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[dwebo]

Google's new Samsung built Chromebook

$250

wow, the cheap one just straight up has only an exynos arm processor in there. arm taking over

 

[ascii42]

why would anyone buy a chromebook.

For $250? I would.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu this is so much better than the 550 (in the OP) it's not even funny, and it's half the price!

- Full HDMI port instead of janky "Display++"
- 1366 x 768 resolution instead of 1280 x 800 (smaller screen too, so much better PPI)
- 6.5 hours battery instead of 6



:bow Arm :bow

No 3G/4G option is kind of a bummer, though.

 

[Dead Prince]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu this is so much better than the 550 (in the OP) it's not even funny, and it's half the price!

- Full HDMI port instead of janky "Display++"
- 1366 x 768 resolution instead of 1280 x 800 (smaller screen too, so much better PPI)
- 6.5 hours battery instead of 6



:bow Arm :bow

No 3G/4G option is kind of a bummer, though.

Just tether amirite. i'll probably buy since the testbook i got from them is starting to suck LOL.

 

[Dicer]

Do want!

 

[D4Danger]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu this is so much better than the 550 (in the OP) it's not even funny, and it's half the price!

- Full HDMI port instead of janky "Display++"
- 1366 x 768 resolution instead of 1280 x 800 (smaller screen too, so much better PPI)
- 6.5 hours battery instead of 6



:bow Arm :bow

No 3G/4G option is kind of a bummer, though.

can't win 'em all

$250 is seriously cheap though

 

[giga]

Odd that battery life only increased half an hour compared to the old Atom. I want to see some benches on that A15.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Series 5 550: 124.75 PPI
New Chromebook: 135.09 PPI

OK, not "much better," but still probably noticeable.

That hinge is pretty ugly though. And it's a step back in RAM (back down to 2 GB like the initial Chromebooks from 4 GB.)

 

[snacknuts]

I just posted this in the Android thread, but I'll say it again here: I would MUCH rather spend $250 on this than on a tablet.

 

[UltraMagnanimous]

Good price, interesting to see the performance.

I only need a browser on a laptop so it would be fine for me. But am thinking of getting an ipad mini, so real need.

 

[Vanillalite]

Tempting as a CR-48 replacement Hmmm...

 

[Dead Prince]

Tempting as a CR-48 replacement Hmmm...

still rocking the CR-48. but i think the bro as usually broke the hinge while sleeping on it. games on it is sluggish for the niece but she doesn't notice it. we'll see how this works out.

 

[Cake Boss]

For 250$? This is perfect for my mom, a light computer user that just wants something simple for internet and email.

Is it coming to Canada yet?

 

[Dead Prince]

unsure if want to order at amazon.com since this is a new product. probably has the box written with google samsung chromebook on it so everyone will see.

 

[Kiraly]

Holy shit, 250USD?

Better to make a new thread I think, Andrex?

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Holy shit, 250USD?

Better to make a new thread I think, Andrex?

Good idea.

 

[DietRob]

Dude. DUDE. DUDE...

 

[patrickthehedgehog]

Why can't I find the $250 one on sale anywhere online? All models I see are $350+

Oh, is it not out yet?

 

[Dead Prince]

Why can't I find the $250 one on sale anywhere online? All models I see are $350+

up for sale at 12pm PST. 1 hour 20 minutes to go

 

[Kiraly]

Why can't I find the $250 one on sale anywhere online? All models I see are $350+

It was announced like an hour ago?

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

Chrome OS is still a thing? Hm.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

New thread.

 

[JordanKZ]

ARM based chromebook for that price? Assuming the OS is speedy (and you get one outside of America for a decent price). Day one for me.

 

[Monumental]

OMG, the real megaton from that video:

Google+ notifications and profile/sharing area finally coming to YouTube!

I wonder if anyone will even notice when Google+ overtakes Facebook. One day we will just wake up and all be using Google+ instead of Facebook. It's like watching a tree grow.

Reminds me of the move from MySpace to Facebook.

This exchange is the funniest thing I've ever read. I can't believe you guys wrote it just 5 months ago. You should be embarrassed.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I still believe in G+. *shrugs*

Much better than Facebook.

 

[womp]

How could I hook my in-laws HP all in one USB printer to one of these? Is it even possible? Still relying on cloud print? :|

 

[Tomcat]

any info on how the sales are going?
if they wont take off with this price i think chromebooks are dead

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Samsung's putting out a redesigned version of the Chromebox.

Same exact specs, but it looks a little smaller. Still no HDMI is disappointing, hopefully it's sold at a bigger discount than the original model (which is still $330.)

Upside is it's Intel, so it can run Netflix fine.

any info on how the sales are going?
if they wont take off with this price i think chromebooks are dead

It's been the best selling overall laptop on Amazon for several weeks now.

 

[D4Danger]

Chromebook Pixel?

“Designed by Google. Down to the last pixel.”

Chrome OS
2560 x 1700
Touch screen

video at link

source - http://www.androidauthority.com/chromebook-pixel-video-154370/

supposedly leaked by a third-party so no price or anything but it looks interesting

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Would be awesome but sounds fairly fake.

I'd ditch my ARMbook in a second if it was real, though. Don't even care about price.

Edit- "Concept"

Loooool.

 

[D4Danger]

Would be awesome but sounds fairly fake.

The original source

This "concept" may be the upcoming Google Link.

All I know is that the device is actually tested at Google right now.
It has a 4 Millions Pixels Screen (2560 x 1700 = 4352000) and touch capabilities.

https://plus.google.com/u/1/100132233764003563318/posts/iP8PQq9YJZB

like I said, 'leaked' by a third-party and there's no info so yeah...

 

[SimleuqiR]

Chromebook Pixel?

“Designed by Google. Down to the last pixel.”

http://i.imgur.com/8ikCWo8.jpg

Chrome OS
2560 x 1700
Touch screen

video at link

source - http://www.androidauthority.com/chro...-video-154370/

supposedly leaked by a third-party so no price or anything but it looks interesting

$200.00...if...I'm in.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I want it be real so bad. Give it to me Googy.

I have no desire for a touch screen on my laptop or a Chrome OS device, though.

$200.00...if...I'm in.

This thing is going to be $700 minimum yo. IF it's real.

Dat resolution guarantees at least $600, touchscreen adds at least $100 to that... And if they're doing both, would they use Arm? I'm unsure.

 

[SimleuqiR]

I want it be real so bad. Give it to me Googy.

I have no desire for a touch screen on my laptop or a Chrome OS device, though.

http://i.imgur.com/KuGsj.gif

This thing is going to be $700 minimum yo. IF it's real.

Dat resolution guarantees at least $600, touchscreen adds at least $100 to that... And if they're doing both, would they use Arm? I'm unsure.

Ok. Maybe I'm being too crazy with the price. If it is $700.00 I would like at least some decent hard-drive space. Nothing too crazy either, at least 32 gigs. 64 gigs would be awesome.

 

[Dead Prince]

I want it be real so bad. Give it to me Googy.

I have no desire for a touch screen on my laptop or a Chrome OS device, though.

This thing is going to be $700 minimum yo. IF it's real.

Dat resolution guarantees at least $600, touchscreen adds at least $100 to that... And if they're doing both, would they use Arm? I'm unsure.

it'll be $350-400. ;P