I have a 10.6" Samsung Chromebook, and I'm loving it more and more. I don't use it except for when I'm out of the house, which happens a lot now that I have grandkids to visit. This video contained good information, however the music got very tiring and distracting--to the point that I began to read on other pages I had open. With music, especially this type of Dubstep, which is fun to listen to (making it more distracting) Your voice slowly became the background noise while the music became the focal point. Maybe I'm the only one, but just for old musicians like me, could you stop the music completely after your intro is over so your primary information is unaccompanied? I think it would make for a much more enriching experience for everyone, whether they realize it or now. Thank you, and keep up the good stuff. Oh, one last thought. If doing what I ask make you uncomfortable, maybe you could take some public speaking classes at the local community college, or something online. Just a suggestion, and you can delete me and get on with it.
T3R3Z1 PYROP3 ButtRoastO251 - Thank you T3R3Z1 PYROP3, and ButRoastO251, you have nothing to add. Nothing at all. Why write something like that which tells everyone on UA-cam that you are a classless little boy who needs to be sent to bed without any supper. You know it's better to be silent and thought a fool instead of opening ones mouth and removing all doubt.
Got a Samsung Chromebook a year ago for $180, $20 for headphones, and i use a wireless mouse i prefer over touch pad. Is used constantly and have not had a single problem. Is fast, reliable, and i love that i no longer worry about malware and viruses. I use for web surfing, streaming, and social media. Using ublock the best ad blocker for chrome. Thanks for your videos.
I'm actually watching this on the HP Chromebook 14" XD Couldn't be happier. really, these computers are what I need atm. I got sick and tired of dealing with Windows 8.1. Every time I worked to fix a problem on that thing, another one seemed to pop up a few days later. Pretty soon, I wasn't even able to connect to a Wi-Fi network barely at all. I know it was the PC, because everyone else in my house were able to connect to the network easily. I rolled back from the Windows 10 Technical Preview yesterday morning, and reverted to 8.1, because it was unstable. Little did I know, the conversion corrupted the drivers needed for the Keyboard and touch pad, rendering the PC pretty much useless. (It had a touch screen, but it didn't help much) And I couldn't connect to the internet at all, so I couldn't find a way to download the drivers needed to fix the computer. Toshiba tech support wanted me to pay them 179 dollars to come out and fix it, so I just said fuck that noise, and decided to go to my local Walmart and picked up this bad boy that very same morning for around $230. And I couldn't be happier.
+Vishvak Seenichamy no, I actually bought the thing about a year ago at Walmart (big mistake) its the Toshiba Satellite A5-123, might need to double check that. but anyway, it came preinstalled with Windows 8.1
Vishvak Seenichamy Shouldn't have happened, but it did. Tends to be a pattern with windows. BTW, I got it to work by doing a factory data reset. It automatically re downloaded the basic drivers the pc needed, then I updated them. I have since upgraded to the official Windows 10 OS, and is working fine. If anything, I now have two good machines to use.
Purchased a Chromebook January 2014, and would never want to go back to anything else... Love that it is not updating every time I turn it on, love that it comes on as quickly as opening the cover. As a Senior who primarily just navigates from one browser to the other I love how simple and enjoyable the whole process is. I enjoy streaming video on it and have gotten rid of Cable. I would buy again for sure.... Wish I had found this video when I was thinking about buying a Chromebook, great job!
You are literally the only person to answer my question in video. Everyone says its a good laptop to browse the web but no one ever says how well it does that with large amounts of tabs
Thank you so much. My Dad is looking for a new laptop for his new online business (he really only needs an internet browser for it) and this helped us decided that the Chromebook was right for him. Thanks
my chromebook has quad core processor and it runs perfect for 170 dollars. it is spill resistant and scratch resistant. it is hd screen 11.6. the speakers the lowest volume is too loud sometimes.
yes because you get a full size keyboard and it is cheaper faster better. you get free stuff. you get free google docs updates for life and the chromebook can't slow down over time. comment back if you question my friend
I'm a programmer and I own 10 systems, mostly laptops. I just bought a Gazelle Professional laptop from System76 and as much as I love it, it gets virtually ignored due to my Asus Chromebook C300. Call me crazy, but thanks to Chromebook developer mode I get a really good Ubuntu experience out of it as well as ChromeOS (which is also a Linux OS). It's light, portable, thin and very powerful for what I use it for.
Another difference between Chromebooks and PCs is you can leave them on, like a tablet or phone. They don't use much power when the cover is closed. Even if you shut them down and reboot them each time, it only takes a few seconds, not minutes like a PC. And, you don't have to bother with backing up files. If you break your Chromebook, just buy a new one and log on. Everything is there, since it's all stored in the cloud. The SD drive is a good option for taking all your music with you so you can play it when you're not on the internet. I just popped for the Pixel 2. What a dream, if you've got the bucks. It's all I take with me when I travel. It's fast as lightning, has a beautiful display and the keyboard and trackpad are second to none. And, it won't be long before I can run all the Android apps. What's not to like?
Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I have taken your advice and am using a new Samsung Chromebook and couldn't be happier. I've been using Windows since its first version and loved it until I purchased this new machine for $160 when Office Max went out of business here. I still have several Windows machines, but 90% of the time I use the Chromebook. You did mention how it doesn't slow down with time, but you might underline the incomparable boot-up speed of the Chromebook over Windows. Keep up the good work.
