✨ Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨ Chromebook Plus playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLNSLoCmFMc8qm1a5XOh5p3JMh4S2qPm6U.html Updates: - The game capture (screen recording, optionally with the webcam) in the Game Dashboard requires a Chromebook Plus model.
Im in the market for the 714 and was consisering purchasing it soon through currys. Now Id like to wait for the updated model but cant seen to find when or where it will be stocked in the UK. Do you have any other information on this pleaae? Thank you, great video
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. A great time to be in the market for the Spin 714. Info I've seen says availability in the UK from May.... sounds 'ambitious' to me based on the fact it's the 29th today 😂... but let's see! Expect pricing starting around £799. I'd expect the big sellers like Currys to stock it. I'm hoping to have my hands on one as soon as I can to show in the channel.
Hi again David, not sure if you use X/Twitter or follow me there, but I've just posted an update on availability and pricing for some of these new Chromebook models. In the UK the Aver Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is showing as "coming August 2024" and prices starting at £799.
Hi, thank you. There's no way to upgrade a standard Chromebook to become a Chromebook Plus, you'd have to buy one branded as Chromebook Plus. There's a slightly odd exception to explain, where some Chromebooks sold before Chromebook Plus existed, have received the Chromebook Plus software update IF their hardware met the criteria list an they were approved (this includes at least a 12th Gen Core processor or equivalent, 8GB RAM or more, 128GB storage or more, a FHD webcam or better, a FHD IPS display or better and at least 128GB storage). For example, Chromebooks like the Acer Vero 514 I reviewed here: th-cam.com/video/wIgEcbcbqlo/w-d-xo.html That said, as I show in this video (2:42), anyone can access Gemini through their browser now and you can get some of the Google AI benefits like 'Help Me Write' in Gmail and Google Docs by subscribing to the Google AI plan, which you may get a 2 month free trial for.
I purchased a Lenovo Chromebook Plus, which is great. However, I question Google's decision to insist on Intel or equivalent processors, when everyone else, Apple and now Microsoft, seems to be moving towards ARM processors. This is the first Chromebook I have used that needed a fan for cooling. Any thoughts on this choice by Google ?
I think we'll see more of a change with more Snapdragon based Chromebooks in the future or maybe one day the shift for Google to go 'in house' will come. Do you have the Intel Core I3-N305? I don't find the fan use too excessive which is one bonus. There are also of course non Chromebook Plus models with the MT8186 of recent (3 I've shown on the channel) which for lighter users are pretty decent on general browsing and battery life. For what Google want to achieve on device with Chromebook Plus though I think for where we are right now defaulting to Intel has been the only option and worked out pretty well on the whole.
I have the Core I3 model. I find it quite fast and lets me edit videos in Power Director at 4K whereas my other Chromebooks struggle even at 720p. Having a better screen and back lit keyboard are worth the upgrade to Chromebook Plus alone. My main objective is to put together a budget live streaming set up with a video switcher, small audio mixer, 3 cameras and a presentation laptop. Chromebooks let me do this without taking a £1000 Windows laptop or MacBook with me.
I have a Lenovo Flex myself with the i3-1215u. The fan does not start that often, so its kind of ok for me :) But there have been Chromebooks running arm for a long time, its just that they use the cheapest ARM cpu's that would not even be considered fast in a mobile phone. I guess we will see snapdragon x models coming in the future.
Ah, a nice addition / 'work around'. It'll be interesting to see how many more unqiue (or hard to replicate) and useful ways that can 'bake' AI into the OS. Glad you liked the video and thanks for your message about the channel hitting 6k subscribers, appreciate it 👍
Gemini in my chromebook plus was kind of underwhelming.. it shows a prompt about generating pictures.. I write the same.. get the answer that it can not do that right now, but its learning... ok, writing with the AI feels like talking to a software program, and you get answer x.. and you ask why is that so? and you get answer x again!?. I also asked "is gemini integrated into chromebooks now?" and got the answer "Yes, BARD is now a part of chromebooks" :D
Ha, that last one is a classic. I think Gemini is a little tipsy right now and Google must be pushing hard to try and catch up to the latest version of Chat GPT. Let's hope to see some improvements soon, early days! Hope you enjoyed the video.
Might be worth seeing how that new HP x360 14B Chromebook Plus I show looks. The tablet UI in ChromeOS still isn't as good as Android, but depends on what and how much you plan to do with it really. I think an Android phone and ~14 inch convertible Chromebook would be a pretty decent combo for most. Use the phone for most apps but the Chromebook screen for watching media more and of course the Chromebook in 'regular' use for productivity, so much easier with full desktop websites when you need them.
