Should I Buy a Chromebook or Windows Laptop?
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Trying to decide between a cheap Windows laptop and a Chromebook can be difficult. With this video I hope to help answer the question 'should I buy a Chromebook or a Windows Laptop'.
☀ Video Index
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - What do you want from your computer?
01:12 - ChromeOS Misconceptions
01:58 - Windows Misconceptions
03:20 - ChromeOS Pros and Cons
04:36 - Windows Pros and Cons
05:47 - Price vs Value
06:24 - Summary
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#chromebook #chromeos #windows10 - Věda a technologie
I've bad habit of watching videos on things after buying them
@Honestly Amethyst HAHAHA SAME bro
@Jayendra Pujara understand one thing, chromebook is simply like another android device made available with keyboard. Being a student, you wont be able to install Microsoft office or other productivity apps. You may get these free apps on chromebook playstore (which windows lacks) but they're like the baby version of the applications which Windows runs, and they've extreme lack of features. If you're engineering student, Chromebook doesn't support coding apps as they aren't designed to run them. Chromebook might even get ya work done, no doubt, but you'd have to make several sacrifices for it to get done. In short, Functions and features on Chromebook are restrictive whereas Windows is seamless.
same
@Honestly Amethyst Last time I checked being able to run Linux means that a Chromebook can run "Desktop applications".
@Jayendra Pujara I think you should go with Chromebooks. Idk about Surface. Never bought them. Too expensive
Man, I just bought an chromebook. I agree with everything.
Which did you buy? What’s been your experience?
Fuck I bought a chromebook I want to play games well shit
@@Sudish_ should've thought about it before u bought it.
@@amoghus Marketing department got him to buy it. hahaha
@@Sudish_ you can play on stadia but it cant run programs and low storage so its crap
this should have way more views. this was the most fairly presented, streamlined, but still comprehensive set of useful information I've seen so far. THANK YOU. I swear the IT guys at work are my favorite people to talk to, they're the only ones who told me to look out for Windows 10-S bcuz they knew it would annoy me, but they don't have time to go through a 20min explaination, so again thank you ...
Speaking of, why are they coming out with so many machines now that only function in 10 S mode. If I'm buying Windows, it's because i want the options that I want -otherwise, I'd buy a Chromebook. I just don't get it.
those are not real techinician then.. they are just bullcrap
Spot on
This is so straight to the point with really practical advice! thank you!
Thank you this was informative and direct an to the point not to much info but just enough to make the right choice based on what you want to do, love it
The only app I use on my windows device is Chrome browser, snipping tool and calculator. I use close to 40 apps on my android phone. I think I'll buy a Chrombook now
yeah chromebooks have google play store so you can get all the app that are on your phone on the chromebook
@@ikouu6665 DISCLAMER: no minecraft
@@Neil.Y of course you can run Minecraft with an Chromebook
@@Neil.Y inform yourself the next time
@@niklashalpape2489 To run Minecraft Java Edition, you need an x86 chromebook (so you can’t run it on an ARM chromebook) and you also need to install a chrome flag to fix a mouse bug and install it Linux-style
With ARM you can only run PE (“Bedrock”)
www.google.pt/amp/s/www.pixelspot.net/2021/03/13/how-to-install-minecraft-java-edition-on-a-chromebook/amp/
this is the first video I've seen from this channel and this guy is very experienced and he knows what he's talking about.
I'm a professional software developer (40 year at it). I develop applications for Windows, Mac, and Linux. For the last 2 years, my primary workstation is a mid-range Chromebook. I use Chrome Remote Desktop and the Secure Shell App to access all the different computers I work with. I do most of my development running a Linux copy of Eclipse. Once Linux apps could be run on Chrome's, I gave my my Windows laptop to my wife. One caveat, I am not a gamer and use Linux GIMP instead of Photoshop. I use Google's suite of office applications, not MS Office.
I'm working as Systems Engineer (Windows and Linux) at Home. My main systems are using Chrome OS or Brunch/Chrome OS. I'm also using VNC Viewer and Secure Shell to remote into my systems. Since I've got to support Windows clients, I'm using VMWare ESXi to host my Windows virtual machines.
@@danielluck007 I used to use VNC, but the Chrome Remote Desktop has been seamless and problem free. Every release has gotten better and it works anywhere you can run the Chrome browser.