By the end of the intro I decided to buy a chrome book, I'm using a surface for my everyday computing right now, mostly college stuff, and it's just not getting it done anymore. Thanks for this definitely going to be investing in a chrome book within the next couple weeks here. Thanks
+catwang If you need information related of windows, you can try this link: >>> win7activatordownload.weebly.com/blog/windows-7-activator-download-here
I've been running on my Chromebook for about two years. I love it. I attend Michigan State University and I take it to class with me every day and can use it all day long in class and between class. Makes taking notes a breeze. Since Google Docs are cloud based and saved every time you stop typing so it the machine battery dies, you can simply log into any computer to access your gmail account and pick up right where you left off. No more transferring files to flashdrives then losing them! I'm a tech guy and run servers for websites and apps and I have to say, these machines are awesome! I'm running on a LTE version of the Chromebook so if I'm not on WIFI I can still access the internet to continue my work. Makes staying connected while traveling awesome since I don't have to hunt for WIFI!
Great vid - thanks for the info! Wish I had found your channel before I bought my Chromebook because I spent A LOT of time researching whether to get one and you answered my questions in a lot shorter time. Using the ACER Chromebook 11 that I ordered off Amazon about a month ago and LOVE IT!!
Thank you! Excellent video indeed! My Chromebook has become my favorite since I bought it a couple of months ago. Since 1990 I've used everything from WEBTV to MSNTV-Plus to a few Androids...and all of the Windows since Pro 2000 and right up to Windows 10. HOWEVER, I was rather skeptical about the Chromebook until I finally bought one - and I instantly fell in love with it! So, since a couple of months ago I've been using just my Chromebook and have been avoiding all the other devices that also served me very well indeed. But the Chromebook is just too good, too smooth to run and without any of the occasional headaches associated with the other OS's, specifically Windows. And I don't have to bother with the Windows updates, either! Thank you, again.
I got an acer chromebook when I was 12 on Christmas and I still use it to this day. I just love it to death, they really hold up compared to other computers I own. This is coming from someone who owns a high end imac.
i just bought one yesterday and i was really ready to exchange it for something else until i watched this video. I feel like now i should give it a try. Thanks you got my like!
Don't underestimate the power of the first gen chromebooks. I'm using a C710 and can easily get 15 fps on CS:GO. 15 FPS isn't that great, but it's playable and you only spent $200 on a solid laptop.
People who hate on chromebooks expect too much! Like yes it’s not a gaming laptop but it’s such a nice option for a casual laptop, not just for schools
Great video countdown. Finally someone who explains the Chromebook in understandable English. Thank you. I am going onto Amazon to see what they have in Chromebooks.
Yea if it wasn't for Apple Garageband I'd have got a Chromebook by now. Sticking with my Mac Pro for that one reason though. At least I can still use Chrome, and Google services such as Drive, Gmail, Contacts, Play Music, etc etc
Agreed Barry Ward The battery on my Toshiba laptop died. I was about to replace it when my daughter explained the Chromebooks to me. After MUCH research I have decided that FOR ME, the Chromebook is the way to go.
Barry Ward I narrowed it down to the Toshiba 13 inch or the Acer 15 inch. Both introduced last month and have high reviews. The Dell is OUT. I had a Dell years ago...never again. I'll keep you posted, but from what I have discovered so far...I won't be missing my Windows 7 Toshiba anytime soon. Right down to the expense of virus protection. What a GREAT machine.
John Hufnagel to be fair, i never needed virus protection as a Mac owner (and I've been one for a good many years) but of course there's that premium cost. When I bought mine, Chromebooks weren't available so weren't an option :D
Since I have a more powerful desktop PC, my Chromebook has been fantastic for school. Any other laptop would've really been too expensive. I could always type something on Docs and save it on Drive before getting home to my PC to fix formatting on Word to print/turn in. Extremely happy with my Chromebook.
This is my third Chromebook. The first one was a Samsung 11, 4 gig memory. It was stolen. The second one my homeowner's insurance mostly paid for, an HP 14, 4 gig memory. The hard drive,(or mother board) failed. I'm trying to fix it. HP wanted $250 shipping included for the repair. I'd be better off buying a new one. They replaced the screen on warranty when it developed a horizontal line in the display.This one I'm on is a Toshiba 2 gig memory I got for $119 used. I've got a Windows computer but the Chromebook has spoiled me with its speed, no extra cost for virus protection, no need for backup, etc. Love the seven second boot up.
I have my HP Pavilion 14 inch Chromebook for over 2 years now and I haven't had any problems with it. It is still as fast as when I bought it and I use it every day. I also take it everywhere with me and I'm still loving it. So yes Chromebooks are really good for the price range they are sold at. (my opinion, you may experience differently)
Hey sir! Great review. I'm actually picking up a Chromebook soon for a second laptop for writing. I think a Chromebook is the perfect laptop to for writing. I have a Mac and a Windows Desktop so if I ever need horsepower, I have access to it. I find that with a Chromebook (I had one for a week), I was more focused to get text on paper. Much like a typewriter, I needed a dedicated writing device. Thanks for again for your thoughts :)
I have a Asus Chromebox ($159) which I am very pleased with. (It replaced my MacMini.) I find this littlle gem of a computer to be more than adequate for my computing needs. Thank you this fine presentation. For someone who has no need for nor wishes to pay for computer features that I will never use my Chromebox fits me to a tee.
