So true, I was so upset when I had bought this Chromebook at first I even tried taking it back but could not return it. When I started actually using it and learning about it , it's been the best laptop I've ever had. I've learned so much about software and the Laptops Capabilities and even joined communities online.
It's been about a month...what do you think? Do you mean Windows/Linux/OS X computer or is this fine? Do you run any other Android or Linux apps on the chromebook?
@@charliedouglas1574 I'll answer ya, yes you can run those apps. I've never used Linux because when I install crouton I have to uninstall it because I don't have enough space. If you make the mistake of getting one; PUT IT IN DEVELOPER MODE! They are practically unusable without it in my eyes.
Nice to see a guy who immediately starts out telling us why we should watch the video. Keeps a good pace and delivers on his promise to inform. Nicely done. Thanks for allowing me to feel at the end that I made good use of my time.
I've had a Chromebook since January. I will never go back to a Windows machine ever, ever again. I wish I'd taken the plunge with one of these 4 years ago. They are simply SUPERB.
I have an older Toshiba Chromebook 2, it is a great device that I picked up dirt cheap second hand. It has a full HD display, with 4 gb of ram, but only 16Gb of storage. I just picked up a 128Gb Micro SD card for more storage, and that works great. I used ChromeOS for a bit, but I very quickly dual booted with Linux, and I have been using GalliumOS on it since. I runs great, the battery life is fantastic, and with the new pushes from steam, I can use Proton to play windows games, obviously hardware dependent, and some older Windows games actually run better under proton then they do on Windows 10. And a great thing to mention is that with the Steam Link app, just days after you released this video, Steam added support for game streaming off-network, so now that little under powered Chromebook can stream anywhere, with your network connections being the caveat. Great video, and many great points. Chromebooks are great for a large amount of users, most people just don't know that. And with Linux support, they are even better then they started.
Chrome OS has certainly improved over the years. I myself made the mistake of purchasing a Chromebook back in 2013 when it was in its early stages, and using it without the internet was unusable and I regretted my purchase. But then I found out that after updates, it became a more reliable machine.
Yes now they are very usable, i got one about 1 year ago, as a android table replacement and now i'm running linux (crouton install so i can toggle between chrome OS and unix and i use Lightworks video editor which is right up there with top video editors) on it and wire, so i'm running android apps, unix apps, and ms office in wire. I can do everything in one device that i used to use two or 3 devices before for half the price, sure not for everyone but i'm an IT guy so for me its super amazing, doesn't matter what i'm doing, work or play i can do everything
If you're going to be running Linux along with ChromeOS you'll need to get 128GB.. 64 just isn't enough. If you're only using the Chrome OS and Chrome / Android apps and use cloud storage, then I agree with the 64GB.
My celeron chromebook runs fine while running basic ChromeOS and Android stuff which is mostly how I use it. It lags a little running some Linux apps. 4GB is an absolute minimum for RAM on any device running Chrome OS or really any device that will be running the Chrome browser. It is a memory hog and will be noticeably laggy with less. Luckily, most Chromebooks have 4GB these days.
@@Eevnos Is there a minimum storage requirement to run linux on chromeOS? I was interested in getting a HP Chromebook X2 mainly due to it being detachable with stylus support, but it only has 32GB storage. Would getting a microSD help?
The Ultra Low power Intel Core i CPU series is certainly far better performance than any Celeron or Pentium certainly within the same Gen. See performance measurement test charts. The 'M' nomenclature has been removed and returns to the nomenclature of 4th Generation, similar to all Core i processors using the letter "Y" compared to "U" for most mobile processors and "H" for the higher end capability mobile processors used commonly for gamming and workstation mobile devices. Thus the 8th Gen Coffee Lake Core i3-8100Y is the equivalent level to the previous M3-5Y,-6Y,-7Y. There are also i5-8xxxY, i7-8xxxY versions. Also there are 10th Gen Comet Lake Core i3,5,7 "Y" versions too. Intel should be releasing their 11th Gen mobile processors later this year, likely in 2nd half 2020 which will include all three Y,U,H versions. Chromebook and other ChromeOS devices seem to have lagged in availability, not offered initially as ChromeOS devices with 10th Gen, only appeared more recently within the last few months [generally since Q2 2020, 6-9 months after initial mobile devices were available]. Also some manufacturers have a M.2 slot internally to add SSD of any size. If You need a more capable computer other more capable processors are available from Intel "U" and can use various mini, desktop processors from Intel and AMD. Am wondering which GPU devices are compatible? Also, if You have an existing computer, You can add multiple booting with one Being ChromeOS. See Chromefy, Project Croissant group for details how to accomplish this. [Which installs on a CUB Linux installation, giving full access to Google Play Store, Android Apps, etc., as seen here, plus the Ubuntu Linux environment.] All The Best and Much Success, Health and Well Being. Sincerely
I was like you saying what's the point of a Chromebook? Well I bought an inexpensive Asus Chromebook with 4 gig of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage for $270, plus I added a 64GB SD card. I've had it just a week and I'm blown away by how easy it is to use how fast it is and the enormous amount of capability in terms of chrome OS Android and Linux. This sleek and slim device handles 95% of what I need to do with a laptop. I've had increasing frustrations with Microsoft and Windows 10 that has basically crippled my i5 laptop with 8GB ram and runs slowly because of all the windows garbage and the ridiculous updates that Microsoft forces on us. And don't forget those disastrous updates over the last year. I'm so glad that we have another portable option I love my Chromebook and I highly recommend it to others!
I’ve used Chromebooks a lot in school and I grew to hate it do to how limited it is compared to my MacBook and even my iPad. I know that Chrome OS at school is even more limited due to school regulations, but even outside of the school servers, I still found Chrome OS limiting. However, after doing research on Chromebooks, I at least respect it now. I still prefer Windows, MacOS, and iOS, but I can understand why people would go for a Chrome OS computer. The low price of the product completely justifies the very simple nature of Chrome OS which makes it a great option for those on a budget, those who only need it for basic office work, or those who are minimalists. After I watching this video, I now consider Chromebooks a viable option for my computer the next time I go out to buy one. Admittedly, it’ll be a while until then because I just got an iPad recently and I enjoy using it for entertainment and work reasons. But maybe 5 or 6 years from now, which is the time frame for me to get a new computer, it’ll be interesting to see how Google’s Chrome OS will compete against the other operating systems from Microsoft and Apple.