@@dickdowdell5813 Chrome Remote Desktop is great. I use Chrome Remote Desktop for friends and family. I also use VNC and SSH because I remote into Mac OS and Linux systems.
Some one should make a video comparing VNC vs Chrome Remote Desktop and showing advantage and disadvantage.
I work with VNC and I know is a great tool, I'm not sure if Chrome Remote Desktop has the same functionality as VNC has.
Just bought a Chromebook. Should have watched these sooner!
Rip
Congratulations! You have achieved
Slow running laptop
@@Werthesiu even androids and windows 7s are faster ;-; than this trashbook
@@Noobyify Damn, didn't know that's how slow chromebooks are.
same lol
I am a university student, and I have to say, having a cheap Chromebook and a more expensive windows laptop is a really great setup. I have a $220 Chromebook with an i3 9th gen processer for note-taking and Android apps. Then I have a $600 windows laptop that I use for everything else.
On a Chromebook, can you download regular google app that are downloadable on smartphones or tablets?
@@dinick78 Yes
Great video - very well produced!!! I knew all of the info, but still watched it all because it was super enjoyable!!
I'm french and I love watch english video to improve my english. And I understand all you say so it's too pleasant
I tot the French were very proud ppl and wouldn't speak other language?
@@hillsongbest3818 This is a stupid stereotype. People all around the world love to learn new languages, regardless of their country...
Nice I like France, Im not french but I'm also working on improving my English
You're doing great progress!
Quelle bonne chose a faire! Je suis une anglophone et devrais apprendre mieux le francais.
Thank you, this was a very informative video, I'm looking to buy a small portable device for web browsing and writing texts etc. You've earned another subscriber!
Always been a Windows user but now as mainly content consumer my purchase criteria are good display and good battery life. Both laptops and Chromebooks are more expensive to meet those criteria - even iPad Air falls into same category.
One current problem in the UK (apart from lockdown) is the shortage of stock of chromebooks and laptops to view in stores.
Good summary of points in your vid though when coming to buy.
As a person I use both of those OS I have to agree with what you present as Pros and Cons! Good analysis!
thank you for this information, very helpful and very nice of you to give out the information you have learned.
i love an 11.6" chromebook as a £200 travel computer. especially once you've got the hang of the gestures and tricks. my whole life, this is probably the first really decent cheap laptop
Awesome content as always! Keep it up!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for your help. You clarified some information that I had questions about.
Great video, I think I might want to get a Chromebook now since I don't need heavy specs. Thanks for saving me a couple hunge dolleridoos.
Glad I could help!
also a note, that lower end laptops are relatively fine to be used with linux instead of windows. so if a user is ok with using linux, considering there are a lot of user friendly versions, and the apps are getting better and better, then low end hardware laptop could also be a better option compared to chromebook, if the user needs versatility for the apps they need to use.
omg yes thats what i did when i got fed up of the laptops school gave us being slow as
Chromebooks are good quality hardware, and they are by heart Linux boxes. Stick a proper distro on, and bingo!
I've noticed many common people just use a laptop for browsing, word documents, and just plain streaming. They often pay thousands for a Macbook just for that. Would say they're better off with a Chromebook if they're not using it for business, creative media, and gaming.
I use my computer maybe once every month or 2. I just have no need for it. Even for streaming I much rather just use my phone.
All I ever do is use the browser for certain things I can't do on my phone, and maybe sign some pdf's once or twice a year or that random thing yiu have to sign sometimes.
I feel like u can mitersllt do almost everything on a phone. I'm not even a fan of tablets because they're just too big. So I agree completely!
It's honestly so true. I have a MacBook Pro which was bought in 2017, that is for personal use and have also used for part time grad school. Since working from home full time, I have been using my work laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad) for grad school since it's more convenient and has Excel which I do need for some grad school assignments.
These days, I mainly use my MacBook for internet browsing, streaming videos, and things like that which can be done on a chromebook. Most people like myself mainly just use their personal computer for internet browsing (going on websites, logging into bank/investment accounts), streaming and the occasional writing of wore documents which can be done on google docs. I have been looking at Chromebooks across different price points. I'm leaning towards the HP Chromebook x360 or the Acer Chromebook Spin 514/513 (not sure which one). I was thinking about the HP Chromebook Spin 713, but that is a bit pricey for a chromebook that I am using for pretty basic needs.
Exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you !!
I run a business off of Chromebooks. Everything we do is web and cloud based. We use Google Docs to write all of our reports. All of my partners have gone away from Windows and are now using Chromebooks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Windows, as I still have a Windows computer as my personal home computer. However, it made so much sense for us to use Chromebooks due to how we run the business.
What chromebook do you use for your business?
@@zoedaflower9914 right now I have a Samsung Galaxy. Honestly it's pretty expensive. Other lesser models will do just as well for my needs. I had 200$ Acer before and it did all that I needed. I'm just a sucker for the flashy red color and nice hardware.
@@ENelz209 thank you
I’m looking to purchase a computer for an upcoming online English class, and I’m confused as to rather or not I’d be able to write essays using a chromebook. Could you elaborate more on the type of reports supported by chromebook and rather or not a similar program to Microsoft office is available?
I find chromeos being a better option for less tech savvy people because it’s a relatively stress free and safe environment. It’s what I recommend for people wanting a laptop to web browse on. Windows is definitely less likely to get viruses or malware than it has been in the past but the likelihood is still significantly more than it is with a chromebook.
Ignorance is bliss, and the reason people are happy for Google to harvest their confidential data...
@@thefreedomguyuk absolutely but google is very hard to escape unless you completely degoogle. The idea is to not share whats vital
Hell no windows stomps chromeos
One point you missed is that even though windows 10 doesn't run well on lower spec harder, it's much easier to dual boot windows-based laptops with linux operating systems like Xubuntu and Linux Mint which are much lighter in nature and can run linux apps much faster than chrome os.
Thank you !!!
This is Really Useful
Very helpful video, know I could finally make the decision to buy a Chromebook, thank you!
So on the gaming thing, I recently tried Stadia on my 2013 Chromebook and it works pretty great...
Thank you for the interesting comparison. Totally agree - with Chromebook you'll have a peak value somewhere near $300, rather $600 for Windows and even higher number for Apple products. To the Android apps - I wouldn't say they all work. For instance OneNote - on my Chromebook it just opens and closes immediately without even any error message. So Android support is more like side effect. Pretty much the same with Microsoft office.
Great video, seems fairly unbiased and gives you the information straight.
you're such a good explainer ,than you so much for the information.
I like this presentation. Seeing Chromebooks aa useful now
Great job in breaking this down. Like you I have used windows for a very long time and I continue to use it for primarily gaming, but I enjoy ChromeOS more. I find the lightweight OS more in line with what I want to do on a daily basis. My issue with chromebooks is that the selection is light. The current chromebook market lacks premium models.
just got third cb, Lenovo
Really good info & comparison. Thanks!
You're welcome!
thanks for the comparison 🥰
Another comment I do want to point out. Most windows computers come with a designated charger for that laptop, an HDMI port sometimes, and multiple USB ports. Chromebooks are more accessible when it comes to charging, as new models usually have a usb type c on each side allowing you to charge very simply, and chrome itsself has a bunch of options when choosing, an HDMI port can also be present on a chromebook, and just so you know.
Chromebooks have a decent about of coverage for HDMI settings along with the ability to simply close the chromebook with an hdmi screen connected and still use the computer while the chromebook stays off, saving battery, and making portability more easy, being able to use your home setup for chromebook work, then be on the go. Windows computers are not really meant to work like that in the sense that you do need to mess with a few settings to achieve the same then you would with a chromebook which gives you the option to plug in and use your HDMI as your new screen instead while having the ability to close your chromebook.
I have windows laptop for software development work.
I have chromebook for personal use.
With chromebook desktop I can connect to my windows laptop.
I love chromebooks. I think that is the future laptop, all in cloud.
Thank you for your video great explanation . Love the shirt
Thanks for the information.
Chromebooks are becoming much more functional. Low cost models can be quick enough for most applications. They don't run all programs and things like a decent photo editor have to be replaced by apps that re less functional. Chromebooks are a great option for school kids. But there is a learning curve if you're switching from a Windows system.
