[Official] Chromebook SG

[8-lane]

Quite slow cpu, plus after adding shipping and gst, may not be worth it?

It has 8gb ram and google updates up to 2029 though but I guess N4020 may not be gd enuff?

 

[caterham7]

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Chromebook-Computer-Lightweight-12-Hour-Battery/dp/B09S3HNMHF

 

[caterham7]

n200 cpu $249 https://www.amazon.sg/gp/product/B0DNDY2PVY

 

[ecommercenoob]

What is the best way to make sure Chromebook and/or laptop have backlit keyboard?

 

[Sauron]

What is the best way to make sure Chromebook and/or laptop have backlit keyboard?

Errr... Check the spec sheet?

 

[caterham7]

What is the best way to make sure Chromebook and/or laptop have backlit keyboard?

Luck

Unfortunately some laptop models have different variants

E.g. if you search psref Lenovo for a specific model, you will see different variants with different configurations, some have backlit keyboard, some don't

Not all seller product listing spec sheet data is 100% correct

 

[caterham7]

Maybe safest is labelling outside the laptop box, saying backlit keyboard?

 

[8-lane]

Samsung 14" Galaxy Chromebook Go at $200 all in...
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Chromebook-Computer-Lightweight-12-Hour-Battery/dp/B09S3HNMHF/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_ci_mcx_mr__d_sccl_1_5/142-2390636-2821668?pd_rd_w=Vsdek&content-id=amzn1.sym.c2ce25da-4d17-4f37-af20-bde98a9f0bcd:amzn1.symc.d3391730-f670-41da-8b34-61787b3edb82&pf_rd_p=c2ce25da-4d17-4f37-af20-bde98a9f0bcd&pf_rd_r=G0FV9RQXVQVV2141CJ46&pd_rd_wg=SN7Z7&pd_rd_r=a83ee5f3-0c6b-4f38-8b57-00f61b5ee024&pd_rd_i=B09S3HNMHF&th=1

 

[swathe]

Is Pixelbook still a good buy?

Last release 2019 and updates til 2029? The specs at 8GB with SSD and M3 CPU even outspec newer Celeron Chromebook using eMMC.

Amazon selling USD 299

 

[caterham7]

Is Pixelbook still a good buy?

Last release 2019 and updates til 2029? The specs at 8GB with SSD and M3 CPU even outspec newer Celeron Chromebook using eMMC.

Amazon selling USD 299

May not be worth it, 1 alternative, n100 8gb 128gb ufs for about s$330
https://www.amazon.com/HP-Chromebook-Processor-Chalkboard-14a-nf0099nr/dp/B0F4GD28JM

if u want something better, e.g. chromebook plus, this one below s$400
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Chromebook-Touchscreen-Processor-CX1405CTA-IS386PT/dp/B0G5LKLYHB

 

[8-lane]

What are the benefits of getting a Chromebook over just installing ChromeOS Flex on a used/old laptop?

 

[xiaofan]

The first Googlebooks are going on sale in the US on 4 Oct

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/laptops/first-googlebooks-are-going-sale-us-4-oct

According to Google’s head of laptops and tablets, John Maletis, Googlebooks were designed “to work seamlessly with your Android phone.” To do that, it runs Googlebook OS – an OS that’s based heavily on Android and looks somewhat like a cross between Android and ChromeOS.

Once you connect your Android phone to a Googlebook, the two become an extension of each other. Notifications are shared, as are files and photos, and you can even run apps on your phone on the Googlebook.

 

[Sauron]

The first Googlebooks are going on sale in the US on 4 Oct

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/laptops/first-googlebooks-are-going-sale-us-4-oct

According to Google’s head of laptops and tablets, John Maletis, Googlebooks were designed “to work seamlessly with your Android phone.” To do that, it runs Googlebook OS – an OS that’s based heavily on Android and looks somewhat like a cross between Android and ChromeOS.

Once you connect your Android phone to a Googlebook, the two become an extension of each other. Notifications are shared, as are files and photos, and you can even run apps on your phone on the Googlebook.

Guess it is not released locally?

 

[xiaofan]

Guess it is not released locally?

Not yet, maybe in the future. Let's see.

It is probably better to wait anyway as the initial iteration may not be that good yet not cheap.

 

[Sauron]

Not yet, maybe in the future. Let's see.

It is probably better to wait anyway as the initial iteration may not be that good yet not cheap.

Yes... Pretty expensive but it comes with premium specs