This is very reassuring! I just had a struggle with the decision purchased my first Chromebook for only $350 This helps me feel very good about my choice! It does have pretty decent build and 128SD only 4memory but finding out that's ok, like you say. Will know better once it arrives but the store model was quick with lots of working apps.
@@flamurbeqiri3725 for me the keyboard is nice, the display is nice or decent, and it's snappy to, I was worried as well, to switch, but I'm happy I decided to get it
Since online learning has started, my chromebook has been super useful as it is fast to operate online via audio and cam and also very simple to use like Google docs etc.. Worth the money!
I am using a chromebook as my go to device for personal use for two years already and my wife borrows it for her teaching side job. I do have a gaming desktop PC but I don't even have speakers connected, so it's not used for anything but gaming. On the chromebook I browse the web, check my email, watch movies and youtube, do my e-banking, create documents and spreadsheets (in office 365 or google docs) from time to time, light picture editing etc. It fits all my needs for personal computing. I bought it used for 100$ and it is still fast and usable as on day one. I don't worry about viruses and software updates. It just does exactly what I need and it is reliable, has plenty of ports including full size HDMI so my wife also uses it for presentations and lessons. Now, with Google Stadia coming up it will become a serious gaming platform also. The good thing is that in time it has become more productive and useful as it aged, so that is a new concept in the computing space. It is not all to all people, don't get me wrong, but it offers enough for the majority and you should not dismiss it and just go for an Mac or a Windows based PC. The selling point here is that for a 300-500 $ you will have to compromise on other platforms. If you wish to spend a 1000$ on a laptop go with Windows or Apple. The point is that you don't have to, now that we have devices like this...
@@tnCEO2023 Dell Chromebook 3120. Of course you have better ones now but the premise is the same , the best value is at the low to middle price point. It's hard to justify a 800 USD Chromebook...
Predrag Jeremic do you have any recommendations on which ones now? The lower to middle end? I am looking to do presentations and connect to projectors sometimes for work
We are a Linux, non Microsoft family. I didn't know much about Chromebooks but decided to purchase one for my wife to replace her aging Ubuntu-based laptop. Purchased an Acer Chromebook 715 - wow am I blown away about this machine, and my previous impression about Chromebooks was entirely wrong. I like what I am seeing. Had to spend some time learning Chromebook protocols and nuances. Its been a major paradigm shift for me.
Good for you man! I wish more people would actually try them rather than making their assumptions based on outdated or inaccurate information! I love the fact that you tried it and kept an open mind! They're not for everyone but they're so much more capable than a lot of people give them credit for! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Or switch to a different browser to search 🔎 with inside the browser. I used duck duck go n it's ok. The searches aren't as good result wise but the privacy is better.
Same, although at times I wish that it ran Android apps like the newer ones do... >_> The only issue I have had with it is if your keyboard is not mounted properly the flex of the plastic will cause the 8, i, and k keys to go out.
@@wh0_am_152 Nice; you could probably fix the keyboard by opening up the base with a spudger and realigning keyboard. I don't really miss any Android apps on the Desktop. Also, smartphones for the most part are consumption devices, and offer low privacy. If you use a script like crouton, you have access to a full version of Linux and you can do almost everything that you can do with a normal Desktop. Space limitations can be overcome by attaching an external drive and running an OS off it.
@@adroitspartan7907 At this point it would just be better to replace the keyboard due to PCB flex, and I do have Crouton loaded on my device but as I have the Tegra K model most programs are incompatible due to the ARM CPU at the core of the SOC.
@@wh0_am_152 - Ah, the Tegra K i wanted to get my hands on one of those at the time. Hopefully, you can get a replacement for the keyboard that makes economic sense, or just get an external one if mobility isn't priority. Could you elaborate on which programs(32/64 bit?) were incompatible, graphics and video-editing? The ARM ecosystem has come a long way since.
wait... i double checked the end of life list, did your HP chromebook 14 stop working after they stopped updating it? im assuming your chromebook is the oldest HP chromebook 14 listed. i still have 5 years left on the 2018 lenovo 100e i just bought.
Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for this great introduction to Chromebook. I've loved them, but not yet committed to using them fully and want to shift more to it simply because it is a simple, reliable, tool. This has helped me to consider taking 'chromebooking' to that next level.
I'd advise getting a chromebook used from reputable sites like amazon, bestbuy, microcenter, etc it literally halves the price. Chromebooks have a reset feature called "power wash" which wiped the device completely (safe to donate, sell, give to another person). I'd advise to get the 4GB ram versions so it runs smoothly. Ideally this is for people who mostly surfs the net, social media, youtube, netflix, and other non-power users. I think it's ideal for children and non-tech people since it doesn't get viruses so they can't fubar it. Compared to the price point of the competitions windows laptops/destops and tablets this is just better imho.
Google Stadia will hopefully expand the gaming capability of Chromebooks and make it a more compelling choice for those of us who like to play more demanding games on our laptops.
Hey dude, finally started seeing notifications again. Glad to see others talking about chrome books. These are really cool machines. Love the ease of connection and use. On some days I use it more than my MacBook Pro. Great video dude.
Thanks man! Yeah, I was really surprised by how much I could do with it, I'm absolutely loving this thing! Thanks for checking out the video, I appreciate it!
I liked this video. I'm an old lady, who was a MS software tech/Systems OEM, who retired and watched everything I know go the way of the dinosaur. I have a Chromebook coming, delayed weeks by the COVID crunch, so I've been checking out Chromebook info online. Thanks for the insights.