If you've never had a computer a Chromebox will likely satisfy. If you're switching from Windows you may struggle a bit more but I do believe you can make a Chromebook your primary computer in some situations.
If you use a computer like your smartphone, but just like having a bigger screen at home, get a Chromebook. It's so rare that I fire up my Windows laptop, that when I do, it usually needs updating.
bruh a windows computer takes like 5 minutes to update, plus it needs an update cuz your not using them
@@theamazingparkerC every time I fire up my pc I'm watching that slow spinning loading circle for what seems like an eternity before the login screen pops up. Chromebooks are on immediately, are more secure, I don't have to worry about my Chromebook being hacked at all, and they are about 1/3rd the price of a PC. If one isn't gaming with a PC, or running programs, a PC is the least convenient, and the most risky way to surf the internet.
@Dev King My Chromebook is much like my smartphone, on almost instantly. It loads up much faster than my PC, and running a speed test just now on WiFi, the download speed was 529.15 Mbps, and upload speed was 26.59 Mbps, so not slow there either. And Chromebooks are more secure than a PC, regardless of antivirus used.
@Dev King Sure there are things that s PC can only do, or do better, but if you're not going online to do those things, a Chromebook is a much safer choice. For example, I would never login to my PC just to surf the internet.
@Dev King I have my doubts you own a Chromebook, or have even used one. They have their advantages over Windows PC's, but you refuse to acknowledge that.
Thanks, you covered everything I needed to know 👍
Very informative content. Great information
After my experience in working on a Chromebook compared to a PC, the Chromebook operates faster when switching between windows, starting up, and using Chrome itself. I use my Chromebook strictly for work. My workflow relies heavily on a web browser so for me a Chromebook in the end just made sense. Before buying a Chromebook I was just not aware of what a Chromebook was or why would anyone want to buy one. It wasn't till I started watching videos like this one, going into BestBuy to play with one, and finally just allowing my curiosity to make my decision in buying one. For me, the only device that has come close to the ease of use of a Chromebook and fluidness has been the MBA M1. The PixelBook Go is cheaper than a full desktop Laptop, but like it was mentioned before it just depends on what you need the device to do ;)
A windows laptop is quicker and better
And cheaper
@@aussiehtc5635 Yes! I actually went from using a Chromebook to a MacBook. I still have the same workflow but I am more attached to the Apple Ecosystem.
@@heastin92532 i personally do better with windows, but from person experience and what other people have said, windows mac and linux all peform better than a chromebook
@@aussiehtc5635 yeah I think it honestly has to do with a persons workflow and what system is best for that.
Myself I work in field sales, and so I need access to certain things even when I don't have an internet connection.
Thanks for the thoughtful and interesting comparison @eevnos.
Our family has few ChromeBooks for Work and School. My daughter uses an Acer ChromeBook 11 (CB3-131) and my son uses Dell Inspiron 3162 (CloudReady). I've got an Acer Spin 311 & Lenovo Duet ChromeBooks and Dell Optiplex 3040 (Brunch/Chrome OS).
no one asked
@@thedarkside5715 your not gonna make anybody sad, your just making your reputation worse.
Thank you! Great summary and made my decision to get a chromebook easy!
Excellent video! Thanks a lot.
After watching your video I realized that I need a tablet 😀👍
Me on a tablet: I need a laptop😃👍
@@switchboygrenade1000 lol
Android or Apple?
@@timothyaddis8144 apple really
@@timothyaddis8144 Apple for security Android for freedom
I purchased a chromebook due to Google, so don’t see that as a con. Love apps that are not so available in windows based tablets.
this is great...it told me that a chrome book is the way for me since i have a window desktop already...thanks for the info..
Thx man I appreciate the information I was deciding whether not to switch to windows or not
I have both because I already had a Windows laptop. My Chromebook is low end (sub $200) and runs well, doesn't need a fan and the battery lasts me days. I mainly just use the Windows PC for iTunes or boot into Linux which it also runs. Honestly I could get by with just Chrome OS. I am impressed with it.
Excellent.
It definitely depends on your use case.
