Change in hardware/change in software?

Posted by Dr Andus
Jul 28, 2014 at 09:28 PM

Ken wrote:
>So, my Chromebook will
>function as a step up from my iPad in that it will be an almost instant
>on device, but with a reasonably sized keyboard.

Yes, that was exactly why I bought mine in the first place as well. The other advantages just came as a surprise and a bonus.

> If I wanted to spend more money, I would have
>either bought a small laptop like the MBA 11” or a Lenovo Yoga. These
>have similar form factors, an important criteria for me, but as I really
>do not need their additional processing power and software, I decided to
>spare my wallet any more damage. The price differential is significant
>in comparison to this Acer, as I walked out the door, after taxes, with
>change from $200, and fully capable laptop of that size is no less than
>$500, and probably closer to $800. I am willing to live with these
>trade-offs

The irony of that is that even if you spend hundreds of more dollars on a Windows laptop, it will never be as quick to use for checking your calendar, browsing, emailing and note-taking, once you factor in the boot time, wake-up time, and the inevitable degradation in performance. And then there is the fan noise…