@@MergeDroid gonna have to watch that omne again think i saw it . for me pretty much just having the andriod phone and chromebook or tablet combo and thats its
@Galaxymusic20 if you didn't necessarily need the 'Plus' features, I still think this is an excellent smaller convertible Chromebook - th-cam.com/video/nc6RMm7Z9JQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi - well we already have Chromebox models - they'd just have to tweak the Chromebook Plus criteria a bit (as can't really say a device MUST have a FHD IPS screen if it doesn't have a screen at all 😂)......so in theory maybe, but I imagine it's not where the focus is right now. Is considering a Chromebook that you run through a dock 99% of the time, but have the option to use in laptop form factor when you want to, maybe the way to go or not what you're after?
Will only Plus have AI features? I am looking into Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 with 8 gig, 128 gig emmc and mediatek 520 chip. Maybe wait? I do not want to spend more than 300 euros.
They're trying to differentiate the Chromebook Plus models more. Don't forget, as I show you can of course access Gemini (and if you pay for it) Gemini Advanced through your browser on a regular Chromebook, so not much difference from the Progressive Web App approach on the Chromebook Plus. You just won't get the integrated AI features.
hello!! i am a uni student and my chromebook, I believe its a lenovo, with the battery indicator light above the touchpad. And its falling apart, i love the idea of touch screen chromebooks, but am still a student and on a budget, do you have any good suggeations!!
Hi, thanks, very happy to help. Do you know the model or processor in your current Chromebook? What size Chromebook are you looking for? Where abouts are you based? 🗺
@@MergeDroid Thank you so much! I believe it is an Idea Pad 5i Chromebook (14ITL6). It says Intel pentium gold 7505. The screen is 14 inches, I'm looking for something around that size, if not a tad bigger maybe. And based in England:) Hope this helps a bit sorry if not!!
@@tdog2605 Hi, yup - that's really useful to know, thank you. I think it's worth you looking for a 'Chromebook Plus' model for Uni. It means it'll meet a minimum spec of hardware requirements (like a Intel 12th Gen Core i3 equivalent or newer, 8GB RAM min., 128GB storage min. etc). You'll also get the software benefits that come with it, like the AI bits I cover in this video. For 14 inch Chromebook Plus models take a look and see what you think of: * Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus: th-cam.com/video/DN8IGSkhMV4/w-d-xo.html * ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus: th-cam.com/video/O6w07enZFw4/w-d-xo.html Both options are non-touch I'm afraid (the Lenovo does have an option, but it's rare in the UK). If you check my Twitter/X I'm often posting deals there too, mainly on these as like-new refurbs from large ebay sellers when they have a voucher running, see my video here on how you'll be able to save when buying: th-cam.com/video/BMKaVNvh-hA/w-d-xo.html The Lenovo I mention often comes up under two hundred pounds, sometimes for the option with a backlit keyboard and 256gb storage (the version I show in my video is 128GB without the backlit keyboard). If you were looking to spend a bit more and get a touch-screen Chromebook Plus model, as I mention in this video there's a new Acer Spin (so convertible too) 714 due out soon, I've since posted to X/Twitter and we have a date of August for it with an expected starting price of around eight hundred pounds. However, there are two older generations of this Chromebook, that have both received the Chromebook Plus update. I'm currently trying out the 2022 model and hope to publish my video on it later this week, so could be one to check on the second hand/refurb market. If you want to look at even more Chromebook Plus models to consider, I have a playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLNSLoCmFMc8qm1a5XOh5p3JMh4S2qPm6U.html
@@MergeDroid thank you for asking! I actually went with the first gen asus flip in the end, my old chromebook broke and I kinda needed one urgently, and Currys only had limited chromebooks with a touchscreen (3 to be precise - 1 being a 15.6 inch lenovo, and the other 2 being the asus, and then the acer - which my dad was against be getting for some reason #acerhaterorwhat - so I don't think I would have left the shop with one unless i bought the asus flip one) Apologies i went against your recommendations, I was going to wait for the new acer spin, so i could #treatmyself and be happy that i finished a year at uni, but it when i tell you, it creaked in a horrible way every time i opened it, and both sides were falling apart, I had it all taped up, to secure it, and it still managed to fall apart more! But if i have to invest in another one, I will certainly go for the acer spin, I am rather happy with the asus however, IT CAME WITH A STYLUS AND I AM NOW A HUGE ACADEMIC WEAPON!!! but then again i was happy with anything as long as it had the functions i knew well, thank you for your recommendations though!! there wasn't many regular chromebooks in the currys i went to either, so i wasn't exactly spoiled for choice, and yeah I could have probably bought one online and got it delivered, but i always had problems doing that so i was apprehensive, sorry I rambled on a bit there, but yeah, I will deffo keep your recommendations in my head for later!!!!