Looking forward to the Kompanio 838 announcement. Superior battery life and super-fast Wi-Fi will make Chromebooks unstoppable. MediaTek is truly pushing the boundaries with this one.
My dear mom is a Luddite when it comes to technology... She had on old laptop from 2006 running Vista ( oy vey ) I upgraded the laptop to Windows 7 sometime ago (Puts on Pirate Patch)...anyways over the years it has been running slow as molasses... I live a fair distance from her now so I can't physically help with any issues that crop up... I recently purchased an HP Chromebook for her as a gift... So far so good...she doesn't find it complicated, she likes the speed, and she is able to get the basics done like banking, facebook, email etc.. Another plus is the long battery life... I could have taken an old laptop and installed a linux distro....but the battery would probably be useless...plus there would be a learning curve for her... In my case, a Chromebook fit the bill...
@@Eevnos If I wasn't looking for a workstation to do graphic design work, ChromeOs seems perfect for casual, to light productivity work. My nephew is entering high school, this would be perfect for him as he is already familiar with the Google suite. He is also familiar with some android apps to do illustration and video editing.
I've purchased about 8 Chromebooks over the last 8 years. 3 of them were for myself and the others were for my kids. I love my Chromebook, and am still on a 16 gb book. 6 of the 8 are still running and the two that aren't were sat on or dropped by my kids. Never a virus, never lost any data (it's in the cloud), and i can use apps on my Android that mirror what i do on the Chromebook.
Great video. Very informative. I've been looking for a video on chromeOS and all of its capabilities and your video covers everything I wanted to know. Keep up the great work.
Also do note for $20 you can get a 128GB micro SD card (or for $40 a 256GB one) and then storage will not be an issue, do note if you plan to put your chromebook in dev mode with headphones, as soon as you see that white screen, rip your headphones off ASAP, as otherwise it will blast 2 beeps at full speaker volume directly into your ears.
There is now sound and gpu integration with Linux apps. Linux is within a virtual machine so it can be glitchy, but it does work. Hopefully Linux integration will become stable soon.
Nice Steve!!! No wonder it took you so long to finish this video, is like three videos in one!! All good info and great Broll! 😎👍.. I learned a lot about chromebooks that I did not know
my school gave us a chrome book. (in high school). it was is really good. it even came with a stylus in the inside of it. Its one of the chromebooks that are better for students I guess. I really like it
No one complains phones only have 32GB storage and Chromebooks are more like phones than traditional PCs. You just don't need all that space. You don't need 128GB on a Chromebook if it's got an sd slot. Save your money.
I disagree with the phone comment, that may have been true 4-5 years ago, but not today with the size of some apps and recorded media / photos 32GB is pretty limiting. As for the storage on Chromebooks, It's not safe to generalize like that as it depends how you use it. If you're using it in its most basic form, cloud storage and ChromOS apps, then 32GB is enough, its when you start installing Android and Linux apps that you find its not enough.
must agree chromebook's are awesome having using window last ten years i will not be going back to windows bought my first chromebook best thing i've done
That Chrome book is underrated. That's the only thing we need! A simple device with great cloud capabilities. We need a serious detox of complexity using these type of devices
I don't understand much about Linux, so it would be cool if you did a video about it for Chromebooks. I'm like you, I'm being to see how useful a Chromebook can be.
Two days ago I put up a video on how to install full Linux on a Chromebook with Crouton. What would you like to see in a video, I'm always open to suggestions. 😁
Usually, I don't buy products when they first come out. But in 2012, I bought a chromebook. It worked fine, but had not very good features. It didn't run on linux. It had no game, and not very good things. I bought a chromebook in 2021, with linux, crosh and it's amazing. Much faster, super powerful.
Chromebooks are definitely about the experience. I have a windows machine, a linux machine, and my chromebook, but I always find myself using my chromebook for easy tasks and relaxing. That said, they are definitely supplementary devices especially if you game (same with Linux). But yes they still can do a lot of things. I'd say a lot of people could run one as a main device including myself.
@@Eevnos Actually Chromebooks arent bad for gaming either.....If you have a touchscreen chromebook. Remember all of the games for Android, work way better on a Chromebook. My Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is my new game console. And you can load Steam if your Chromebook has Linux apps. (or download Linux on your Chromebook as a duel boot, if it doesnt have linux apps.
REDKYTEN With the built in Linux support, there is currently no GPU acceleration so games won’t work. You can put the machine in Developer Mode and install Linux with Crouton, then install Steam that way and it works fine.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! I put a lot of time, into testing things for my videos, to make sure that the information I give is as accurate as possible.. so I'm glad that's coming across.
I have one small detail to add about running native android apps. Some of apps actually DO have keyboard and mouse control, beyond what you would expect. I’d even say some apps run better. I used to use my phone as a drum machine, I tried running the same app on my chromebook, and it actually gave me more control with a mouse. It turned the app from a cheesey touchscreen thing, to something id actually rank on par with the free version of virtualDJ on windows.... not the best quality program for the job, but it works. And it got better without touch control lol I can navigate menus and all that, its great. Some apps go above and beyond, and turn into things you’d usually have to download off a sketchy website on another OS for equivalent. Very user friendly, for the most part.
For those wondering which app, Its called G-Stomper Rhythm. Saves the beat files individually from the app so theres no “you deleted the app so the files cant run anymore” nonsense. Shits real easy to work with for loops to throw together sequences.
Why, there are literally hundreds of videos on the subject. Just search for, how to use Wine. There is no difference from running Wine under a native Linux system or one that is running under a Chroot.
Multitasking is a myth. Dell support is predictable though: 1st, you need a new battery. 2nd, a new power brick. 3rd, you need a new motherboard. And no, its not under warranty. The internal hardware clock made certain of that.
Just wanted to comment that putting your device into developer mode also completely defeats the majority of the security setup on Chromebooks. Also GPU Accelleration is available via a chrome flag for linux apps. This isn't available on all devices, but certainly would be a better alternative as opposed to Crouton. Great video either way, just like to point out the security risks associated with developer mode for those new to all of this.