I know a lot of people that use Windows, Linux or Mac as their primary machine and then a Chromebook for on the road and / or couch browsing. 😉
I wish he had addressed the difference in how the two systems update. I have a windows laptop for work (I have to run Intuit Quickbooks) and I use a chromebook for my personal use. The windows updates are much more difficult to get through without problems. The chromebook updates aren't. I've had to take my windows computer into the shop to get fixed after updates. Never had any problems when the chrome book updates. After I retire, it's chromebooks for me. :)
Cool Bloke , Great video
Very good, thank you!
A well-balanced overview---it's an operating system, but people treat it like a religion. Whatever works best for the individual is the way to go.
Absolutely, I'm always about using whatever works for your use case.
@Eevnos is chromebook a good option for someone who relies on local storage mostly than cloud storage?
You can use local storage, you can hook up external drives and access them or access network drives as well.
easy to understand, thank you
Very nice video!
Thank you for this, I just bought my first chromebook!!! It arrives in a few days!!! So excited jajajjaja
RIP
This guy is dumb he bought a frickin trashbook -_-
@@Noobyify they work fine bruh I have one it’s fine
yeah they are pretty good i have one also but if you want to use it for downloading and playing games and stuff like that then dont get you hopes up i learnt that the hard way :(
I have converted two of my older Windows machines over to Debian Linux, and I haven't looked back.
Yeah, that’s the way to go.
I use my Linux box more than any of my other computers.
Good idea. I bought a used Dell Lattitude (circa 2014-15) and did the same thing. The problem with Windows laptops is that the trackpads are HORRIBLE (i.e., unusable). Maybe I am too spoiled by years of MacBooks.
Yeah, mine is still faster with Debian than when it came with W8.1 in 2014 with an i5-4200u 8 gigs or ram. I really love the Cinnamon. Always have. Will upgrade my laptop when fan less works good enough.
@@Eevnos what is a Linux box? Im trying to find a device my son can draw on and play steam, any advice?
@@Catherine-nv7wc - Are you looking for a PC, laptop or Chromebook?
Chromebooks (IMHO) suck due to their "write protect" (generally just a screw "hidden" somewhere) and being therefore tied to Google-approved software plus cost-versus-performance.
Linux is an (unix-like) operating system.
Personally, I'd recommend downloading linux mint (linuxmint.com), copying it onto a bootable usb stick and then changing the boot order of any old PC / laptop you buy for him. @Eevnos could explain this far better than me as my last seizure only left "patches" of what I remember.
Then you can find Steam via the Software Manager in linuxmint. Not sure about using stylus or the trackpad for your son to draw, though.
HTH
Thanks for the video! Since I'm a person who owned a windows and Mac in the past I never cared personally for Windows or whatever program Mac uses. I think I'll aimed for the Chromebook.
Thanks so much
I wish I found this earlier. I didn't know anything about laptops when I got my Chromebook. I just saw it was 300$ so I got it since it was the cheapest I saw at best buy. But now I got windows mostly just because of the games because I'm a 15-year-old kid that wants to able to play games.
same i wish i knew that chromebooks couldnt really have certain games i saw that the chromebook that i got was only 150 so i got it i used to have a windows and it was good but it broke
I’m getting a chrome book thx for this review type thing
No
Dont chromebooks suck ur a poor educate buyer
Don't buy a Chromebook
You can't use the full version of Microsoft office
Great video!
Useful information for a beginner like me -thanks
Hey, Eevnos, I've been looking for a way to try to get osu! on my chromebook however I can't find any tutorials on how to get it. So I was wondering if you could maybe make a tutorial on it if it's possible.
u will lag dude at the end of it its not gonna be worth it if u wanted to game on ur computer then u should of gotten a windows or linux laptop. Games like Osu arent playable on chrome os
@@calcium3001 most new Chromebooks run linux apps natively. ChromeOS is basically a proprietary linux distro
The biggest issue I've seen with Chromebooks is what I've actually seen with Android phones and tablets. A lot of sites at least used to say you had to have a PC or laptop (Windows, of course) to do anything where security was key. That includes banking, health and government websites. Is that still an issue or has Chrome managed to solve the issue?
I've been using Chromebooks for 5 years or so and have never had any issues with security or using more security conscious sites; I have several financial trading accounts, several bank and other financial accounts and access government sites regularly. I am based in the UK but would assume the above would be true worldwide. The only real precaution I take is to input my own passwords rather than use Chrome to autofill them. Hope that helps.
