I was very surprised by how well the Chromebook ran applications and sped through webpages. This was my first experience with a Chromebook device and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
The boot time is incredible, and the mouse pad is very responsive. The way the Chromebook is designed with the hunch at the back can make it a little awkward to put in my bag sometimes, but besides that I am very happy with this device, the hdmi works flawlessly, and I have had not connectivity problems with Wifi.
Great product!!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight, hdmi port
I am a beginner when it comes to android technology. I do not own a smartphone and this is my first laptop. I have found it very easy to navigate and it has many great tutorials to help with learning about the product. I have also had to use customer service a few times and they were very helpful. I love the sound and picture quality on the Chromebook. The only thing I have encountered a problem with is uploading my pictures from my camera SD card; I was able to do it on my PC though and was able to transfer the pics then onto my laptop.
Technological advances accelerated in a multitude of venues in 2012, including hybrids of netbooks and cloud computing. The Samsung Chromebook retails at an affordable amount, and provides multiple opportunities for users to become more acquainted with cloud computing.
I needed to choose between a tablet and the Chromebook. I went with the Chromebook because it gives me access to documents, music, movies, and more. I can watch online classes, and type papers/notes at the same time. The keyboard is laid out well, and I appreciate the visual cheatsheet of shortcuts one can access. i don't like the noise from the trackpad clicks; it becomes annoying after awhile. However, this can be worked around with a usb wireless keyboard and mouse combo.
The Chromebook comes equipped with three ports: HDMI, USB 2.0 & 3.0. It also has a SD card slot. It boots up quickly, and is easy enough to navigate. Those unfamliar with Google Chrome may need some additional time to learn how to navigate; however, it will not take very long.
Audio is a bit muffled as the speakers are on the bottom -- not exactly well thought out in my opinion. I would have preferred the speakers on the keyboard side. However, there is a headphone jack so external speakers can be plugged in as well.
The only drawback some may find is that one cannot download software and things of that sort like one does on a laptop and desktop computers. A user can use the Chromebook offline, including write emails and use Google Docs. Once a user finds wi-fi again everything will sync up. If one does not have reliable access to wi-fi for long periods of time, one may become frustrated.
Great Product!!! Best Price!!! Overall GREATNESS!!!!!
on January 2, 2013
Posted by: GolfEveryDay
This is by far the best ChromeBook and for the price with the Slate drive is awsome. Battery life is insane im getting close to 8 hours on it. Lets me do things that a Laptop would do and you can get Apps on it also. Ive had Samsung produts in the past and I waited until this became avaible cause it always sold out where ever I went, no I can see why. Its very light and boots up very quick, the screen LED is bright and the management system is very simple to use. If your a heavy user of Google then this ChormeBook is for you!!!
Good value, excellent performance. Don't buy if you expect to put programs on. Keyboard is great, lightweight, screen quality is a bit of a disappointment though.