under certain conditions, it doesn't work at all !
@@dibidibadibidibou Ah, gotcha!
You have the total potential to be one of the eclectic out there. Keep at it please.
Had to drop you a like on the sponsor skit. Cheers!
I need to buy another laptop to replace my aging Windows device. Chromebooks have interested me as an alternative but getting unbiased and simplified information has become a chore. This video explains it (nearly) all. It does it in language I can understand and has answered most of the questions I have about Chromebooks. Well done. And you now have yet another subscriber.
Great video. A computer is a computer. Chromebooks might not be for everybody but I am sure you've helped a lot of people with this video. Yes, the platform has its problems (which platform doesn't?) but every year more and more bugs are ironed out. And more importantly, every year it has more adapters. Keep up the good work.
I used a low-spec ASUS C300M to get through half of college and two and half years of teaching. Planning to swap it out for an Acer Chromebook Spin 15 pretty soon. Looking forward to Play Store support, a larger, sharper display, access to Linux apps through Crostini, and a backlit keyboard. Most affordable machine I could find that offers the features I need.
Nicely done! Informative and entertaining. Bravo! Subbed.
My first Chromebook was the Acer C720. I bought it used in 2013. I wanted something light-weight and convenient that I could pack in my travel bag. Two years ago, I also bought a Samsung Plus 2 as backup, because I was concerned about the upcoming "AUE" or "Auto-Update Expiration" date (now referred to as "End of Updates"). Yes, the updates to my Acer did come to an end, but that didn't affect any functionality on the Acer that I could see. For a while, I'd get the occasional warning that the updates were ending, but those stopped after about 6 months. And, here I am, still zipping around on the Internet, carefree and happy! This Chromebook has never lost its stride.
Right now, I am typing this comment on that Acer. Yes, it's old, so I have to plug it in to charge it more often than I used to, and it has one of those old low resolution screens. However, this thing "keeps on keepin' on" -- countless hours -- every day. And, it never complains!! : )
I bought an xbox360 but later found out it wasn’t a chrome book, can I fix that? Also are you the guy from the Silicon Valley show with the big head? You guys look similar, no offence. Love from austrialia ❤️
I've been running my entire real estate business with Chromebooks for several years. I just replaced my windows desktop with a CHROMEBOX. Wow! What a gr8 little computer!
I've had a $150 chromebook as my main computer for 3 years now. I love that it's essentially a disposable computer that I don't have to worry too much about banging up when I take it about with me. Crouton is a great project that allows you to run Ubuntu or Debian under the same Chrome OS kernel, great for CLI linux. I also use it as a dumb terminal to connect to my headless raspis.
I went from a Dell Latitude D630 to an Acer Chromebook 15. Love it. Had the LG Stylo 3, and a TicWatch E. Then got rid of the Stylo 3, and got a VERY used iPhone SE. Got lucky enough to get an Apple Watch S3. And a ripping deal for a $400 MacBook Air early 2015