***** Wish I could answer your questions but haven't run my Chromebox offline offline. ZD Net has an article (What a Chromebook can do offline ) that may be of help.
If all you want to do is to browse the internet then Chromebooks are OK. But most of them have got rubbish screens unless you buy an expensive one. Most of them even expensive ones do not have ultra high definition screens like Macbooks now have and expensive Windows laptops do. Chromebook screens are also a lot darker than the screens on other laptops. Maybe they will be a lot better in a few more years.
Just bought my chromebook today, i didnt know anything about chromebooks but from researching i found out that its pretty much a i pad but with keyboards and a little better speakers...
If you can, get one with 4GB of RAM. It's well worth the price. I recommend Acer's C720 or C740. I have the C720, and it works perfectly. I've even configured it to boot to a USB device so I can run Linux when I need more offline functionality.
Tbh I knew about chromebooks and tried one at one of my friends. It was ok. Reminded me of a netbook basically. BUT that was a while back. I came across a Acer R13 and thought it was really great. Even better with the Google Play / Android app beta update. As my R13 is a flip model I find it do handy. I sold my ipad2 as I just stopped using it. Obviously it serves my needs for video, browsing and the odd app here & there. It certainly doesn't replace my gaming PC, but i didn't buy it for that purpose. Chromebooks gets my vote for sure, I love my Acer R13. Thanks for vid :-) subbed
The Chromebook for all internet...Then additionally a cheap or second hand Windows computer always disconnected from internet, so no more updating and with the superfluous antivirus removed (this will make it much lighter and speedier) could be the ideal solution.
VERY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE FOR AN OLD LADY. I DO HACE AN ACER CHROMEBOOK C72OP THAT I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT I WAS BUYING. I HAVE BEEN WATCHNG THESE YOU TUBE VIDEOS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT AND AM REALLY LIKING IT MORE AND MORE AS I LEARN. THANKS
alright, all you count down the top 10 reasons to buy a Chromebook and I'll count down the top 10 reasons why you shouldn't make your background music louder than your commentary!
Today I bought myself a chromebook. I haven't picked it up yet from my local Walmart, but I have already found one flaw with these chromebooks. You have to buy an external disk drive if you have to install software say if you were going to hook up a printer or anything of the like. That's possibly extra money down the drain that some people can't spend. Yeah chromebooks are great at everything else, but if you need to hook up like I said a printer & such, that's the only downside nobody tells you about. Yes we do still live in the digital age where installing any software for an extra digital machine to a computer requires a disk drive.
ShadeSlayer1911 what can you do on a Windows computer other then use Microsoft office and PC game? on Chromebooks Google docs and Google sheets and Googles version of PowerPoint work completely offline. and PC gaming??? well 90℅ of people don't PC game. they have Xbox or ps4..
The #1 reason for me is that I've never been happier computing since switching to a Chromebook a few years ago. The thought of switching back to Windows for daily computing makes my skin crawl. When using Windows the battle against viruses, adware, spyware, etc was tiresome. You would be fine for a while, and suddenly, there all the BS starts again with weird stuff happening, getting slow, etc. Chromebooks are trouble free computing that I just love. The only tasks I use my Windows for nowadays is for organizing my pictures and editing video .... and that's once every few months, at most. I would recommend a Chromebook with at least 4g RAM and 32g storage.
THIS VIDEO WAS SUPERB I JUST PURCHASE A CHROME BOOK BY ACCIDENT I HAD KNOW IDEA IT WAS THIS EXCLUSIVE I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE IT A WAY.. BUT AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO/ I'LL RECONSIDER... I NEED TO INSTALL A PRINTER TO MY CHROME BOOK AND I HAD THE HARDEST TIME .
I got mine mainly because they have an open coreboot BIOS/firmware that can be modified after simply removing a write protect screw, then have that replaced. A really cheap, relatively powerful, linux computer that I can natively run linux apps on with crouton. You can probably tell by now I'm not one of the people who just uses their computer on the internet, and instead does a lot of stuff offline :P
At school we used chomebooks and even with tons of people using the wifi they didn't slow down, I'm gonna get a chromebook for mainly school work since we use Google drive A LOT and other things and that's why I plan to get a chromebook
Great vid! So comprehensive in your analysis, and I am totally SOLD on them now! Reason #4 would have been the only one preventing me from joining the Chromebook camp. I just got a 2-in1 laptop a month ago, and I might have opted for a Chromebook instead, had I seen this during my research. These will probably only continue to improve in their specs, while retaining their value pricing, so maybe I'll be picking one up in the future. Thanks for putting together this vid...excellent work, and I am now a subscriber! 😀
Just a got Chromebook for a friend coming off of Windows; still in the learning curve but your video was informative and helpful. Like others have suggested, get rid of the music; it's annoying! just do what you do best; give intelligent, easy to understand information for others to make an informed decision!
I agree with these reasons, but the reason i'm not going to buy it is not because I have a computer already but that it does not support many softwares like video editors for my UA-cam and Microsoft word and Microsoft power-point
I had a Lenovo Thinkpad and it was in my backpack which was stolen, I bought another windows 10 laptops (Acer) I ended up getting a Chromebook for a great price, I liked it so much I got rid of my windows laptop and now use my Chromebook for everything and since I have an Android phone and they go hand in hand. I'll type up my to-do list on my Chromebook and it's insanely available on my phone
my newer hp got wet i was worried about stroage buti use my phone for all that stuff, so i bought it yesterday and i love it. the speakers are awesome!! only complaint is trying to hook up software for my canon printer.
i know this is an old video but NOW the price is even better. i bought a refurbished samsung for 59$ from a reputable website! the price is basically unbeatable for a great laptop. my everyday driver at this point, i even got rid of my desktop because i simply didnt need it with this guy! seriously, if you dont need it for gaming or something else like that get a chromebook!