Well presented overview.
Very good Video! The perfekt summary i've ever seen.
I've been a Mac user since 1987, and it would be useful, at least to me, to compare an older high end Mac (I7 500G SSD 16G RAM) with a medium range Chromebook. As I get older, I find my needs changing, my OS updates coming to an end, and options are limited.
the only problem I have with them is getting them back on line when they go down. it has made me want a windows computer for just that reason.
Chrome OS doesnt go down. You have a shitty internet connection.Your windows would go down just as much,.
lol. A very unpopular opinion. I would rather return that product. It's a defected piece.
Very informative.
Thanks very much.. Excellent and so informative.. Thank you very much.. God bless you..
sometimes my chromebook just turns off and closes all of my open apps and chrome tabs, like If i was to reset it
Wow, don’t think I e ever had that happen.. that’s weird.
@@Eevnos this happend to me 4 times, its getting ready for Update or too much apps are open
if you are having trouble getting the tabs back then use shift+ctrl+t and it will bring the deleted tabs back
just when i accidental press on the power button !!
I have a question, for Xmas I'm looking to buy my son a laptop or chromebook. He is familiar with Chromebooks. Not windows. But he wants to play steam games and to be able to draw on it. Trying to find a device he can do both on, any suggestions?
If playing games is a priority then a Chromebook probably isn't the way to go.
You'd probably be better off getting a Windows laptop with stylus support (for the drawing).
Depending what games he plays you may want to check out a Surface Pro.
@catherine2441 Do NOT buy a Chromebook ever. You should consider buying your own components and building a PC from scratch. However, that would be expensive and I don't think you're trying to waste your money. Chromebook OS just can't support Steam or any games and just isn't powerful enough to run them even if it could support them. Chromebooks also have barely any storage space and can't download anything. They advertise free virus protection but really they are just blocking all download files. On Windows, as long as you don't look for a virus, you won't get one. A gaming laptop in general is going to be expensive since it has to pack so many high performance components into such a small space. You said it would be used to draw as well. Windows has MS Paint for free but if you're using a different software you should still use Windows because it's not like you can use either of those on Chromebook. There is no reason to buy a Chromebook over windows at all so please just buy Windows. Just make sure the computer you want can handle the games you want to play.
@@rockco-iv8es thank you for the info. I am not tech savvy at all. I said chromebook because I have 2 children in school and they go twice a week then the school does online the other 3 days and that's what all the schools are using now (Chromebooks) 2 Christmases ago my son wanted a chromebook bad so that's what we got him for Xmas, he used it so much, all the time for many things. He figured it all out on his own (no help if me, I'm not good with that stuff) (he was familiar with it because the school taught the students to work on one) but it recently shit the bed. So now with Xmas coming up again, we are debating getting him another one, or another kind (windows) he wants steam, but more than that he wants to draw (he mentioned him getting a drawing tablet but I figured a laptop he could draw on would be better than just a drawing tablet?) (Idk) my worry with windows is that Idk how to maneuver around it, and he doesn't either because he was taught on a chromebook. Years ago I went out and splurged on a very expensive (over $500) Dell laptop. Windows. I didn't utilize it to it's abilities, I wasted it, barely using it, it's still sitting here in prestine condition but idk what to do with it because it hasn't been turned on in years so it's not updated, but what a waste. Then I figured I'd try again, so about 2 xmas's ago I got an inexpensive laptop (Dell Inspiron) a little pink one! Guess where that is? Yup, in the same drawer as the $500+ Dell laptop. Such a shame! And a waste! I can't afford to do that again. I wanted to learn to do so much on those but I just couldn't figure much out so I wasted it. Im scared I'll buy my son one and that will happen. But, if I do get him a windows... Question, steam can be played on any windows laptop? And "MS paint" I've never heard of that, that's on all windows laptops? Should I look for a touchscreen laptop and get him certain styluses/drawing pencils? (Would it have to be a touchscreen one to utilize drawing?) Thanks for any help!
@@Catherine-nv7wc if you have 2 laptops already you could give him one of those. So to answer your question better Windows supports almost anything you need while Chromebooks supports pretty much nothing. You could let him try one of the laptops so that he know how to use it if get him a different one. If you are gonna be drawing a lot a touchscreen is something you'll want.