Hey, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your video. I also own a chromebook and I think that everything you said was very accurate and you gave the average user the idea of what it is to own a chromebook! Nice job.
I got a Samsung one a few years ago, it had 16gb to up the storage, I just bought a cheap sd card on amazon and it works perfectly. Also, it can do so much more now because of the Linux beta
I love my Chromebook. It's my second. The only deal-breaker for me is using My Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 scanner and Evernote. The scanner and Evernote both require a PC or Mac. Yes, I can access Evernote on my Chromebook via the web client, but the web client is basically crippleware compared with The Desktop client. I keep a Windows desktop primarily for those two things, and use my Chromebook for everything else. Great video!
Thanks for the excellent review of the Chrome OS & Chromebooks. Could you do a more current review of Chromebooks w/ 8 gigs of ram, 1080 to 4K touchscreens (13 -15.6") & stylus integration? About ready put my ancient & frustrating Acer 15.6" windows laptop in the crusher & move completely into Chrome universe. Planning on image & video editing as my most power hungry uses. Best, PK
Check out this video for more details on how to game on a Chromebook: th-cam.com/video/G3dOwkVSkI4/w-d-xo.html
Saviourself You sure can!
So true, I was so upset when I had bought this Chromebook at first I even tried taking it back but could not return it. When I started actually using it and learning about it , it's been the best laptop I've ever had. I've learned so much about software and the Laptops Capabilities and even joined communities online.
Basically a big ass phone with a keyboard
@max marrero www.laptoponbudget.com/chromebooks-with-8gb-ram/ good luck learning how to google...
chromebook exists bc broke students (me) exists
I don't know why I watch these videos AFTER I buy the product instead of before 😂
To justify your *impulsive* purchase, duh!
It's been about a month...what do you think? Do you mean Windows/Linux/OS X computer or is this fine? Do you run any other Android or Linux apps on the chromebook?
Right here with you XD
I know, I also made the mistake of purchasing one.
@@charliedouglas1574 I'll answer ya, yes you can run those apps. I've never used Linux because when I install crouton I have to uninstall it because I don't have enough space. If you make the mistake of getting one; PUT IT IN DEVELOPER MODE! They are practically unusable without it in my eyes.
Nice to see a guy who immediately starts out telling us why we should watch the video. Keeps a good pace and delivers on his promise to inform. Nicely done. Thanks for allowing me to feel at the end that I made good use of my time.
Wow, thank you so much.
I appreciate the kind words and I’m very glad that you found it useful!
I've had a Chromebook since January. I will never go back to a Windows machine ever, ever again. I wish I'd taken the plunge with one of these 4 years ago. They are simply SUPERB.
Yeah man, for the stuff the average person does on a computer they're fantastic!
He knows magic his fingers disappears behind his background on the Chromebook at 5:06
of course, I had to check
yup you're right
at 2:00 he doesn't use his magic.....
That's how crappy it is... when you have to superimpose a background image on the machine.
😂😂😂😂
Lol he’s using green screen
I have an older Toshiba Chromebook 2, it is a great device that I picked up dirt cheap second hand. It has a full HD display, with 4 gb of ram, but only 16Gb of storage. I just picked up a 128Gb Micro SD card for more storage, and that works great. I used ChromeOS for a bit, but I very quickly dual booted with Linux, and I have been using GalliumOS on it since. I runs great, the battery life is fantastic, and with the new pushes from steam, I can use Proton to play windows games, obviously hardware dependent, and some older Windows games actually run better under proton then they do on Windows 10. And a great thing to mention is that with the Steam Link app, just days after you released this video, Steam added support for game streaming off-network, so now that little under powered Chromebook can stream anywhere, with your network connections being the caveat.
Great video, and many great points. Chromebooks are great for a large amount of users, most people just don't know that. And with Linux support, they are even better then they started.
Chrome OS has certainly improved over the years. I myself made the mistake of purchasing a Chromebook back in 2013 when it was in its early stages, and using it without the internet was unusable and I regretted my purchase. But then I found out that after updates, it became a more reliable machine.
Alex Golubchik Yeah, the functionality now is vastly improved over the early days.. and keeps improving
Yes now they are very usable, i got one about 1 year ago, as a android table replacement and now i'm running linux (crouton install so i can toggle between chrome OS and unix and i use Lightworks video editor which is right up there with top video editors) on it and wire, so i'm running android apps, unix apps, and ms office in wire. I can do everything in one device that i used to use two or 3 devices before for half the price, sure not for everyone but i'm an IT guy so for me its super amazing, doesn't matter what i'm doing, work or play i can do everything
The sweet spot for processors on chromebooks is m3. 64 GB of shortage and 4GB of RAM.
If you're going to be running Linux along with ChromeOS you'll need to get 128GB.. 64 just isn't enough.
If you're only using the Chrome OS and Chrome / Android apps and use cloud storage, then I agree with the 64GB.
You call it "shortage" for a reason?
My celeron chromebook runs fine while running basic ChromeOS and Android stuff which is mostly how I use it. It lags a little running some Linux apps. 4GB is an absolute minimum for RAM on any device running Chrome OS or really any device that will be running the Chrome browser. It is a memory hog and will be noticeably laggy with less. Luckily, most Chromebooks have 4GB these days.
@@Eevnos Is there a minimum storage requirement to run linux on chromeOS? I was interested in getting a HP Chromebook X2 mainly due to it being detachable with stylus support, but it only has 32GB storage. Would getting a microSD help?