I usually download huge quantities of videos. Instead of using the Chromebook to store them, I use a 128GB Flash drive. When I wannt to watch movies, I use the Flash Drive.
I'm glad i made this purchase . but as far as for school google doc are giving me whose. i wonder why. (?) most people that recieve a email with an attachment always say " i cant open it" or " i need permission to open it , in not invited " It seems like that receiver must have chrome OS as well.. ugh.. other then that that its functional...
what a lovely guy you are and i agree the chrome book is a great device i have a acer cb3-111 which cost £99 new,:) battery lasts 8 hours. only thing wrong with it is cant access windows network :( apart from that its great, keep making your videos :)
The couple things I don't like about my Chromebook is Google Docs. Sometimes there are some technical problems going on and it won't let me access my files. Which is pretty sad, because with the windows laptop I had before, I never had any problem with google docs. Another thing is, I can't transfer music from it, onto my PSP.
I didn't like Chrome cause it runs slow after 50 tabs but I disabled extensions/reinstalled and it's decent. Now, I'm In love with chrome cause of the Chrome API :D . Chrome is solid , it's never crashed before.
+Khail McQueen I do and a lot of people that are developers. I create programs that open up different links and perform different actions on each link. I do web development and programing.
I have a 10.6" Samsung Chromebook, and I'm loving it more and more. I don't use it except for when I'm out of the house, which happens a lot now that I have grandkids to visit.
This video contained good information, however the music got very tiring and distracting--to the point that I began to read on other pages I had open. With music, especially this type of Dubstep, which is fun to listen to (making it more distracting) Your voice slowly became the background noise while the music became the focal point.
Maybe I'm the only one, but just for old musicians like me, could you stop the music completely after your intro is over so your primary information is unaccompanied? I think it would make for a much more enriching experience for everyone, whether they realize it or now.
Thank you, and keep up the good stuff.
Oh, one last thought. If doing what I ask make you uncomfortable, maybe you could take some public speaking classes at the local community college, or something online. Just a suggestion, and you can delete me and get on with it.
Shut up you old sack of shit
+ButtRoastO251 Respect your elders!
T3R3Z1 PYROP3 ButtRoastO251 - Thank you T3R3Z1 PYROP3, and ButRoastO251, you have nothing to add. Nothing at all. Why write something like that which tells everyone on UA-cam that you are a classless little boy who needs to be sent to bed without any supper. You know it's better to be silent and thought a fool instead of opening ones mouth and removing all doubt.
+Karl Pearson fight me
ButtRoastO251 Ha Ha. That's an awesome comeback. You gave me a good chuckle. (is chuckle even a word any more?).
So when and where?
Got a Samsung Chromebook a year ago for $180, $20 for headphones, and i use a wireless mouse i prefer over touch pad. Is used constantly and have not had a single problem. Is fast, reliable, and i love that i no longer worry about malware and viruses. I use for web surfing, streaming, and social media. Using ublock the best ad blocker for chrome. Thanks for your videos.
I'm actually watching this on the HP Chromebook 14" XD Couldn't be happier. really, these computers are what I need atm. I got sick and tired of dealing with Windows 8.1. Every time I worked to fix a problem on that thing, another one seemed to pop up a few days later. Pretty soon, I wasn't even able to connect to a Wi-Fi network barely at all. I know it was the PC, because everyone else in my house were able to connect to the network easily. I rolled back from the Windows 10 Technical Preview yesterday morning, and reverted to 8.1, because it was unstable. Little did I know, the conversion corrupted the drivers needed for the Keyboard and touch pad, rendering the PC pretty much useless. (It had a touch screen, but it didn't help much) And I couldn't connect to the internet at all, so I couldn't find a way to download the drivers needed to fix the computer. Toshiba tech support wanted me to pay them 179 dollars to come out and fix it, so I just said fuck that noise, and decided to go to my local Walmart and picked up this bad boy that very same morning for around $230. And I couldn't be happier.
You could have downloaded the drivers off of a friends pc and put them on a flash drive
+Vishvak Seenichamy no, I actually bought the thing about a year ago at Walmart (big mistake) its the Toshiba Satellite A5-123, might need to double check that. but anyway, it came preinstalled with Windows 8.1
Vishvak Seenichamy Shouldn't have happened, but it did. Tends to be a pattern with windows. BTW, I got it to work by doing a factory data reset. It automatically re downloaded the basic drivers the pc needed, then I updated them. I have since upgraded to the official Windows 10 OS, and is working fine. If anything, I now have two good machines to use.
Vishvak Seenichamy brah you know upgrading a lap top is a harder task than upgrading a computer
Jacob Pohlabel how to burn CDs on a laptop
Purchased a Chromebook January 2014, and would never want to go back to anything else...
Love that it is not updating every time I turn it on, love that it comes on as quickly as opening the cover. As a Senior who primarily just navigates from one browser to the other I love how simple and enjoyable the whole process is. I enjoy streaming video on it and have gotten rid of Cable. I would buy again for sure....
