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Technical & Scientific => Hardware => Topic started by: hans on October 08, 2013, 12:11:35 PM
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Looks like HP just released an 11" Chromebook. Looks very much like the older Macbooks to me. I was waiting for something better than my Series 3 (which I love) but it looks like this is pretty much the same thing but from HP instead of Samsung. So if you don't like the little hinge on the Series 3 but want a similar device, maybe this is it. From the looks of it though other than maybe a bit faster RAM and brighter screen it's spec'd out the same as far as I can tell. Good to see the Chromebooks are sticking around though, I really like mine. Especially after throwing crouton on it it's a nice little cheap dev laptop.
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I'm considering ditching my iPad for a Chromebook.
I'll have to give this one a looksee
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it does look pretty sweet. I'm asking for one for Christmas :)
also, https://chrome.com/giveachromebook/ you can nominate yourself, I did yesterday :D
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I did a little more comparison research to the Samsung (which is still $30 cheaper)
The hardware specs are basically identical. Exact same processor and same size SSD. The HP has a fancy glossy monitor (which reflects that lamp and window behind you). The HP drops the HDMI out (favoring the annoying video-out through the usb port like my galaxy s4 has) and takes out the SD card, basically forcing you to use google drive. HP has 2 2.0 USB ports (in addition to the micro-usb port for video out and charging) while the Samsung has a traditional charger but has 1 each of 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports.
beyond that, the differences are largely astetic with the HP having multiple color choices (and inset colors) plus a light up bar (which can be controlled by apps)
So now its a tough call... I'd like to be able to charge with a standard micro-usb and I think I like the HP's look -- but on the other hand, I don't think I care about the nicer glossy screen and I like being able to have an SD card, even if its just as a method to transfer data without using a 3rd party services.
Also, I've seen great reviews about the trackpad on the Samsung so I'd like to hear how the HP compares once people start using it.
So i don't know... :dunno:
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I really like my Samsung although the charger and the nicer screen would be nice I just don't think it would justify it for me to switch. I might end up getting one for Jensina though so I could do a comparison. Honestly I kind of like the Samsung aesthetics better and the matte screen (and Samsung hardware in general). They really do make fantastic casual computing devices where you need just a bit more than a tablet. I even thought about getting one for the folks for Xmas.
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We have the Samsung's at work. I really like them. I don't know if is want it as a personal machine - too limited. But in many ways, they're perfect for students.
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So now that I've looked at both the Samsung and the HP - I think I'd probably go with the Samsung for purely aesthetic reasons.
The HP looks too much like a toy - IMO.
Either that or I have a thing for plastic that looks like metal.
And yeah, I wouldn't use it as a primary machine - it's mostly to replace the iPad since I only really use it to surf the net.