I am very happy to get her one but I know nothing of these devices and would be pleased to receive any advice/recommendations/good suppliers and so on..
Thanks
Google Chromebooks...
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CitroJim
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Google Chromebooks...
Daughter Robyn wants a Google Chromebook for Christmas...
I am very happy to get her one but I know nothing of these devices and would be pleased to receive any advice/recommendations/good suppliers and so on..
Thanks
I am very happy to get her one but I know nothing of these devices and would be pleased to receive any advice/recommendations/good suppliers and so on..
Thanks
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Re: Google Chromebooks...
Dads very happy with his, I'll ask what model and his opinions later on.
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Why not let her specify exactly the model? That way there is no wondering if you got it right.
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Because she knows not exactly which one she'd like and like me is keen for some recommendations...addo wrote:Why not let her specify exactly the model? That way there is no wondering if you got it right.
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Thanks James, that'll be excellent!elma wrote:Dads very happy with his, I'll ask what model and his opinions later on.
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Just a few! This quick search on Amazon brings up loads...addo wrote:does the UK get more options?
You see now why I'm seeking as much advice as possible!
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Dads is a low end Toshiba that was around £200. He says "It's quite good actually, works instantly. There was an Asus for £250 in the shop that was even faster and I wish I bought that. Only negative is the screens not amazing." He's not sure which model it is exactly and will check soon as he left it at work.
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When anybody asks me to advise them on what computer to get, I suggest they draw up 3 lists (and to make sure the lists are realistic) as to what they need the computer to do and have. The lists are "Must have" (and 100% must be achieved for it to be considered), "Highly Useful" (75%), and "Would be Nice" (50% here). Then they should start checking the options, and see which one comes out best. Word of mouth can also help.
I was in PC World Newbury today (working on the Carphone Warehouse systems), and they had a few clearance items, including Asus Chrome systems. I cannot remember prices or specs though; sorry about that.
I was in PC World Newbury today (working on the Carphone Warehouse systems), and they had a few clearance items, including Asus Chrome systems. I cannot remember prices or specs though; sorry about that.
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Thanks James, that's not a bad idea to make up some lists... A job for Robyn 
Actually, I can expand that.. I hate going into any shop to buy anything to be honest... How women actually enjoy shopping is totally beyond me...
I saw some of their deals on their website... It'll be mail order as I hate going into any shop to buy anything IT-related.. Past experiences have been very traumatic...Hell Razor5543 wrote: I was in PC World Newbury today (working on the Carphone Warehouse systems), and they had a few clearance items, including Asus Chrome systems. I cannot remember prices or specs though; sorry about that.
Actually, I can expand that.. I hate going into any shop to buy anything to be honest... How women actually enjoy shopping is totally beyond me...
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Is this a serious purchase? Or does she basically want a shiny new laptop?
I'm sort of puzzled because to my mind there's a long way between a MacBook and a lappy configured by Google. If you run and prefer using other iDevices the MacBook is a no-brainer. Apple products don't really tango nicely with Android devices in a few critical ways, same can be expected with Google's cloud based system.
I'm sort of puzzled because to my mind there's a long way between a MacBook and a lappy configured by Google. If you run and prefer using other iDevices the MacBook is a no-brainer. Apple products don't really tango nicely with Android devices in a few critical ways, same can be expected with Google's cloud based system.
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She uses a (loan) Chromebook at University, hence why she wants one so from that point of view it is a very serious purchase...addo wrote:Is this a serious purchase? Or does she basically want a shiny new laptop?
For social, domestic and pleasure purposes, she is firmly wedded to her iPad.. Her little sister has a MacBook, a present to herself for working hard between Uni semesters...
We all love the MacBook
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Based on what I have learnt today, I will never buy an Apple product for myself. Recently they have managed to make their USB cables with an electronic serial number. Now their latest phones will not accept a non Apple USB cable (and theirs are a little more expensive than the others (read a LOT more expensive!)). It looks like they are severely trapping their current clientele, and then charging them extortionate prices for the privilege!