Wish I had found this video when I was thinking about buying a Chromebook, great job!
I just bought a Samsung Chromebook and was looking for information. Thank you!
You are literally the only person to answer my question in video. Everyone says its a good laptop to browse the web but no one ever says how well it does that with large amounts of tabs
Gday can I suggest reducing the volume of the music by 50%
Bluze that’s fucked up this is why people are insecure about themselves 🤦🏽♂️
@@bluze6131 Not cool dude
@Ben G no, its actually a good idea
Yes please! Too much music as background
@@dartheclipse6913 if you don't suggest things then things won't improve.
Thank you so much. My Dad is looking for a new laptop for his new online business (he really only needs an internet browser for it) and this helped us decided that the Chromebook was right for him. Thanks
my chromebook has quad core processor and it runs perfect for 170 dollars. it is spill resistant and scratch resistant. it is hd screen 11.6. the speakers the lowest volume is too loud sometimes.
Great review I'm getting an Acer Chrome Book.
Is having one of these better then an iPad?
yes because you get a full size keyboard and it is cheaper faster better. you get free stuff. you get free google docs updates for life and the chromebook can't slow down over time. comment back if you question my friend
+Joseph Foster into
Chris Wheeler
which one did you get? I'm thinking about getting the samsung 3
I'm a programmer and I own 10 systems, mostly laptops. I just bought a Gazelle Professional laptop from System76 and as much as I love it, it gets virtually ignored due to my Asus Chromebook C300. Call me crazy, but thanks to Chromebook developer mode I get a really good Ubuntu experience out of it as well as ChromeOS (which is also a Linux OS). It's light, portable, thin and very powerful for what I use it for.
Hi...am just starting to learn python. Can I use a chromebook for programming?
Another difference between Chromebooks and PCs is you can leave them on, like a tablet or phone. They don't use much power when the cover is closed. Even if you shut them down and reboot them each time, it only takes a few seconds, not minutes like a PC. And, you don't have to bother with backing up files. If you break your Chromebook, just buy a new one and log on. Everything is there, since it's all stored in the cloud. The SD drive is a good option for taking all your music with you so you can play it when you're not on the internet. I just popped for the Pixel 2. What a dream, if you've got the bucks. It's all I take with me when I travel. It's fast as lightning, has a beautiful display and the keyboard and trackpad are second to none. And, it won't be long before I can run all the Android apps. What's not to like?
well thats all i needed :) chromebook here i come!!!
Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I have taken your advice and am using a new Samsung Chromebook and couldn't be happier. I've been using Windows since its first version and loved it until I purchased this new machine for $160 when Office Max went out of business here. I still have several Windows machines, but 90% of the time I use the Chromebook. You did mention how it doesn't slow down with time, but you might underline the incomparable boot-up speed of the Chromebook over Windows. Keep up the good work.
this video is awesome!! answered all my questions and never lost my attention. very very helpful. thanks!!
By the end of the intro I decided to buy a chrome book, I'm using a surface for my everyday computing right now, mostly college stuff, and it's just not getting it done anymore. Thanks for this definitely going to be investing in a chrome book within the next couple weeks here. Thanks
I'm looking into a chrome book. I'm getting one now. Thanks for this video, really helpful :)
Awesome!
+catwang If you need information related of windows, you can try this link:
>>> win7activatordownload.weebly.com/blog/windows-7-activator-download-here
+catwang youll regret it
+Bender Rodríguez yep
+catwang did you regret it?? and which one you bought
I've been running on my Chromebook for about two years. I love it. I attend Michigan State University and I take it to class with me every day and can use it all day long in class and between class. Makes taking notes a breeze. Since Google Docs are cloud based and saved every time you stop typing so it the machine battery dies, you can simply log into any computer to access your gmail account and pick up right where you left off. No more transferring files to flashdrives then losing them! I'm a tech guy and run servers for websites and apps and I have to say, these machines are awesome! I'm running on a LTE version of the Chromebook so if I'm not on WIFI I can still access the internet to continue my work. Makes staying connected while traveling awesome since I don't have to hunt for WIFI!
Great vid - thanks for the info! Wish I had found your channel before I bought my Chromebook because I spent A LOT of time researching whether to get one and you answered my questions in a lot shorter time. Using the ACER Chromebook 11 that I ordered off Amazon about a month ago and LOVE IT!!
nice channel really informative
Thanks!
Thank you! Excellent video indeed! My Chromebook has become my favorite since I bought it a couple of months ago. Since 1990 I've used everything from WEBTV to MSNTV-Plus to a few Androids...and all of the Windows since Pro 2000 and right up to Windows 10. HOWEVER, I was rather skeptical about the Chromebook until I finally bought one - and I instantly fell in love with it! So, since a couple of months ago I've been using just my Chromebook and have been avoiding all the other devices that also served me very well indeed. But the Chromebook is just too good, too smooth to run and without any of the occasional headaches associated with the other OS's, specifically Windows. And I don't have to bother with the Windows updates, either! Thank you, again.
finally someone truly knowledgeable on chromebooks
I got an acer chromebook when I was 12 on Christmas and I still use it to this day. I just love it to death, they really hold up compared to other computers I own. This is coming from someone who owns a high end imac.