Impressive! Personally, I find ChatGPT Plus more useful than Gemini. It runs flawlessly on my Chromebook too. By the way, what's the actual difference between a Chromebook and a Chromebook Plus? Have a great day! Your voice is delightful.
Yes, the battle between ChatGPT and Gemini over the coming months (and years!) will be interesting to see! Chromebook Plus models have to meet a minimum hardware spec inc., at that MINIMUM level: Core i3 12th Gen or equivalent, full HD IPS screen, FHD webcam, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage. This hardware then enables a lot of the extra features that are exclusive to them, like the AI features and other Chromebook Plus exclusive ones I cover in this video.
Google needs to put the Snapdragon X Plus or a future equivalent MediaTek chip in Chromebooks. Although my dream would be a Pixelbook Go with and of these chips or even a Tensor laptop tier chip...
I wouldn't rule that out, a lot of talk about this with Samsung. Let's see, more interesting times ahead with Chromebook Plus I'd imagine! Longer term them going in house as they have for Pixels would seem to be the way, let's see. Thanks for checking out the video 👍
They stressed it's a mix of device and cloud AI, doing what's right/best in each situation. It's going to be an interesting time to see how the AI battle plays out, but Chromebook Plus will have a distinct price advantage over Microsoft's offerings and the new Chromebook Plus Perk of 1 year of the AI Premium Plan (including Gemini Advanced) makes it pretty compelling!
AI uses matrix multiplications, same as GPU's use, or AVX instructions on certain Intel cpu's. But the i3-1215u I have, have AVX2 instruction set, it also have a AI accelerator for sound (speech recognition for example) and also a deep learning accelerator based on AVX512 instructions.
I guess they're going for the mass market with the most popular size. The Acer 516GE is a 16 inch option. Otherwise for now it's just these two (getting slightly older) options than rule the 17 inch Chromebook space: th-cam.com/video/VvECX6ot1Uk/w-d-xo.html
I think in general they look pretty good, but always nice to see some innovation. Let's wait to get a closer look at it, hopefully I'll have some reviews coming up in the near future.
Tasks is not showing when I click the date in the lower right corner...do I need to do something to 'turn it on'? I had tasks before the update and I added more after the update...still not showing 🫤
@@MergeDroid No. I saw it in the "what's new" section after the update and went to look for it. I was already using Tasks as a separate app so I assumed it would just show up when I clicked on the date.
@@artisticsharon1216 Yeah, something odd here. I'm on a Chromebook running 125.0.6422.140 now to check it out, and like you I don't see the updated functionality. I did receive this updated build (125.0.6422.140) yesterday after my initial update to 125 on 28th May. I'll do a bit more digging and update you hear if I find out why/what's happened.
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Updates:
- The game capture (screen recording, optionally with the webcam) in the Game Dashboard requires a Chromebook Plus model.
Really great video and it's also fab that we have some UK based coverage, new subscriber here :)
Thanks Craig, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you'll enjoy and get value out of some of the other videos on the channel too 👍
Agree - and subscribed!
@@TheB1nary Great to hear! Welcome along!
Im in the market for the 714 and was consisering purchasing it soon through currys. Now Id like to wait for the updated model but cant seen to find when or where it will be stocked in the UK. Do you have any other information on this pleaae? Thank you, great video
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. A great time to be in the market for the Spin 714. Info I've seen says availability in the UK from May.... sounds 'ambitious' to me based on the fact it's the 29th today 😂... but let's see! Expect pricing starting around £799. I'd expect the big sellers like Currys to stock it. I'm hoping to have my hands on one as soon as I can to show in the channel.
Hi again David, not sure if you use X/Twitter or follow me there, but I've just posted an update on availability and pricing for some of these new Chromebook models. In the UK the Aver Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is showing as "coming August 2024" and prices starting at £799.
