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1imaginarygirl

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Laptops and Chromebooks
« on: June 23, 2020, 07:48:48 am »
I'm looking at getting a laptop, but I have no idea what to get. I don't need anything super fancy, but I want it to be fast with a backlit keyboard. I love Macbooks, but they're way out of my budget.

Any recommendations? Also does anyone have a Chromebook, and how is it different than a traditional laptop?

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2020, 09:12:35 am »
I looked into Chromebooks last time I was laptop shopping, and I ended up passing because it didn't look like you could use any other browsers on it. For my job I needed to be able to see how things looked on multiple browsers so that was a dealbreaker for me, otherwise it looked appealing.
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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2020, 09:31:12 am »
I love my dell. No issues Good brand!

Stay away from HP - mom'friends husband did work for them!

HP is using cheap parts from China!

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2020, 10:09:54 am »
I looked into Chromebooks last time I was laptop shopping, and I ended up passing because it didn't look like you could use any other browsers on it. For my job I needed to be able to see how things looked on multiple browsers so that was a dealbreaker for me, otherwise it looked appealing.

Thanks, that's good to know. I use multiple browsers as well.

I love my dell. No issues Good brand!

Stay away from HP - mom'friends husband did work for them!

HP is using cheap parts from China!

Don't they all? Practically everything is either made in China or made with parts from China.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2020, 12:54:33 pm »
I have a chromebook and I love it.  It is fast hassle free laptop.  I have had mine for over a year and will buy it again when needed.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2020, 06:11:27 pm »
I'm looking at getting a laptop, but I have no idea what to get. I don't need anything super fancy, but I want it to be fast with a backlit keyboard. I love Macbooks, but they're way out of my budget.

Any recommendations? Also does anyone have a Chromebook, and how is it different than a traditional laptop?

I'm looking myself. I'm a a budget as well. I have an HP but my DVD disc player isn't working correctly.
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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2020, 10:31:19 pm »
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad my bf got for me a few years ago on ebay and I haven't had any problems.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2020, 06:29:21 am »
I have a google chromebook and have used it for almost  2 years. I also learned when it is fully charged to unplug it and I get a full day out of it. The thing is you can't run some windows based programs on it which is ok for me

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2020, 06:49:43 am »
ive looked at chromebooks..ended up with an hp laptop..granddaughters said i wouldnt like chromebook..
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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2020, 08:01:41 am »
I'm on my second chromebook and it is sufficient for my use and the price is right.  I had to learn google docs after decades of using Microsoft Word.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2020, 08:16:46 am »
Chromebook is supposed to be like Macs in the fact that they update and protect against viruses.  They are also fairly inexpensive, and if your use is basic, you can probably do well with one.  I am going to get a new laptop soon and it could be a Chromebook.  I know I want a solid state one because it is the new and upcoming system for computers.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2020, 08:37:36 am »
i don't know much about chromebook and have no interest since i don't like change.i have had several laptops over the years.My current one which i have had for over a year is a dell and i love it! no problems. It is actually the second Dell i have had and when the time come will get another. :rainbow: :rose: :peace: :wave:
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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2020, 04:09:40 pm »
I am so glad I read all these posts. I am going to be getting a new laptop sometime this year and I was thinking about Chromebook but now I think I am going to pass.

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2020, 09:43:40 am »
Heard a lot of positive things about chrome book as well

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Re: Laptops and Chromebooks
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2020, 03:45:12 pm »
 :) ;) :D ;D 8)i still use windows 7 out of date :-[ :-[ :-[

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