[Official] Chromebook SG

[generalwu]

I managed to get it at 300. No warranty. And no 100gb Google drive cos he already redeemed it.

That's a little high, I think I can get a new one from Amazon below USD$400 but at least you get to used it straight away.

I do agree with you. I have seen the Youtubers review on Google Pixel Book and they also commented that its actually not worth to fork out such a price to get an equally capable laptop or chromebook as there are many such option available.

Kind of disappointed that google, Microsoft priced their hardware so high.

No choice, seeing the success of Apple with their branding, they're just following thru too.
Building their own branding in hopes to topple Apple.

Can check with bros here using Chromebook if able to install chrome extension like shopback etc similar to using chrome on a windows notebook?

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Yup it can, it's a browser OS.

the samsung chromebook pro only 16gb? if put a 64gb card will the system recognise and combine the storages?

No I don't think so, it's not even able to store android apps on SD card yet if I'm not wrong.

 

[XClusivE.L]

if like that 16gb where got enough T.T

pixelbook got 128gb and 256gb but cost the same as windows 10 laptop..

suddenly i feel pixelbook isnt actually overpriced.. its specs is top notch.. i5 with 128/256gb.. which should cost as much as a regular laptop already.. is just its installed with chrome os thats why most people feel the price should drop..

chrome vs windows os i think chrome has the losing edge in terms of capability..

that said.. besides its OS, specs wise, build quality wise, and aesthetically wise.. pixelbook pretty awesome.. =x might get the base model or top up about 300 more for more storage..

hopefully amazon comes out with some sale or what..

might get it for birthday or christmas present for myself xD

 

[ghgan1]

Bought a Acer R11 some months back during amazon price drop for my kid to do her moe elearning homework.

Like the full-size keyboard without the number pad. The white exterior, black keys, very sleek and modern but can get dirty if you have dirty fingers. The laptop is heavier than expected at 1.3kg, probably due to the touch screen.

Surprise that Android apps on the Google Play Store is available on this chromebook, therefore you don't have to rely solely on the Chrome browser to access apps. Installed kodi and android games, works pretty well.

Playing marvel future fight is smooth, but too huge for the touch screen control and heavy if you intend to game for long for those actions control games.

Connect from hdmi to my 65" xiaomi tv is smooth, but can only support HD resolution and cannot display full HD. I had yet to try chomecast. The trackpad is not as responsive so I bought a wireless mouse, which paired perfectly.

Overall it is still a good buy for a chromebook that is flipbook with touch screen.

On the last note, I realized that the mconline.sg my kid elearning portal still have some flash application, so still have to go back to windows for the occasionally usage, otherwise it is a superb laptop with almost 9 hrs of usage time on battery.

 

[generalwu]

if like that 16gb where got enough T.T

pixelbook got 128gb and 256gb but cost the same as windows 10 laptop..

suddenly i feel pixelbook isnt actually overpriced.. its specs is top notch.. i5 with 128/256gb.. which should cost as much as a regular laptop already.. is just its installed with chrome os thats why most people feel the price should drop..

chrome vs windows os i think chrome has the losing edge in terms of capability..

that said.. besides its OS, specs wise, build quality wise, and aesthetically wise.. pixelbook pretty awesome.. =x might get the base model or top up about 300 more for more storage..

hopefully amazon comes out with some sale or what..

might get it for birthday or christmas present for myself xD

Can buy other brand one, pixel is just overpriced.

Bought a Acer R11 some months back during amazon price drop for my kid to do her moe elearning homework.

Like the full-size keyboard without the number pad. The white exterior, black keys, very sleek and modern but can get dirty if you have dirty fingers. The laptop is heavier than expected at 1.3kg, probably due to the touch screen.

Surprise that Android apps on the Google Play Store is available on this chromebook, therefore you don't have to rely solely on the Chrome browser to access apps. Installed kodi and android games, works pretty well.

Playing marvel future fight is smooth, but too huge for the touch screen control and heavy if you intend to game for long for those actions control games.

Connect from hdmi to my 65" xiaomi tv is smooth, but can only support HD resolution and cannot display full HD. I had yet to try chomecast. The trackpad is not as responsive so I bought a wireless mouse, which paired perfectly.

Overall it is still a good buy for a chromebook that is flipbook with touch screen.

On the last note, I realized that the mconline.sg my kid elearning portal still have some flash application, so still have to go back to windows for the occasionally usage, otherwise it is a superb laptop with almost 9 hrs of usage time on battery.

Awaiting for black friday sales, it's on sales on Best Buy for USD$179.90 during Black Friday.

