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[Toppers3]

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@qualityshopper wrote:

Thanks everyone for all the great advice and info! Looks like there's both good and bad points, but that's the way it is with everything pretty much. I'm not sure I like the "end of life" feature, but guess that isn't so bad either. I mean, after all, tech gets old fast anyway--just have to be careful about checking the date it was manufactured when I buy one. I never knew about that until hearing it from you--thanks! Also didn't know there isn't a delete key. Have to admit, that will be hard to get used to. I was actually debating between a tablet and a chromebook, but think I'll like the CB better. Again, thanks everyone!!!

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I have been using Chromebooks for several years now, and I'm on my second HP Chromebook.

My other one started having battery issues and was over 4 years old and would also randomly shut down too, at any given time. It started happening more frequently, so we figured it was time for new ones for my husband and me.

His was over 5 years old, and he was using an ACER Chromebook and his battery life was gone as well.

He bought a new ACER and loves it. He has a 15 inch screen, whereas mine has an 11.5 inch screen, I think.

There isn't a delete key with a Chromebook, but you have a Back Space key, instead.

Also, for those who are wondering about an anti-virus program...

The Chromebook has both an anti-virus and an anti-spyware program built into it. It/they run in the background and they also update in the background too, so you actually don't see it running, and you don't have to worry about updating it or installing anything. 

I enjoy using my Chromebook.

I still use a Windows laptop for the things that a Chromebook can't do, so I like having both on hand. 

[apple1964]

It has some sort of internal fan it never gets hot. Chrome books have more battery life and built in virus protection. Everything goes into the cloud so I always have space even with 4 Gbs. I have been using Chrome books  since 2015 and I love them. Now we have the play store and we will be having cloud based games in the near future.It also updates and the only thing is the settings which you have to learn and once you learn and get used to the different setting [from windows 10 devices] you will be golden. Happy shopping!

[Jordan2]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

@qualityshopper 

Chromebooks were invented by google and so they control everything about them. Here is a link to google's page about Chromebooks. It will answer many question which you might have.

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

Then after you visit that page, you might find the following link helpful about which model to choose. Be aware that most all Chromebooks come with an expiration date of around 5 years. What that means is when the 5 year expiration date comes around, google will not be updating your CB. The expiration date depends on the model. It's important to note also that when it comes to buying cheaper CBs, that usually means the cheaper ones have a shorter outdate. In other words, you get what you pay for. 

https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en

Another thing you might take note of is that some newer CBs have android app capability. That means it is a hybrid which can operate with both traditional web browsing or it can be switched to using the andoid os. 

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@SilleeMee @I didn’t know about the expiration date until recently. I have about three years left, I won’t buy another Chromebook.

[SilleeMee]

@Jordan2 ,

I just bought my second one! I love CBs. My new one is convertible and a touchscreen plus it has Google Play. 

[avid shopper]

Food for thought....although Chromebooks have shelf life of 6.5 years they are considerable less expensive than laptops.  My laptop purchased in 12/2011 will no longer receive updates as of 01/20. That is 8 years and the laptop was around $800 if memory serves.  I have had it in the shop twice for service to the tune of $300 in total + a new battery which only lasted one year.  In my opinion that is too much money to check emails, shop and do other minor things.  I also feel that Microsoft should support their products for the life of that product, in this case, Windows 7 home edition.  

[SilleeMee]

@avid shopper 

Then you have to add the cost of virus and malware protection to a Windows laptop...and still worry about getting infected.  For me having that part eliminated when owning a CB makes all the difference and peace of mind.

[avid shopper]

@SilleeMee 

Mine came with "free" antivirus for the life of the computer, 2040, LOL!  This is one of the reasons I purchased this laptop.  I notice they don't offer that anymore with laptops.   So if you think about it that way I saved $400, which now brings the total cost down to my original purchase price.   Still going to give Chromebook a try!

[gardenman]

Chromebooks don't overheat very easily as they use less power-hungry CPUs. The more powerful a CPU is the more likely it is to get hot. The Chrome operating system is designed to be less CPU intensive so they can use less powerful CPU's and still get very good performance with less power needed/longer battery life, and less heat. They're a very well designed and clever little device.

As to the "end of life" issues. The chipsets used in computers of all types are constantly evolving. As the chipsets evolve so too does the operating system. If manufacturers/OS creators kept every version fully updated they'd have to create dozens, if not hundreds of variations of each update to line up with each OS and chipset available. If you just look at Microsoft products, they've had MS-DOS, Windows 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 95, 98, ME, NT3.1, NT4.0, 2000, XP Vista, 7, 8, and 10. Keeping all of them updated and functional with whatever chipset and CPU instruction set is now available would be an absolute nightmare. That's why Windows has now settled on keeping everything Windows 10 and just adjusting that as they go along and needs change. 

[apple1964]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

@Jordan2 ,

I just bought my second one! I love CBs. My new one is convertible and a touchscreen plus it has Google Play. 

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They all have google play. 

[apple1964]

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@Jordan2 wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

@qualityshopper 

Chromebooks were invented by google and so they control everything about them. Here is a link to google's page about Chromebooks. It will answer many question which you might have.

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

Then after you visit that page, you might find the following link helpful about which model to choose. Be aware that most all Chromebooks come with an expiration date of around 5 years. What that means is when the 5 year expiration date comes around, google will not be updating your CB. The expiration date depends on the model. It's important to note also that when it comes to buying cheaper CBs, that usually means the cheaper ones have a shorter outdate. In other words, you get what you pay for. 

https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en

Another thing you might take note of is that some newer CBs have android app capability. That means it is a hybrid which can operate with both traditional web browsing or it can be switched to using the andoid os. 

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@SilleeMee @I didn’t know about the expiration date until recently. I have about three years left, I won’t buy another Chromebook.

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 Windows devices have a support experation as well. If a computer device lasts for four years or more your ahead of the game these days.