Dude, you're awesome! Thank you, I just ordered mine :)
(Acer 11.6)
TypeSly I love Acer! I got an Acer Chromebook 15
i just bought one yesterday and i was really ready to exchange it for something else until i watched this video. I feel like now i should give it a try. Thanks you got my like!
TV Mane Affair Glad I could help!
the music is too loud
LOL
music is hype
then lower your sound
WRONG
Matt musical. Nortena
Can't wait for the chromebook to come to my class. Our old computers we had were so bad, but the chromebook sounds really good!!
Don't underestimate the power of the first gen chromebooks. I'm using a C710 and can easily get 15 fps on CS:GO. 15 FPS isn't that great, but it's playable and you only spent $200 on a solid laptop.
Jason Lerado You loaded Ubuntu onto it?
maregondrako Yes, I just used john lewis's custrom rom for it.
***** Yes he is XD
Keito Moleta
I'm moving to Korea!
*****
But the speed! o_o
People who hate on chromebooks expect too much! Like yes it’s not a gaming laptop but it’s such a nice option for a casual laptop, not just for schools
Good job young man. Lots of solid unbiased information, that's all I was looking for in a conceptual review. All the best
This review was pretty biased towards chromebooks
+Joaquin Jimenez he could have covered some negatives
Great video countdown. Finally someone who explains the Chromebook in understandable English. Thank you. I am going onto Amazon to see what they have in Chromebooks.
Yea if it wasn't for Apple Garageband I'd have got a Chromebook by now. Sticking with my Mac Pro for that one reason though. At least I can still use Chrome, and Google services such as Drive, Gmail, Contacts, Play Music, etc etc
Agreed Barry Ward The battery on my Toshiba laptop died. I was about to replace it when my daughter explained the Chromebooks to me. After MUCH research I have decided that FOR ME, the Chromebook is the way to go.
John Hufnagel I'll be interested to see how you get on :)
Barry Ward I narrowed it down to the Toshiba 13 inch or the Acer 15 inch. Both introduced last month and have high reviews. The Dell is OUT. I had a Dell years ago...never again. I'll keep you posted, but from what I have discovered so far...I won't be missing my Windows 7 Toshiba anytime soon. Right down to the expense of virus protection. What a GREAT machine.
John Hufnagel to be fair, i never needed virus protection as a Mac owner (and I've been one for a good many years) but of course there's that premium cost. When I bought mine, Chromebooks weren't available so weren't an option :D
Since I have a more powerful desktop PC, my Chromebook has been fantastic for school. Any other laptop would've really been too expensive. I could always type something on Docs and save it on Drive before getting home to my PC to fix formatting on Word to print/turn in. Extremely happy with my Chromebook.
im on a chromebook right now :D
ⓍTicci TinaⓍ Awesome!
ⓍTicci TinaⓍ Same here.
tim1014 How is it? I have been looking at this one, just torn what kind of Chromebook i want to buy
Even Matre Larsen Acer or samsung is good.
I like hp better
I was wondering if buying getting a chromebook would benefit me or not, and this video definitely made me want to get one for school. 👍👍
Great video, told me everything I needed to know. Subscribed.
This is my third Chromebook. The first one was a Samsung 11, 4 gig memory. It was stolen. The second one my homeowner's insurance mostly paid for, an HP 14, 4 gig memory. The hard drive,(or mother board) failed. I'm trying to fix it. HP wanted $250 shipping included for the repair. I'd be better off buying a new one. They replaced the screen on warranty when it developed a horizontal line in the display.This one I'm on is a Toshiba 2 gig memory I got for $119 used. I've got a Windows computer but the Chromebook has spoiled me with its speed, no extra cost for virus protection, no need for backup, etc. Love the seven second boot up.
The background music is annoying mate. The video was helpful.
I have my HP Pavilion 14 inch Chromebook for over 2 years now and I haven't had any problems with it. It is still as fast as when I bought it and I use it every day. I also take it everywhere with me and I'm still loving it. So yes Chromebooks are really good for the price range they are sold at. (my opinion, you may experience differently)
>does everything in a web browser -> macs in background -> 3000$ browser computer
Hey sir! Great review. I'm actually picking up a Chromebook soon for a second laptop for writing. I think a Chromebook is the perfect laptop to for writing. I have a Mac and a Windows Desktop so if I ever need horsepower, I have access to it. I find that with a Chromebook (I had one for a week), I was more focused to get text on paper. Much like a typewriter, I needed a dedicated writing device. Thanks for again for your thoughts :)
Nice clear review - just paid 185 GBP (about 250$) for Toshiba 2nd generation Chromebook - billiant!
I Have been a chrome book user for 5 years , all thumbs up never a problem with my chrome
You have a melodic voice. Solid review
I have a Asus Chromebox ($159) which I am very pleased with. (It replaced my MacMini.) I find this littlle gem of a computer to be more than adequate for my computing needs.
Thank you this fine presentation. For someone who has no need for nor wishes to pay for computer features that I will never use my Chromebox fits me to a tee.
***** Wish I could answer your questions but haven't run my Chromebox offline offline.
ZD Net has an article (What a Chromebook can do offline ) that may be of help.
That was one of the best descriptions of Chromebooks and the Chrome OS I have see on UA-cam. Good job.
now i have much more about chromebooks maybe im going to switch to chromebook
If all you want to do is to browse the internet then Chromebooks are OK. But most of them have got rubbish screens unless you buy an expensive one. Most of them even expensive ones do not have ultra high definition screens like Macbooks now have and expensive Windows laptops do. Chromebook screens are also a lot darker than the screens on other laptops. Maybe they will be a lot better in a few more years.
great video and i really like your presentation style, V. calming and intellectual. Best of luck in the industry :) !