The Ultra Low power Intel Core i CPU series is certainly far better performance than any Celeron or Pentium certainly within the same Gen. See performance measurement test charts. The 'M' nomenclature has been removed and returns to the nomenclature of 4th Generation, similar to all Core i processors using the letter "Y" compared to "U" for most mobile processors and "H" for the higher end capability mobile processors used commonly for gamming and workstation mobile devices. Thus the 8th Gen Coffee Lake Core i3-8100Y is the equivalent level to the previous M3-5Y,-6Y,-7Y. There are also i5-8xxxY, i7-8xxxY versions. Also there are 10th Gen Comet Lake Core i3,5,7 "Y" versions too. Intel should be releasing their 11th Gen mobile processors later this year, likely in 2nd half 2020 which will include all three Y,U,H versions. Chromebook and other ChromeOS devices seem to have lagged in availability, not offered initially as ChromeOS devices with 10th Gen, only appeared more recently within the last few months [generally since Q2 2020, 6-9 months after initial mobile devices were available].
Also some manufacturers have a M.2 slot internally to add SSD of any size.
If You need a more capable computer other more capable processors are available from Intel "U" and can use various mini, desktop processors from Intel and AMD. Am wondering which GPU devices are compatible?
Also, if You have an existing computer, You can add multiple booting with one Being ChromeOS. See Chromefy, Project Croissant group for details how to accomplish this. [Which installs on a CUB Linux installation, giving full access to Google Play Store, Android Apps, etc., as seen here, plus the Ubuntu Linux environment.]
All The Best and Much Success, Health and Well Being.
Sincerely
I was like you saying what's the point of a Chromebook? Well I bought an inexpensive Asus Chromebook with 4 gig of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage for $270, plus I added a 64GB SD card. I've had it just a week and I'm blown away by how easy it is to use how fast it is and the enormous amount of capability in terms of chrome OS Android and Linux. This sleek and slim device handles 95% of what I need to do with a laptop. I've had increasing frustrations with Microsoft and Windows 10 that has basically crippled my i5 laptop with 8GB ram and runs slowly because of all the windows garbage and the ridiculous updates that Microsoft forces on us. And don't forget those disastrous updates over the last year. I'm so glad that we have another portable option I love my Chromebook and I highly recommend it to others!
Mark VanOuse Excellent, thanks for sharing your experience !
In the last 6 months it has been my daily driver
I’ve used Chromebooks a lot in school and I grew to hate it do to how limited it is compared to my MacBook and even my iPad. I know that Chrome OS at school is even more limited due to school regulations, but even outside of the school servers, I still found Chrome OS limiting. However, after doing research on Chromebooks, I at least respect it now. I still prefer Windows, MacOS, and iOS, but I can understand why people would go for a Chrome OS computer. The low price of the product completely justifies the very simple nature of Chrome OS which makes it a great option for those on a budget, those who only need it for basic office work, or those who are minimalists. After I watching this video, I now consider Chromebooks a viable option for my computer the next time I go out to buy one. Admittedly, it’ll be a while until then because I just got an iPad recently and I enjoy using it for entertainment and work reasons. But maybe 5 or 6 years from now, which is the time frame for me to get a new computer, it’ll be interesting to see how Google’s Chrome OS will compete against the other operating systems from Microsoft and Apple.
VanMan 23 Thanks for commenting and sharing your opinion and experience with them!
This is very reassuring! I just had a struggle with the decision purchased my first Chromebook for only $350 This helps me feel very good about my choice! It does have pretty decent build and 128SD only 4memory but finding out that's ok, like you say. Will know better once it arrives but the store model was quick with lots of working apps.
Can u give some thoughts now if u have been using it? Like overall experience and is there a lot of difference with windows laptops..
@@flamurbeqiri3725 for me the keyboard is nice, the display is nice or decent, and it's snappy to, I was worried as well, to switch, but I'm happy I decided to get it
Since online learning has started, my chromebook has been super useful as it is fast to operate online via audio and cam and also very simple to use like Google docs etc.. Worth the money!
I am using a chromebook as my go to device for personal use for two years already and my wife borrows it for her teaching side job. I do have a gaming desktop PC but I don't even have speakers connected, so it's not used for anything but gaming. On the chromebook I browse the web, check my email, watch movies and youtube, do my e-banking, create documents and spreadsheets (in office 365 or google docs) from time to time, light picture editing etc. It fits all my needs for personal computing. I bought it used for 100$ and it is still fast and usable as on day one. I don't worry about viruses and software updates. It just does exactly what I need and it is reliable, has plenty of ports including full size HDMI so my wife also uses it for presentations and lessons. Now, with Google Stadia coming up it will become a serious gaming platform also. The good thing is that in time it has become more productive and useful as it aged, so that is a new concept in the computing space. It is not all to all people, don't get me wrong, but it offers enough for the majority and you should not dismiss it and just go for an Mac or a Windows based PC. The selling point here is that for a 300-500 $ you will have to compromise on other platforms. If you wish to spend a 1000$ on a laptop go with Windows or Apple. The point is that you don't have to, now that we have devices like this...
Predrag Jeremic how long did this take
@@milkgallon2155 I don't comment much, but this was for me the best 100$ spent ever... Just wanted to share some joy :)
Which Chromebook did you buy?
@@tnCEO2023 Dell Chromebook 3120. Of course you have better ones now but the premise is the same , the best value is at the low to middle price point. It's hard to justify a 800 USD Chromebook...
Predrag Jeremic do you have any recommendations on which ones now? The lower to middle end? I am looking to do presentations and connect to projectors sometimes for work
We are a Linux, non Microsoft family. I didn't know much about Chromebooks but decided to purchase one for my wife to replace her aging Ubuntu-based laptop. Purchased an Acer Chromebook 715 - wow am I blown away about this machine, and my previous impression about Chromebooks was entirely wrong. I like what I am seeing. Had to spend some time learning Chromebook protocols and nuances. Its been a major paradigm shift for me.
Good for you man!
I wish more people would actually try them rather than making their assumptions based on outdated or inaccurate information!
I love the fact that you tried it and kept an open mind!
They're not for everyone but they're so much more capable than a lot of people give them credit for!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
imagine using another browser instead of google in chromebook
you actually can which is weird cuz why buy one if you dont like google
You can use firefox but its laggy
I think Brave may also work.
Or switch to a different browser to search 🔎 with inside the browser. I used duck duck go n it's ok. The searches aren't as good result wise but the privacy is better.