@@MergeDroid thank you so much for the update, really appreciate it. I have been keeping an eye out but hadn't seen the update. Thanks again
No problem, not too long to wait 🤞
Well done. Presently all I have is a Chromebook powered by the Chrome OS operating system. How might I upgrade this system to include the AI
Hi, thank you. There's no way to upgrade a standard Chromebook to become a Chromebook Plus, you'd have to buy one branded as Chromebook Plus. There's a slightly odd exception to explain, where some Chromebooks sold before Chromebook Plus existed, have received the Chromebook Plus software update IF their hardware met the criteria list an they were approved (this includes at least a 12th Gen Core processor or equivalent, 8GB RAM or more, 128GB storage or more, a FHD webcam or better, a FHD IPS display or better and at least 128GB storage). For example, Chromebooks like the Acer Vero 514 I reviewed here: th-cam.com/video/wIgEcbcbqlo/w-d-xo.html
That said, as I show in this video (2:42), anyone can access Gemini through their browser now and you can get some of the Google AI benefits like 'Help Me Write' in Gmail and Google Docs by subscribing to the Google AI plan, which you may get a 2 month free trial for.
Just got the update but didn't see the focus mode, thanks for letting me know it's behind a flag 😅
Glad to help! I wanted to make sure I had the flag names included for just this reason 👍
I purchased a Lenovo Chromebook Plus, which is great. However, I question Google's decision to insist on Intel or equivalent processors, when everyone else, Apple and now Microsoft, seems to be moving towards ARM processors. This is the first Chromebook I have used that needed a fan for cooling. Any thoughts on this choice by Google ?
I think we'll see more of a change with more Snapdragon based Chromebooks in the future or maybe one day the shift for Google to go 'in house' will come. Do you have the Intel Core I3-N305? I don't find the fan use too excessive which is one bonus. There are also of course non Chromebook Plus models with the MT8186 of recent (3 I've shown on the channel) which for lighter users are pretty decent on general browsing and battery life. For what Google want to achieve on device with Chromebook Plus though I think for where we are right now defaulting to Intel has been the only option and worked out pretty well on the whole.
I have the Core I3 model. I find it quite fast and lets me edit videos in Power Director at 4K whereas my other Chromebooks struggle even at 720p. Having a better screen and back lit keyboard are worth the upgrade to Chromebook Plus alone. My main objective is to put together a budget live streaming set up with a video switcher, small audio mixer, 3 cameras and a presentation laptop. Chromebooks let me do this without taking a £1000 Windows laptop or MacBook with me.
@marksanderson1707 that's a pretty impressive use of Chromebooks/ChromeOS and as you say far more economical than the main alternatives!
I have a Lenovo Flex myself with the i3-1215u. The fan does not start that often, so its kind of ok for me :) But there have been Chromebooks running arm for a long time, its just that they use the cheapest ARM cpu's that would not even be considered fast in a mobile phone. I guess we will see snapdragon x models coming in the future.
Yup, should be an interesting time ahead!
as a non chromebook plus user i just use an AI extension theyre really good. Also great video
Ah, a nice addition / 'work around'. It'll be interesting to see how many more unqiue (or hard to replicate) and useful ways that can 'bake' AI into the OS. Glad you liked the video and thanks for your message about the channel hitting 6k subscribers, appreciate it 👍
Gemini in my chromebook plus was kind of underwhelming.. it shows a prompt about generating pictures.. I write the same.. get the answer that it can not do that right now, but its learning... ok, writing with the AI feels like talking to a software program, and you get answer x.. and you ask why is that so? and you get answer x again!?. I also asked "is gemini integrated into chromebooks now?" and got the answer "Yes, BARD is now a part of chromebooks" :D
Ha, that last one is a classic. I think Gemini is a little tipsy right now and Google must be pushing hard to try and catch up to the latest version of Chat GPT. Let's hope to see some improvements soon, early days! Hope you enjoyed the video.
i want to get a plus foldable so i dont need a andriod tabelt and can use it everywhere
Might be worth seeing how that new HP x360 14B Chromebook Plus I show looks. The tablet UI in ChromeOS still isn't as good as Android, but depends on what and how much you plan to do with it really. I think an Android phone and ~14 inch convertible Chromebook would be a pretty decent combo for most. Use the phone for most apps but the Chromebook screen for watching media more and of course the Chromebook in 'regular' use for productivity, so much easier with full desktop websites when you need them.