Just bought my chromebook today, i didnt know anything about chromebooks but from researching i found out that its pretty much a i pad but with keyboards and a little better speakers...
Bought Samsung Chromebook plus and it's awesome fast and exactly what I need...love it..
You can still plug in iPod chargers and stuff like that in the side right? Plz reply?
It has USB ports on the side so yes you could charge a device but the chrome books don't have anyway to manage the music on the iPod.
K thx bro
Yea bro.I am doing it right now. It will only charge and transfer photos. Nothing else.
You can transfer some media just can't use itunes. External hdds, webcams, ect all that works
Casey lawton lol @ iTunes
Good job !
Just bought my first Chromebook today. Love it. Thanks for the info.
If you can, get one with 4GB of RAM. It's well worth the price. I recommend Acer's C720 or C740. I have the C720, and it works perfectly. I've even configured it to boot to a USB device so I can run Linux when I need more offline functionality.
Great review! Quick question. Can you take notes or write documents offline with a chromebook? Any help appreciated.
Absolutely! As long as you have google docs, which is free.
+Kenta Akitaka Thanks, Kenta. Are you happy with your Chromebook? Which one do you have?
Yes, drive syncs all or most of your files offline and then when you reconnect the will be updated in drive
Yes,drive syncs your files to the chromebook for offline editing
+Raman Job I actually don't have my Chromebook yet, I got most of my info online.
Tbh I knew about chromebooks and tried one at one of my friends. It was ok. Reminded me of a netbook basically. BUT that was a while back. I came across a Acer R13 and thought it was really great. Even better with the Google Play / Android app beta update. As my R13 is a flip model I find it do handy. I sold my ipad2 as I just stopped using it. Obviously it serves my needs for video, browsing and the odd app here & there. It certainly doesn't replace my gaming PC, but i didn't buy it for that purpose. Chromebooks gets my vote for sure, I love my Acer R13. Thanks for vid :-) subbed
The Chromebook for all internet...Then additionally a cheap or second hand Windows computer always disconnected from internet, so no more updating and with the superfluous antivirus removed (this will make it much lighter and speedier) could be the ideal solution.
good for students?
Yeah
Perfect for students. It has everything a student needs
Definitely. My classroom has 15 of them! We use them to type our essays, take tests and study! I TOTALLY reccomend it. (i know im late.. Sorry. 😂)
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Jasmine Smith hi, can you use word/powerpoint without internet? 😕
VERY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE FOR AN OLD LADY. I DO HACE AN ACER CHROMEBOOK C72OP THAT I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT I WAS BUYING. I HAVE BEEN WATCHNG THESE YOU TUBE VIDEOS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT AND AM REALLY LIKING IT MORE AND MORE AS I LEARN. THANKS
alright, all you count down the top 10 reasons to buy a Chromebook and I'll count down the top 10 reasons why you shouldn't make your background music louder than your commentary!
What are your 10 reasons?
Today I bought myself a chromebook. I haven't picked it up yet from my local Walmart, but I have already found one flaw with these chromebooks. You have to buy an external disk drive if you have to install software say if you were going to hook up a printer or anything of the like. That's possibly extra money down the drain that some people can't spend. Yeah chromebooks are great at everything else, but if you need to hook up like I said a printer & such, that's the only downside nobody tells you about. Yes we do still live in the digital age where installing any software for an extra digital machine to a computer requires a disk drive.
What about using a chromebook offline?
ShadeSlayer1911 what can you do on a Windows computer other then use Microsoft office and PC game? on Chromebooks Google docs and Google sheets and Googles version of PowerPoint work completely offline. and PC gaming??? well 90℅ of people don't PC game. they have Xbox or ps4..
Mason Maseda im so triggered
That is not true at all A LOT more than 10% of fucking people play on pc
Sly wanna bet? cause pc gamers make up about 10 percent of all gamers... find a link to prove me wrong. i dare you
www.polygon.com/2016/4/29/11539102/gaming-stats-2016-esa-essential-facts %56
arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/01/dont-look-now-but-the-pc-is-the-worlds-biggest-gaming-platform/
The #1 reason for me is that I've never been happier computing since switching to a Chromebook a few years ago. The thought of switching back to Windows for daily computing makes my skin crawl. When using Windows the battle against viruses, adware, spyware, etc was tiresome. You would be fine for a while, and suddenly, there all the BS starts again with weird stuff happening, getting slow, etc. Chromebooks are trouble free computing that I just love. The only tasks I use my Windows for nowadays is for organizing my pictures and editing video .... and that's once every few months, at most. I would recommend a Chromebook with at least 4g RAM and 32g storage.
Chrome OS is shit. I'd rather purchase a summary execution than a Chromebook.
Very concise and informative video!! I have a 15 inch chromebook. No regrets! Great job!!
THIS VIDEO WAS SUPERB I JUST PURCHASE A CHROME BOOK BY ACCIDENT I HAD KNOW IDEA IT WAS THIS EXCLUSIVE I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE IT A WAY.. BUT AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO/ I'LL RECONSIDER... I NEED TO INSTALL A PRINTER TO MY CHROME BOOK AND I HAD THE HARDEST TIME .
does he have a soul?