 

[parkson]

the samsung chromebook pro only 16gb? if put a 64gb card will the system recognise and combine the storages?

Since when Samsung Chromebook Pro 16gb? Its 32gb
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071LB1GG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510721274&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chromebook+pro&dpPl=1&dpID=41QCsi3gCrL&ref=plSrch#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1510721342434

 

[generalwu]

Both Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus is on discount at Amazon (-USD$100).

 

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hi, can chromebook install those xinmin news paper app or toggle app?

 

[Rock-kun]

Those installed linux on the Pro, can the rotate and pen input still work with no issues?

I don't have a Chromebook to test, but as a Linux user I can safely tell you not to expect anything beyond barebones functionality for Linux on recent hardware until at least half a year later for the kinks to work out. WiFi and native resolution may work, but that's about it.

Case in point; the trackpad on my laptop still does not work on Linux after one year, even after compiling and installing the latest mainline kernel.

 

[ktacorna]

anyone has the Samsung Chromebook Pro to share their experience?

Thanks

 

[iknerokaj]

anyone has a pixel book for sale? Using Samsung Chromebook pro now, wanna try the other side pm me if you have one. Thanks!

 

[annamylee]

warranty if purchased from amazon

Hi,

May I check what's the warranty like if you were purchased chromebook from amazon?
There seems to have limited choice in Singapore.

 

[Kyomename]

anyone has a pixel book for sale? Using Samsung Chromebook pro now, wanna try the other side pm me if you have one. Thanks!

Hi! I don't have a Pixelbook, but I do have an extra latest Acer Chromebook 15 (CB515). Completely BNIB and am selling slightly below retail. Should you have any interest, lemme know! Cheers

 

[Kyomename]

Hi all! I have an extra CB515 (the latest Acer Chromebook 15 with upward firing speakers, quad core and touch screen). A personal user of it and wanna say it's top notch.

Should anyone have an interest, bump me a message

 

[generalwu]

Hi,

May I check what's the warranty like if you were purchased chromebook from amazon?
There seems to have limited choice in Singapore.

Hi, you can treat it as no warranty as none of the manufacturer provide international warranty AFAIK. But if you buy one you should get those Chromebook that's sold directly from Amazon so that their CSO night offer a better response in your query for warranty support.

Just my 2 cents. Cheers.

 

[Kyomename]

Hi,

May I check what's the warranty like if you were purchased chromebook from amazon?
There seems to have limited choice in Singapore.

The customer service at Amazon is pretty superb so while you might not enjoy full warranty they can probably arrange some degree of compensation, happened to me friend before

 

[iguoh]

anyone has a pixel book for sale? Using Samsung Chromebook pro now, wanna try the other side pm me if you have one. Thanks!

I don't think there are any dealers locally who sell the Pixelbook. I ordered one from Amazon but I have not received it. It is an expensive device for what it is, plus there is no local guarantee. This will be my first Chromebook and would be happy to report back on my thoughts after I use it for a while.

 

[punkster]

The better looking chromebook pricings are almost similar to a full fledged laptop. Can't really make myself take the plunge..

Can i wipe a chromebook to install windows or do a dual boot if i dont like chrome os? (assuming i can upgrade the storage as well)

 

[parkson]

anyone has the Samsung Chromebook Pro to share their experience?

Thanks

Bought it during Black Friday in Nov and I can say it has been amazing!

- Very portable thin and light laptop
- QHD resolution touch screen is amazing and very bright. I have an Acer Chromebook 14 as well and it looks dull in comparison.
- 3:2 aspect ratio is good as well for potrait mode. Very good choice by Samsung here, if you use a 16 : 9 screen in potrait it just looks weird.
- Playstore app optimization is getting better day by day
- Keyboard is not as bad as some reviewers mentioned, I actually like typing on this keyboard once I got used to it
- Only downsides I can think of are the speakers which don't get too loud and the bottom gets pretty warm sometimes but nothing to be worried about from the reviews I read.

Overall I'll say it's a perfect laptop for surfing the web, youtube, checking emails and etc at around $700+. I can safely say there are no Windows 2-1 thin and light equivalents at that price point.

 

[windwaver]

Can i wipe a chromebook to install windows or do a dual boot if i dont like chrome os? (assuming i can upgrade the storage as well)

Check this page out if you intend to do so but it's very troublesome.

https://coolstar.org/chromebook/windows.html

 

[grenovic]

Happy CNY everyone. I am interested to get a Chromebook for my primary school kids. Anyone know if it will work with MOE eLearning websites like MCOnline, Xuele and eZhishi etc which I believe still runs on Flash.

Thank you.