@@MergeDroid gonna have to watch that omne again think i saw it . for me pretty much just having the andriod phone and chromebook or tablet combo and thats its
@Galaxymusic20 if you didn't necessarily need the 'Plus' features, I still think this is an excellent smaller convertible Chromebook - th-cam.com/video/nc6RMm7Z9JQ/w-d-xo.html
@@MergeDroid something like this would be cool for me
Great, glad the video helped. If you have any questions on that Chromebook just drop a comment on the video.
Do you think they will ever do a chrome os plus box/desktop as i'm looking for a replacement to my old mini pc
Hi - well we already have Chromebox models - they'd just have to tweak the Chromebook Plus criteria a bit (as can't really say a device MUST have a FHD IPS screen if it doesn't have a screen at all 😂)......so in theory maybe, but I imagine it's not where the focus is right now. Is considering a Chromebook that you run through a dock 99% of the time, but have the option to use in laptop form factor when you want to, maybe the way to go or not what you're after?
0:13 Chromebook With An American Keyboard Layout
Ah yes, I was waiting for you to spot that 😃 Watch out for it appearing later on too. Hope you enjoyed the content 😎
Will only Plus have AI features? I am looking into Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 with 8 gig, 128 gig emmc and mediatek 520 chip. Maybe wait? I do not want to spend more than 300 euros.
Yes, AI and Gemini just on the Chromebook Plus models. I think you're looking at this - th-cam.com/video/5x-ULRk6CZ0/w-d-xo.html
@@MergeDroid Wow, that is terrible
They're trying to differentiate the Chromebook Plus models more. Don't forget, as I show you can of course access Gemini (and if you pay for it) Gemini Advanced through your browser on a regular Chromebook, so not much difference from the Progressive Web App approach on the Chromebook Plus. You just won't get the integrated AI features.
hello!! i am a uni student and my chromebook, I believe its a lenovo, with the battery indicator light above the touchpad. And its falling apart, i love the idea of touch screen chromebooks, but am still a student and on a budget, do you have any good suggeations!!
Hi, thanks, very happy to help. Do you know the model or processor in your current Chromebook? What size Chromebook are you looking for? Where abouts are you based? 🗺
@@MergeDroid Thank you so much! I believe it is an Idea Pad 5i Chromebook (14ITL6). It says Intel pentium gold 7505. The screen is 14 inches, I'm looking for something around that size, if not a tad bigger maybe. And based in England:) Hope this helps a bit sorry if not!!
@@tdog2605 Hi, yup - that's really useful to know, thank you. I think it's worth you looking for a 'Chromebook Plus' model for Uni. It means it'll meet a minimum spec of hardware requirements (like a Intel 12th Gen Core i3 equivalent or newer, 8GB RAM min., 128GB storage min. etc). You'll also get the software benefits that come with it, like the AI bits I cover in this video. For 14 inch Chromebook Plus models take a look and see what you think of:
* Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Plus: th-cam.com/video/DN8IGSkhMV4/w-d-xo.html
* ASUS CX34 Chromebook Plus: th-cam.com/video/O6w07enZFw4/w-d-xo.html
Both options are non-touch I'm afraid (the Lenovo does have an option, but it's rare in the UK). If you check my Twitter/X I'm often posting deals there too, mainly on these as like-new refurbs from large ebay sellers when they have a voucher running, see my video here on how you'll be able to save when buying: th-cam.com/video/BMKaVNvh-hA/w-d-xo.html The Lenovo I mention often comes up under two hundred pounds, sometimes for the option with a backlit keyboard and 256gb storage (the version I show in my video is 128GB without the backlit keyboard).
If you were looking to spend a bit more and get a touch-screen Chromebook Plus model, as I mention in this video there's a new Acer Spin (so convertible too) 714 due out soon, I've since posted to X/Twitter and we have a date of August for it with an expected starting price of around eight hundred pounds. However, there are two older generations of this Chromebook, that have both received the Chromebook Plus update. I'm currently trying out the 2022 model and hope to publish my video on it later this week, so could be one to check on the second hand/refurb market.
If you want to look at even more Chromebook Plus models to consider, I have a playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLNSLoCmFMc8qm1a5XOh5p3JMh4S2qPm6U.html
How's it going, did you decide what to go for? I hope my video from this Monday help a bit too if not.
