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OS Question

patricia38 — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:53:14 GMT

Best of these two, please?

Windows 10 or Chrome...

Thank you

Re: OS Question

NWOL — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:07:09 GMT

All I know is that I have had about 5 computers that operated with Windows (the last two with Windows 10) and one Chromebook with OS. I hated all the problems with Windows but never once had a problem with my Chromebook. I am looking for a new Chromebook for Christmas. The experts might have a different opinion. My opinion is from a users perspective only.

Re: OS Question

SilleeMee — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:09:41 GMT

The 'best' one would depend on what you will be using it for. Chrome OS is web browser based and is somewhat simple and smaller in it's design. It's good for people who just need to surf, shop, do email and social networking. Very simple and user friendly.

Are you looking at Chromebooks? @patricia38

Re: OS Question

SilleeMee — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:12:08 GMT

Here's Google's support page about Chromebooks. It may answer some of your questions:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3265094?hl=en

@patricia38

Re: OS Question

patricia38 — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:17:40 GMT

Thanks everyone. I was asking for my SIL...she's looking at the Chromebook. All she does is play games on FB and open email...and that's it. I have Win 7 for years, so not familiar with Chrome.

Thanks for the link, Sillee Mae,I will send to her.

Re: OS Question

kjae — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:40:18 GMT

@patricia38

You are extremely limited with Chromebooks. I use one for school and it causes nothing but problems. I would never purchase my own.

Re: OS Question

Nuttmeg — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:26:47 GMT

@patricia38

@patricia38 wrote:
Thanks everyone. I was asking for my SIL...she's looking at the Chromebook. All she does is play games on FB and open email...and that's it. I have Win 7 for years, so not familiar with Chrome.

Thanks for the link, Sillee Mae,I will send to her.

Windows 7 will no longer get monthly security updates after January 14, 2020.

Re: OS Question

apple1964 — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:23:32 GMT

I have had both... and I have had windows for a longer period of time. and now that I have Chromebooks I will never go back to a windows device again.

Re: OS Question

Nuttmeg — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:35:08 GMT

@patricia38

Your SIL should consider an IPad. Amazon sells them for less than the Apple store. Black Friday Amazon might have a sale.

Re: OS Question

apple1964 — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:21:34 GMT

Chrome by far... Windows devices are a nightmare. And those dreaded updates.

Re: OS Question

apple1964 — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:22:41 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@patricia38
Your SIL should consider an IPad. Amazon sells them for less than the Apple store. Black Friday Amazon might have a sale.

Not everyone likes to type on a small screen.

Re: OS Question

Nuttmeg — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 17:06:41 GMT

@apple1964 wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
@patricia38
Your SIL should consider an IPad. Amazon sells them for less than the Apple store. Black Friday Amazon might have a sale.
Not everyone likes to type on a small screen.

An iPad has a great high PPI display. You can easily adjust the size of the text for a reader age 2 or 82.

A 10.2 display is not small.

Re: OS Question

apple1964 — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 12:39:34 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@apple1964 wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
@patricia38
Your SIL should consider an IPad. Amazon sells them for less than the Apple store. Black Friday Amazon might have a sale.
Not everyone likes to type on a small screen.
An iPad has a great high PPI display. You can easily adjust the size of the text for a reader age 2 or 82.
A 10.2 display is not small.

No, it is not small but, some people like me do not like to type on a hand held device. And a 10 .2 sounds uncomfortable to hold or even type in a stand. It is a matter of preference.

Re: OS Question

Cats3000 — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:40:10 GMT

Neither. Mac OS--best around. Would hate to have to trade.

Re: OS Question

qvcaddition — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:21:43 GMT

@SilleeMee

@SilleeMee wrote:
The 'best' one would depend on what you will be using it for. Chrome OS is web browser based and is somewhat simple and smaller in it's design. It's good for people who just need to surf, shop, do email and social networking. Very simple and user friendly.

Are you looking at Chromebooks? @patricia38

I got a Hp chrome at Best Buy. Love it.