I love the clear loud communication
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
watching this on my HP Chromebook 14, bought way back in 2014. It still works great.
Same, although at times I wish that it ran Android apps like the newer ones do... >_> The only issue I have had with it is if your keyboard is not mounted properly the flex of the plastic will cause the 8, i, and k keys to go out.
@@wh0_am_152 Nice; you could probably fix the keyboard by opening up the base with a spudger and realigning keyboard. I don't really miss any Android apps on the Desktop. Also, smartphones for the most part are consumption devices, and offer low privacy. If you use a script like crouton, you have access to a full version of Linux and you can do almost everything that you can do with a normal Desktop. Space limitations can be overcome by attaching an external drive and running an OS off it.
@@adroitspartan7907 At this point it would just be better to replace the keyboard due to PCB flex, and I do have Crouton loaded on my device but as I have the Tegra K model most programs are incompatible due to the ARM CPU at the core of the SOC.
@@wh0_am_152 - Ah, the Tegra K i wanted to get my hands on one of those at the time. Hopefully, you can get a replacement for the keyboard that makes economic sense, or just get an external one if mobility isn't priority. Could you elaborate on which programs(32/64 bit?) were incompatible, graphics and video-editing? The ARM ecosystem has come a long way since.
wait... i double checked the end of life list, did your HP chromebook 14 stop working after they stopped updating it? im assuming your chromebook is the oldest HP chromebook 14 listed.
i still have 5 years left on the 2018 lenovo 100e i just bought.
My school is giving these to my class next year
Rip
Yeah i got one from school too, i blew it up.
Rip
I went from pc/Acer 17 ‘ laptop to iMac/iPad to Chromebook C330.. I am sold ! I am an instructor, self employed, and I love my new friend !
Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for this great introduction to Chromebook. I've loved them, but not yet committed to using them fully and want to shift more to it simply because it is a simple, reliable, tool. This has helped me to consider taking 'chromebooking' to that next level.
That’s great, thanks so much for letting me know and I’m glad it was helpful!
I'd advise getting a chromebook used from reputable sites like amazon, bestbuy, microcenter, etc it literally halves the price. Chromebooks have a reset feature called "power wash" which wiped the device completely (safe to donate, sell, give to another person). I'd advise to get the 4GB ram versions so it runs smoothly.
Ideally this is for people who mostly surfs the net, social media, youtube, netflix, and other non-power users. I think it's ideal for children and non-tech people since it doesn't get viruses so they can't fubar it. Compared to the price point of the competitions windows laptops/destops and tablets this is just better imho.
Google Stadia will hopefully expand the gaming capability of Chromebooks and make it a more compelling choice for those of us who like to play more demanding games on our laptops.
Hey dude, finally started seeing notifications again. Glad to see others talking about chrome books. These are really cool machines. Love the ease of connection and use. On some days I use it more than my MacBook Pro. Great video dude.
Thanks man!
Yeah, I was really surprised by how much I could do with it, I'm absolutely loving this thing!
Thanks for checking out the video, I appreciate it!
I'm got an unloved second hand chromebook and just getting into the ChromeOS experience but loving it so far! Great video! :)
Thanks so much and I'm glad you're enjoying your machine!
Me too, trying to figure out what jack is for what.
One word after watching this video: Subscribed.
I was thinking of getting a chromebook. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful.
SUPER COOL AND KIND GUY! I LOVE HOW ENTHUSIASTIC YOU ARE!
super cool AND kind guy!!!! Legend speaks
Incredibly informative, thank you. This is the quality content I look for from tech videos!
Thanks so much!
I really appreciate that feedback and I'm glad you found it useful!
Literally been thinking of picking one up. Thanks for this!
No problem man!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you found it useful!
Don't do it!
@@DigESource Why?
I liked this video. I'm an old lady, who was a MS software tech/Systems OEM, who retired and watched everything I know go the way of the dinosaur. I have a Chromebook coming, delayed weeks by the COVID crunch, so I've been checking out Chromebook info online. Thanks for the insights.
you also get free 100GB good drive when you purchase a chromebook.
You sure do! 😁
don't tell half the story. it is time limited
I get unlimited from school 😂
For 2 years, yes. I found Drive so convenient, I ended up signing up for the $2.99/mo 200GB plan when mine expired. Worth it to me!
erzascralet48 why u need so much space brah
I LOVED YOUR INTRO ,, No click here, punch there, don't forget, energy humbleness and great info.
mickavellian Thanks so much, I really appreciate the feedback!
Linux audio support is coming in Chrome 74 around May.
Looking forward to the Kompanio 838 announcement. Superior battery life and super-fast Wi-Fi will make Chromebooks unstoppable. MediaTek is truly pushing the boundaries with this one.
My dear mom is a Luddite when it comes to technology...
She had on old laptop from 2006 running Vista ( oy vey )
I upgraded the laptop to Windows 7 sometime ago (Puts on Pirate Patch)...anyways over the years it has been running slow as molasses...
I live a fair distance from her now so I can't physically help with any issues that crop up...
I recently purchased an HP Chromebook for her as a gift...
So far so good...she doesn't find it complicated, she likes the speed, and she is able to get the basics done like banking, facebook, email etc..
Another plus is the long battery life...
I could have taken an old laptop and installed a linux distro....but the battery would probably be useless...plus there would be a learning curve for her...
In my case, a Chromebook fit the bill...
Thanks for sharing your story.. this is the perfect scenario for a Chromebook!
I feel bad for your mom vista is very disgusting
I was trying to see what my 7 year old was talking about they use chrome books in her class
Thanks for the video, was struggling to find a laptop and now I know what I need is a Chromebook, you made me save a lot of money here. thanks. =)
You're welcome!
I'm glad the video helped you!
I never cared much for ChromeOs, but this video changes things.
Yeah, they are definitely much more capable than they appear on the surface.
@@Eevnos If I wasn't looking for a workstation to do graphic design work, ChromeOs seems perfect for casual, to light productivity work.