@@MergeDroid thank you for asking! I actually went with the first gen asus flip in the end, my old chromebook broke and I kinda needed one urgently, and Currys only had limited chromebooks with a touchscreen (3 to be precise - 1 being a 15.6 inch lenovo, and the other 2 being the asus, and then the acer - which my dad was against be getting for some reason #acerhaterorwhat - so I don't think I would have left the shop with one unless i bought the asus flip one) Apologies i went against your recommendations, I was going to wait for the new acer spin, so i could #treatmyself and be happy that i finished a year at uni, but it when i tell you, it creaked in a horrible way every time i opened it, and both sides were falling apart, I had it all taped up, to secure it, and it still managed to fall apart more! But if i have to invest in another one, I will certainly go for the acer spin, I am rather happy with the asus however, IT CAME WITH A STYLUS AND I AM NOW A HUGE ACADEMIC WEAPON!!! but then again i was happy with anything as long as it had the functions i knew well, thank you for your recommendations though!! there wasn't many regular chromebooks in the currys i went to either, so i wasn't exactly spoiled for choice, and yeah I could have probably bought one online and got it delivered, but i always had problems doing that so i was apprehensive, sorry I rambled on a bit there, but yeah, I will deffo keep your recommendations in my head for later!!!!
Team Pixel
... and Team Chromebook 😍
Impressive! Personally, I find ChatGPT Plus more useful than Gemini. It runs flawlessly on my Chromebook too. By the way, what's the actual difference between a Chromebook and a Chromebook Plus? Have a great day! Your voice is delightful.
Yes, the battle between ChatGPT and Gemini over the coming months (and years!) will be interesting to see!
Chromebook Plus models have to meet a minimum hardware spec inc., at that MINIMUM level: Core i3 12th Gen or equivalent, full HD IPS screen, FHD webcam, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage. This hardware then enables a lot of the extra features that are exclusive to them, like the AI features and other Chromebook Plus exclusive ones I cover in this video.
Oops, I actually changed the comment completely, sorry about that. Could you please read it again?
@@saulgoodmanxd Ha, I enjoyed your first comment. I've just edited my original reply to fit your new updated first comment.
Google needs to put the Snapdragon X Plus or a future equivalent MediaTek chip in Chromebooks.
Although my dream would be a Pixelbook Go with and of these chips or even a Tensor laptop tier chip...
I wouldn't rule that out, a lot of talk about this with Samsung. Let's see, more interesting times ahead with Chromebook Plus I'd imagine! Longer term them going in house as they have for Pixels would seem to be the way, let's see. Thanks for checking out the video 👍
wow
So much to wow at 😀Which part of the update are you most excited for? Glad you like the video!
so theyre bringing an AI onboard on chrome OS? hope that it doesnt go the same as Microsofts its Copilot with Windows
They stressed it's a mix of device and cloud AI, doing what's right/best in each situation. It's going to be an interesting time to see how the AI battle plays out, but Chromebook Plus will have a distinct price advantage over Microsoft's offerings and the new Chromebook Plus Perk of 1 year of the AI Premium Plan (including Gemini Advanced) makes it pretty compelling!
AI uses matrix multiplications, same as GPU's use, or AVX instructions on certain Intel cpu's. But the i3-1215u I have, have AVX2 instruction set, it also have a AI accelerator for sound (speech recognition for example) and also a deep learning accelerator based on AVX512 instructions.
Thanks for the detailed explanation 👍
Another 14" to spoils your eyesight... Why not any chromebook plus 17" version?
I guess they're going for the mass market with the most popular size. The Acer 516GE is a 16 inch option. Otherwise for now it's just these two (getting slightly older) options than rule the 17 inch Chromebook space: th-cam.com/video/VvECX6ot1Uk/w-d-xo.html
It's shame most of the hardware looks like something from 10 years ago.
I think in general they look pretty good, but always nice to see some innovation. Let's wait to get a closer look at it, hopefully I'll have some reviews coming up in the near future.
Tasks is not showing when I click the date in the lower right corner...do I need to do something to 'turn it on'? I had tasks before the update and I added more after the update...still not showing 🫤
Hmm, is it that your existing tasks don't show or you don't even get the interface to add new tasks?
@@MergeDroid I'm not seeing the interface at all. I've restarted twice, still no luck.
@artisticsharon1216 were you using a flag before the update to see them(?)
@@MergeDroid No. I saw it in the "what's new" section after the update and went to look for it. I was already using Tasks as a separate app so I assumed it would just show up when I clicked on the date.
@@artisticsharon1216 Yeah, something odd here. I'm on a Chromebook running 125.0.6422.140 now to check it out, and like you I don't see the updated functionality. I did receive this updated build (125.0.6422.140) yesterday after my initial update to 125 on 28th May. I'll do a bit more digging and update you hear if I find out why/what's happened.