***** sorry, I wasn't thinking
What does that mean?
LabelMeWeird he's just looking blankly
Oh..he kinda looks creepy..
he looks much smarter than I and I value that this dude should be some consultor for google he talks fine
Thanks man! Looking for a new laptop for my mom and this review was very helpful!
I got mine mainly because they have an open coreboot BIOS/firmware that can be modified after simply removing a write protect screw, then have that replaced. A really cheap, relatively powerful, linux computer that I can natively run linux apps on with crouton. You can probably tell by now I'm not one of the people who just uses their computer on the internet, and instead does a lot of stuff offline :P
At school we used chomebooks and even with tons of people using the wifi they didn't slow down, I'm gonna get a chromebook for mainly school work since we use Google drive A LOT and other things and that's why I plan to get a chromebook
Hey dude, you're an awesome UA-camr, and I just wanted to say keep up the good work.
You did a very good job,, young man! I bought the very affordable and fast Lenovo Flex 11. I'm loving it!
Great vid! So comprehensive in your analysis, and I am totally SOLD on them now!
Reason #4 would have been the only one preventing me from joining the Chromebook camp. I just got a 2-in1 laptop a month ago, and I might have opted for a Chromebook instead, had I seen this during my research. These will probably only continue to improve in their specs, while retaining their value pricing, so maybe I'll be picking one up in the future.
Thanks for putting together this vid...excellent work, and I am now a subscriber! 😀
Just a got Chromebook for a friend coming off of Windows; still in the learning curve but your video was informative and helpful. Like others have suggested, get rid of the music; it's annoying! just do what you do best; give intelligent, easy to understand information for others to make an informed decision!
I agree with these reasons, but the reason i'm not going to buy it is not because I have a computer already but that it does not support many softwares like video editors for my UA-cam and Microsoft word and Microsoft power-point
Awesome video! Thank you for simplifying it for people like me. I really enjoyed it!
USB port? Print? Word program?
I had a Lenovo Thinkpad and it was in my backpack which was stolen, I bought another windows 10 laptops (Acer) I ended up getting a Chromebook for a great price, I liked it so much I got rid of my windows laptop and now use my Chromebook for everything and since I have an Android phone and they go hand in hand. I'll type up my to-do list on my Chromebook and it's insanely available on my phone
my newer hp got wet i was worried about stroage buti use my phone for all that stuff, so i bought it yesterday and i love it. the speakers are awesome!! only complaint is trying to hook up software for my canon printer.
If your sick of ads on UA-cam or any website go into the chrome appstore and download AdBlock!
I just bought a Samsung for $200. So far, it's wonderful! I hated Windows 10. So much confusing nonsense. This chromebook is great!
I got my refurbished Samsung Chromebook over a year ago for $180 on Groupon. Absolutely love it. Probably the best investment I've ever made. Awesome!
Good review! Hit all the target points. Thank you, David
i know this is an old video but NOW the price is even better. i bought a refurbished samsung for 59$ from a reputable website! the price is basically unbeatable for a great laptop. my everyday driver at this point, i even got rid of my desktop because i simply didnt need it with this guy! seriously, if you dont need it for gaming or something else like that get a chromebook!
your video was awesome.. thanks for all the information
I usually download huge quantities of videos. Instead of using the Chromebook to store them, I use a 128GB Flash drive. When I wannt to watch movies, I use the Flash Drive.
I can't add anything except to say, I like this guy!,
I'm glad i made this purchase . but as far as for school google doc are giving me whose. i wonder why. (?) most people that recieve a email with an attachment always say " i cant open it" or " i need permission to open it , in not invited " It seems like that receiver must have chrome OS as well.. ugh.. other then that that its functional...
what a lovely guy you are and i agree the chrome book is a great device i have a acer cb3-111 which cost £99 new,:) battery lasts 8 hours. only thing wrong with it is cant access windows network :( apart from that its great, keep making your videos :)
Thanx for the good explanation :-) I have bought a Chromebook now and everything is great!
Can you use Spotify on it?
thank you so much I am really thinking buying one . great information. now to decided which one I do like the bigger screen any advice on that
The couple things I don't like about my Chromebook is Google Docs. Sometimes there are some technical problems going on and it won't let me access my files. Which is pretty sad, because with the windows laptop I had before, I never had any problem with google docs. Another thing is, I can't transfer music from it, onto my PSP.
Love your videos! Great content! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this dude! Great vid!
#11 Remote desktop! From your Chromebook/box you can remote into your Windows, Mac or Linux computer.
I didn't like Chrome cause it runs slow after 50 tabs but I disabled extensions/reinstalled and it's decent. Now, I'm In love with chrome cause of the Chrome API :D . Chrome is solid , it's never crashed before.
+Khail McQueen I do and a lot of people that are developers. I create programs that open up different links and perform different actions on each link. I do web development and programing.
And you're a wonderful young man and I don't mean to criticize, just would have like to hear all your great info.
I just Purchased an Toshiba Chromebook 2 (Monday 20 July 2015 GMT+10 ) for university work but I will be replacing Chrome OS with Ubuntu using Crouton
I'm going to show my mom,because I'm doing research on chrome books so I can get one for Christmas!
Also I love the fact that I can sign into my school account and have that or sign into my personal account and have everything loaded
spot on, man! great points. solid video.
Another really awesome thing is some chromebooks have google play store support!