My nephew is entering high school, this would be perfect for him as he is already familiar with the Google suite. He is also familiar with some android apps to do illustration and video editing.
That changes my views about chromebooks.
Rachit Khandelwal Excellent!
I've purchased about 8 Chromebooks over the last 8 years. 3 of them were for myself and the others were for my kids. I love my Chromebook, and am still on a 16 gb book. 6 of the 8 are still running and the two that aren't were sat on or dropped by my kids. Never a virus, never lost any data (it's in the cloud), and i can use apps on my Android that mirror what i do on the Chromebook.
Great video. Very informative. I've been looking for a video on chromeOS and all of its capabilities and your video covers everything I wanted to know. Keep up the great work.
Excellent, I'm really glad you found it useful and thank you for the comment!
Also do note for $20 you can get a 128GB micro SD card (or for $40 a 256GB one) and then storage will not be an issue, do note if you plan to put your chromebook in dev mode with headphones, as soon as you see that white screen, rip your headphones off ASAP, as otherwise it will blast 2 beeps at full speaker volume directly into your ears.
There is now sound and gpu integration with Linux apps. Linux is within a virtual machine so it can be glitchy, but it does work. Hopefully Linux integration will become stable soon.
My chromebook friking has 10 gb of storage and it's my main and only pc.
Excellent
thats some dedication 😂
Tablet*
Same
Lol I have an 512GB SSD with windows and linux in it
PS! Whoa! Just read your specs, THAT is the one I bought!!! Thought it looked like it.💚💚💚
Excellent, it’s a great Chromebook
Such an excellent, informed & non-bias review - Nicely done, sir!
Love seeing the past D&D searches you've got in the Play Store search history. A fellow D&D player. My man!
let them that throw 16 sided dice...unite!
Nice Steve!!! No wonder it took you so long to finish this video, is like three videos in one!! All good info and great Broll! 😎👍.. I learned a lot about chromebooks that I did not know
Thanks man, I appreciate you checking it out and for the feedback!
I'm so surprised by this thing!
I'm actually getting a chrome book on Wednesday this helps so much Thanks so muvh
Winter_Gacha You’re welcome!
Love my Acer Chromebook 15
Do get annoyed at the fact that alot of apps from the google play store are still sized for an android phone.
Yeah, I definitely hear you on this one.. I wish more developers developed for the larger screens of Chromebooks and Android tablets.
Thanks very much for a brilliant explanation one of the best I have seen
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that and I'm glad you found it useful!
my school gave us a chrome book. (in high school). it was is really good. it even came with a stylus in the inside of it. Its one of the chromebooks that are better for students I guess. I really like it
No one complains phones only have 32GB storage and Chromebooks are more like phones than traditional PCs. You just don't need all that space. You don't need 128GB on a Chromebook if it's got an sd slot. Save your money.
I disagree with the phone comment, that may have been true 4-5 years ago, but not today with the size of some apps and recorded media / photos 32GB is pretty limiting.
As for the storage on Chromebooks, It's not safe to generalize like that as it depends how you use it.
If you're using it in its most basic form, cloud storage and ChromOS apps, then 32GB is enough, its when you start installing Android and Linux apps that you find its not enough.
Can my 1TB hard drive be compatible with the Chromebook if I want to save my stuff aside from the gadget?
I actually love my chromebook, yes it cant do everything like other platforms but it's still a great thing to use
My 17" Dell is collecting dust. I use my Chromebook almost exclusively
Minecraft, a game that is compatible with literally everything that accepts almost every input system, not available on ChromeOS...
Darin Sean Sablan you cant download it on playstore ?
@@aleyahmayo1545 nope, says its incompatible with my device
And that folks is what developer mode is for
Simple and elegant explanation and production. Classy 🙏❤️
Great information. Like the info on Android and Linux. Looking for a Chromebook myself and will use your Dell as a baseline...Thanks
You're welcome, thank you for checking it out and commenting!
I'm getting the Acer 314 spin Chromebook 2/1 8gb ram 128gb storage 6000 intel celron processor. Ordered it the other day. Can't wait.
this is good for people like you, not for professionals
must agree chromebook's are awesome having using window last ten years i will not be going back to windows bought my first chromebook best thing i've done
That Chrome book is underrated. That's the only thing we need! A simple device with great cloud capabilities. We need a serious detox of complexity using these type of devices
Excellent video! I just purchased my first Chromebook and after watching your video, i'm glad I did ! THANK YOU!
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for quick concise review!! No bull crap.
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the feedback!
Just imagine if you kept that start going hahaha
Haha... That'd be some Twilight Zone level stuff! 😂
Thanks for checking it out man!
@@Eevnos right! and i would love it hahahahahaha,and np!
You are welcome. It is true. They do work pretty good.
My Man! This is a Great Video! Excellent content and explanations! Can't wait to see the video on Lenux usage. :))
😀
Michael Vega Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed it!
I don't understand much about Linux, so it would be cool if you did a video about it for Chromebooks. I'm like you, I'm being to see how useful a Chromebook can be.
Two days ago I put up a video on how to install full Linux on a Chromebook with Crouton.
What would you like to see in a video, I'm always open to suggestions. 😁
I am proudly watching this after seeing an advertisement about vanish washing powder
Usually, I don't buy products when they first come out. But in 2012, I bought a chromebook. It worked fine, but had not very good features. It didn't run on linux. It had no game, and not very good things. I bought a chromebook in 2021, with linux, crosh and it's amazing. Much faster, super powerful.
I may wanna go out and get one of these. Never was interested in chromebooks til now. Thanks
Thanks for checking it out man, I'm really loving this one!
I never looked back, i bought a cheap 270 dollar one and havnt looked back
You should get a Chromebook. www.drshannondoak.com/chrome-can/
Me too
Great video, thanks for getting to the point quickly with very good info presented in a very easy watching way with no filler
Doug Lind thanks a lot! I’m glad you liked it and really appreciate the feedback!
