Laptop recommendation

[Bob Smith]

Veteran sports reporter here, now just stringing. Have a four-year-old Dell Inspiron, but I stepped on it and cracked the screen slightly. Turns out that's not good for it.

Need a recommendation for someone who basically just writes stories, browses the Internet and streams the occasional event ... and isn't even too sure the difference between a laptop and a chromebook or notebook.

Have been sort of eyeing and Asus Chromebook C202SA-3502, but not sure. Thanks!

 

[Elliotte Friedman]

Im an apple guy, but they are expensive.

I have a reporter buddy who swears by the Google Chromebook. He has a compatible phone, too. Loves them.

 

[DanOregon]

I've been an Apple person. Using an HP Pavilion now. Apple's are superior, but I also think they are loaded with features you may not need, nor want to pay that much extra for (but you will get a free year of Apple TV). And haven't they been having issues with their MacBook lately?

 

[justgladtobehere]

Chromebook has very little memory and the user stores documents on Google Drive. So the user needs internet access for most of the computer's functions. Some functions can be set up for some offline access.

Like Elliotte said, it is fully integrated with the user's phone through his Google account. Android apps are also available for Chromebook. But the user has to use Google Docs and stuff to create files, but Word and PDF docs can be opened and the user can convert Google Docs into those formats.

I received a notice about this Digital Trends article for a Cyber Monday deal.

This is the Absolute Best Asus Chromebook Deal for Cyber Monday | Digital Trends

You can get Chromebooks for cheaper, but Digital Trends seems to like it. I have no opinion.

I got an Acer Chromebook from an Amazon Truck Sale and love it. Very light and easy to use. Takes getting used to the

 

[TigerVols]

Chromebook has very little memory and the user stores documents on Google Drive. So the user needs internet access for most of the computer's functions. Some functions can be set up for some offline access.

Like Elliotte said, it is fully integrated with the user's phone through his Google account. Android apps are also available for Chromebook. But the user has to use Google Docs and stuff to create files, but Word and PDF docs can be opened and the user can convert Google Docs into those formats.

I received a notice about this Digital Trends article for a Cyber Monday deal.

This is the Absolute Best Asus Chromebook Deal for Cyber Monday | Digital Trends

You can get Chromebooks for cheaper, but Digital Trends seems to like it. I have no opinion.

I got an Acer Chromebook from an Amazon Truck Sale and love it. Very light and easy to use. Takes getting used to the

...way it dies midsentence?

 

[MileHigh]

I got an HP Envy about nine months ago and love it. Huge screen, lots of memory, runs great.

 

[Songbird]

How'd you step on it?

 

[justgladtobehere]

...way it dies midsentence?

Sorry.
the keyboard, touchpad, and the system, generally. Nothing too bad.

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

I got an HP Envy about nine months ago and love it. Huge screen, lots of memory, runs great.

I've had to work a couple of bugs out of my Envy but I agree. Super slim and it's pretty quick and easy to use.

 

[MileHigh]

The big screen was a big thing for me because while I don't stream a lot, I do watch a lot of football game film as a referee and it's fantastic.

 

[Bob Smith]

My laptop was closed and sitting on the floor and I stepped on it. Doh!
I bought a Lenovo. A relative who works at Toyota said it's the laptop of choice for the whole company. I also got a good "extended Cyber Monday Day" deal.

 

[TigerVols]

My laptop was closed and sitting on the floor and I stepped on it. Doh!
I bought a Lenovo. A relative who works at Toyota said it's the laptop of choice for the whole company. I also got a good "extended Cyber Monday Day" deal.

I'm a Mac guy (at least for now; Apple is beginning to try my patience) but I also have Lenovo laptops in my life and they would be the route I would go for a Windows-based machine.

Chromebooks are just not fully functional.

 

[justgladtobehere]

I'm a Mac guy (at least for now; Apple is beginning to try my patience) but I also have Lenovo laptops in my life and they would be the route I would go for a Windows-based machine.

Chromebooks are just not fully functional.

They are fine for what the OP wants. And much cheaper.

Since the topic was started I noticed there is a third-party extension to make the Google Docs look more like the MS Office programs. I cannot find it right now.

Is A Chromebook Right For You? Comparing Word for Windows And Word For Android

 

[PaperDoll]

Chromebooks are just not fully functional.

Also, Google can access everything you do... and sell all that data. Be sure to opt out of the corporate spying!

How to Keep Google From Spying on Your Kid's Chromebook | Laptop Mag

 

[TexasVet]

If you like Apple laptops, then you may want to consider a refurbished one. They work well for anything you need, and don't have to shell out the cash for something new. My only problem with refurbished is the battery doesn't last as long. But if you're working at an event, you can just plug it in.

Also, there are sites like this that often have fantastic flash sales.

DealWiki - A Wiki of Today's Top Online Deals & Coupons

 

[justgladtobehere]

That's another thing about Chromebook. The battery life is great.

 

[Danwriter]

Certified Refurbished Products

 

[justgladtobehere]

Why you should consider a Chromebook

 

[justgladtobehere]

https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/ne...he-asus-chromebook-c425-is-a-steal-of-a-deal/

 

[DSzymborski]

Meh, once you get into the $300-$400 range, you start to run into mainstream 11.6" laptops with convertible form factors that don't lock you into using ChromeOS.