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{Privacy Invoked} #1 · Seaside Heights, NJ ·
Ok Facebook world. My laptop died but it is IMPERATIVE that I have a computer, I’m in Grad school. Is a Chromebook good enough for writing papers, printing out papers coupons and the like and surging the web? I’ll b using a flash drive or google docs too. Help!?!
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FJohn Reinke
I have several. I use them for most computing chores. Bought one for {Privacy Invoked} as a gift to replace her old windoze box. She loves it.
- As long as you use the cloud and the inet, it’s perfect for light weight computing use.
- Cheap. I’ve seen them as low as 199.
- By using the cloud, you’re forced to keep your data backed up.
- Should you lose it, destroy it, or have it stolen, it’s trivial to get a new one and not miss a beat.
- Also no malware can infect you.
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{Privacy Invoked} #2
We have chrome books, Windows desktop and MacBooks. All are good. But, you can only save to the cloud on a chromebook. So, if internet access is interrupted, you can’t get to your files. Also, it’s difficult to print from the chromebooks. I would suggest a Windows or Apple machine.
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FJohn Reinke
You can add local storage via usbdrive or and sd card.
Also, many of the “apps” have an offline capability.
I use google cloud printing capability even on my mac and windoze machines for universal printing (i.e., from anywhere to Virginia, Kendall Park, or Staples).
Should not be a problem. Sign up for my “platinum support” plan and I can help you. The “gold” plan you get {Privacy Invoked}; “silver” {Privacy Invoked}; “bronze” {Privacy Invoked}; or “lead” {Privacy Invoked}. Laugh!
Seriously, chromebooks are the way to go for lightweight computing. And, most smartphones allow you to tether them for universal inet access.
I have Optimum at 51F and that gives me access to Optimum wifi. Most inet service providers have that capability. McDonalds, Starbucks, and Panera have free wifi too.
I like chromebooks for their utility and no required complete refreshes / reinstalls every so often as windoze and mac get “crud build up”.
Lot positive to be said for the Chromebook / Chromebox. I usually leave one in 51F for {Privacy Invoked} to use when we’re there.
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So let’s sum it up: cheap; simple; and worry free.
I laughed when some clowns hijacked a truck of about 1,200 MacBook Airs destined for a school worth more than a million bucks.
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/09/03/4-men-accused-stealing-nearly-1200-student-laptops/
This revealed the waste at Gooferment Skrules that the taxpayers are paying for.
Argh!
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