Chromebooks are definitely about the experience. I have a windows machine, a linux machine, and my chromebook, but I always find myself using my chromebook for easy tasks and relaxing. That said, they are definitely supplementary devices especially if you game (same with Linux). But yes they still can do a lot of things. I'd say a lot of people could run one as a main device including myself.
Very well said, I 100% agree with this.
Thanks for the great comment!
@@Eevnos Actually Chromebooks arent bad for gaming either.....If you have a touchscreen chromebook. Remember all of the games for Android, work way better on a Chromebook. My Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is my new game console. And you can load Steam if your Chromebook has Linux apps. (or download Linux on your Chromebook as a duel boot, if it doesnt have linux apps.
touch screen & Android App support are amazing
For sure!
Excellent video. I'm thinking of getting one for school and work at home.
Eric Swanson Thanks a lot, I hope my video helped in your decision!
If you can use linux apps, why not install Steam or even Wine for gaming?
REDKYTEN then you will lose all of your data
@@firegaming6102 what are you talking about.
REDKYTEN With the built in Linux support, there is currently no GPU acceleration so games won’t work.
You can put the machine in Developer Mode and install Linux with Crouton, then install Steam that way and it works fine.
@@Eevnos Oh alright, thanks for the response!
@@redkyten I have Steam on my Acer Chromebook spin 13
i really like your vibes, i feel like your honest and really trying to be helpful. thanks subscribed.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!
I put a lot of time, into testing things for my videos, to make sure that the information I give is as accurate as possible.. so I'm glad that's coming across.
all i want for next christmas is one of these lol
I am shopping for a laptop and your video has been the most helpful!
That's great, thanks so much for letting me know!
Good luck on your search! 😁
Watching now on my Mac mini 2010; ~~~ love it. Thought about chromebook but decided on the mini couldn’t be any happier!!
I got a new Chromebook this year it works fine, It's my work laptop now
Great Video, would love to see the tutorials you mentioned. I'm now a subscriber to your channel.
Excellent!
Thanks so much for the subscription and the feedback, it's much appreciated!
I have one small detail to add about running native android apps.
Some of apps actually DO have keyboard and mouse control, beyond what you would expect.
I’d even say some apps run better.
I used to use my phone as a drum machine,
I tried running the same app on my chromebook, and it actually gave me more control with a mouse.
It turned the app from a cheesey touchscreen thing, to something id actually rank on par with the free version of virtualDJ on windows.... not the best quality program for the job, but it works.
And it got better without touch control lol
I can navigate menus and all that, its great.
Some apps go above and beyond, and turn into things you’d usually have to download off a sketchy website on another OS for equivalent.
Very user friendly, for the most part.
Thats not a small detail :)
For those wondering which app,
Its called G-Stomper Rhythm.
Saves the beat files individually from the app so theres no “you deleted the app so the files cant run anymore” nonsense.
Shits real easy to work with for loops to throw together sequences.
Can you do a video that can help folks who are new to Linux via crostini learn how to use WINE for running Windows applications on their Chromebook?
Why, there are literally hundreds of videos on the subject. Just search for, how to use Wine. There is no difference from running Wine under a native Linux system or one that is running under a Chroot.
Multitasking is a myth. Dell support is predictable though: 1st, you need a new battery. 2nd, a new power brick. 3rd, you need a new motherboard. And no, its not under warranty. The internal hardware clock made certain of that.
no its not a myth.
Just wanted to comment that putting your device into developer mode also completely defeats the majority of the security setup on Chromebooks.
Also GPU Accelleration is available via a chrome flag for linux apps. This isn't available on all devices, but certainly would be a better alternative as opposed to Crouton. Great video either way, just like to point out the security risks associated with developer mode for those new to all of this.
Hey, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your video. I also own a chromebook and I think that everything you said was very accurate and you gave the average user the idea of what it is to own a chromebook! Nice job.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that and I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Eevnos of course! Is installing Linux with your method harmful? I’m doing it right now and I’m skeptical about it🥴
This actually was a good video so I went ahead and like and subscribed. Good Job Sir.
I got a Samsung one a few years ago, it had 16gb to up the storage, I just bought a cheap sd card on amazon and it works perfectly. Also, it can do so much more now because of the Linux beta
That's great!
I love my Chromebook. It's my second. The only deal-breaker for me is using My Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 scanner and Evernote. The scanner and Evernote both require a PC or Mac. Yes, I can access Evernote on my Chromebook via the web client, but the web client is basically crippleware compared with The Desktop client. I keep a Windows desktop primarily for those two things, and use my Chromebook for everything else. Great video!
Perfect computer and OS for our grandparents.
for everybody.
Very good. I did not know you can us power director till i saw Video
Awesome, I’m glad you got information you could use from the video.
Just got the Samsung Chromebook pro! This helped a ton! Great video!!
Erik Mondragon Thanks a lot, I’m really glad you found it useful!
A problem with my HP chromebook. Every time I literally move it, it shuts off. Anyone else come across this?
You can do about 80% of all your work and play on a Chromebook.
Note: if you wanna get cut the rope on pc, use the web store version, it has less worlds but better CHROMEBOOK support
Hey man sorry for not watching nost if your videos and it's nice to see you grow from 20 subs to 7k
Live happy😁
It's all good man, I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting!
Thanks for the excellent review of the Chrome OS & Chromebooks. Could you do a more current review of Chromebooks w/ 8 gigs of ram, 1080 to 4K touchscreens (13 -15.6") & stylus integration? About ready put my ancient & frustrating Acer 15.6" windows laptop in the crusher & move completely into Chrome universe. Planning on image & video editing as my most power hungry uses. Best, PK
1:25 was the laptop waking up, not booting up.
Davinci Resolve is a professional video editor. It runs on Linux.
Yes but it requires a reasonably powerful GPU, which this machine doesn't have.
their easy, lighweight and inexpensive!! good video Dude!!
Dario Mendoza Thanks, I appreciate you watching it and commenting.
thanks