@@rockco-iv8es thank you for the reply! I have a question, the 2 laptops I have have been sitting in a drawer for a VERY long time. The recent one is 2+ years old and is windows 7. So the one before that is even older, (I'm not sure which windows it runs) they haven't been turned on/charged in years. Would it even be realistic for them to be used now? They haven't been updated, no virus protection, etc.. just completely wasted 😭 is there any hope? And if so, if I charge them and turn them on, what would be the first thing to do? (Update them? Would that happen automatically?) (The win7 one I got right before win10 came out and a pop up said I could update to win10 but I couldn't figure out how to do it, I think it didn't have the space?)
Thank you for your Video as it was extremely helpful. You mentioned the more recent OS of Chrome. Can you list the different OS versions of Chrome from oldest to newest? When shopping for a Chrome laptop sometime I can find a great price, but I am inadvertently buying an older OS. Thanks!
Excellent review!
Glad you liked it!
My Chromebook is way faster than my windows laptop.
Why do you have two laptops?
I went on an overseas trip and left my Dell laptop behind. I bought a Acer Chromebook, just over $200 to keep me going till I got my laptop back. When it arrived I never unpacked it for weeks and eventually gave it away. I love my chromebook in a way I never related to any other computer. The need to be online is compensated by never loosing anything. It runs word and office well and its light weight and size are real pluses
Best explanation 👏
Good video. Thanks.
You’re welcome.
me: sees the title and thumbnail
me watching on a chromebook: Is this a joke?
EDIT: wholly shit the most likes I've ever gotten
when you do jokes you gotta make sure everyone understands it
I hate chromrbooks, yet im watching on one
same lol
@@jajastacha3796 that used to be the case but you can't even use apps not made by Google because it is all mobile controls ;>;
@@DontEatYourMicrowave yep
I ran window back when they first started and my problem with them is after a few years they dont support the operating os
Okay! Just switch to Chrome Os, it will never stop supports!
Great video - didn't know about offline Google Docs. That solves one issue of moving to Chromebook. The other is my brother-in-law has 10G of locally stored pictures on his dying Win7 box. He doesn't want them online. Would the best solution be to run an external HD and use a ChromeOS picture editor/viewer (app suggestions welcome)?
Your video was a good one. I'm a Mac guy, but I was considering a Windows laptop just because. Your video definitely made it clear that a Chromebook is not a good choice for me. Still on the fence about getting a Windows machine tho. Macs rule! Thanks... Now there's a video idea for you; Windows vs Mac
I just bought chromebook today...
I don’t care what chromebook you got but it was a SCAM
@@cam_alexander what? How? 😳
You can’t run any games or REAL apps on chromebook and there is NO virus protection. People don’t code viruses for chromebooks because they suck and no one sensible uses them
Also the "pros" of a chromebook just really suck. Just buy a cheap windows laptop lmao
@@Usr999 but I already bought this, its hp chromebook x360 14inch🥺
Sir, you talk like Mark Ruffalo
Nerdy Cousin?
thank you sir ...great vid
You're welcome.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very good vid. Just bought a chromebook yesterday waiting for delivery. Like all the pro's except that they don't provide security updates after 5 years......or less!!!!
Can microsoft office be used on chromebook s?
Hi, how do you i change the date of my chromebook?
Go to setting, click on advance then click on "date and time."
Where did you get that shirt? I need one.
Great review
0:42 = I use my computer to run specific types of Windows programs, and I do a ton of multi-media editing on it. So for me, a Windows-7 computer is an absolute 'MUST-have'. I also have a Chromebook so that I can do general surfing on the Internet, do my online banking, and to read my email messages that often come packed with virus / ransomware filled attachments in them. The Chromebook is used for my 'non-work' tasks, while my Windows-7 laptop is for work and watching CZcams videos.
I just want a windows 10 home laptop to fully play roblox
Real men don't use firewalls and anti-virus software
Like saying real men don't lock their house or car doors.
@@goochigoochs3836 No, it means real men know what they are doing and which places one should not go to.
@@smk4awan Yeah, many men thought they know what they're doing without protection and now the USA is full of fatherless children.
I love your videos man
Thanks a lot!
This is a very good review