Next computer platform after Chromebook

Posted by washere
Jul 6, 2020 at 06:10 PM

I have bought both Thinkpads and Dell XPS in the past and will do again.
TP is the coders’ all time fave. Has numerous i/o plus built like tanks, bought several through the years.

XPS is good for main use, slimmer. i/o-wise have bought a few good hubs for it, not the cheapo ones.
If wanting a very portable XPS, 13 inch is better than 15, works well, typing on one now bought new before Xmas.
If budget allows, buying new is good be it TP or XPS.
Otherwise fleet (from corp buyers upgrading) sellers on ebay sell many batches with limited warranty to check.
Some very good deals last time i checked a couple of years ago.

Software/OS-wise, there are even other options than what is mentioned in the OP.

Back to hardware, Chormebooks (with keyboards attached) are getting better too.
Currently tempted by a proper Chrome tablet (w/ detachable keyboard) which finally has a bargain price, Lenovo Duet, solid build and top specs, good toy.
But might upgrade to a larger pricier chromebook, with attached keyboard.

Not using Chromebooks much now. Moved on from a ChromeBox too, playing with a couple of Android TV Boxes i just got.
But that’s TV, just fun.