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PhilGil
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 6:30p
$199 is list price on these, so not really a hot deal (although they're in short supply so many shops are selling over list). An economical little machine for a student. Supposedly you can also install Ubuntu on one if you want more functionality than Chrome offers.
vickh
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 7:56p
PhilGil said: Supposedly you can also install Ubuntu on one if you want more functionality than Chrome offers.
how about Windows?
PhilGil
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 9:02p
vickh said: PhilGil said: Supposedly you can also install Ubuntu on one if you want more functionality than Chrome offers.
how about Windows? Not that I'm aware of. Chromebooks use a special BIOS that supposedly prevents other operating systems from being installed. The Linux guys had an easier time unlocking the bootloader as Chrome is just a flavor of Linux.
Unlocking the bootloader for Windows may happen; this machine hasn't been on the market for long.
rigor
Senior Member - 10K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 9:23p
So basically a super crappy netbook without windows 8 license.
I might take my chances on a 17" $299 WalMart special with window 8 - throw a cheap ssd in it and rock out.
PhilGil
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 9:38p
rigor said: So basically a super crappy netbook without windows 8 license.
I might take my chances on a 17" $299 WalMart special with window 8 - throw a cheap ssd in it and rock out. Yeah, because something that's $100 more expensive and twice the size is totally comparable.
Don't really get the Chromebook hate in this evening's threads. Admittedly, the earlier generation Chromebooks at $400 were a terrible value. But the new $200 and $250 models seem like good tablet alternatives for someone who prefers a laptop form factor, a larger display, and isn't ready to give up their keyboard for a touchscreen.
zoid99
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 9:40p
rigor said: So basically a super crappy netbook without windows 8 license.
I might take my chances on a 17" $299 WalMart special with window 8 - throw a cheap ssd in it and rock out.
No.. It's a Chromebook. I would take ChromeOS over Win8 andy day. These are fantastic devices. Some people aren't ready for the paradigm shift of ChromeOS. I've been using a CR-48 for 2 years and I'm ready to upgrade to the next gen Chromebook. I really want the Samsung version it's sold out everywhere.
vickh
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:51p
I think google would sell a lot more if they priced it @ $149 price pt.
VirtuaL
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 7:36a
OP, the product page says "Available for pre-order". These are not yet available now.
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