Brand new HP chromebook 11 in tesco direct for £169 discounts to £149 with code TDX-WPJC at checkout,only until 30th July.
Was just looking for a small cheap as possible new chromebook for an older relative to replace their accidentally broken one. (an original 2013 hp chromebook 11) Good I thought for a brand new one,successor of original with a warranty,similar price to some refurb deals.
Obviously its a chromebook,no use to anyone who needs a windows or mac laptop or desktop,can concede that without any debate.
Low specs that you'd only get away with on a chromebook,this is a basic entry level model,no touchscreen and no good if you want the new android apps etc to replace a tablet as well.
But might be of interest if anyone on the lookout for just a basic cheap chromebook of the original type for some secure web surfing email facebook HDMI out etc thats brand new with warranty etc.
I personally really like Chromebooks and tend to wax lyrical,I think you have to use one to understand the appeal,especially around security and simplicity and find upkeep of the windows laptop more hassle for more than I need. I don't really need its power or indeed mac's which look nice but a bit expensive just for a basic user. Tend to just grab the chromebook these days for my needs. There are limitations though so they're not for everyone. Horses for courses as they say.
For our very non computer savvy older relative (who originally fancied a tablet but didn't get on too well with touchscreens) it has been a big success. In nearly 4 years of use no dramas around updates or viruses or slow down etc. My own original HP Chromebook 11 does everything I need very well and simply. Although personally for myself I would probably pay a wee bit more and go for a slightly bigger and higher spec Chromebook next time with touch and maybe tablet mode etc but for my older relative this was exactly what they wanted as they had no interest in any of the extras and thought might just help someone else in similar position too.
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ollie87 to Keith9534
28 Jul 173#23
Easiest way
1) Plug in a compatible printer
2) Print
Slightly harder way
1) Setup Google Cloud Print on your existing desktop with a printer plugged in
2) Print
More expensive way
1) Buy a Google Cloud Print printer
2) Print
Zellith
27 Jul 173#6
Unless this model is getting Android support in the future, I would avoid it. My Lenovo Chromebook N22 I got from Amazon for 100 quid has android support (So I can load all kinda apps from the google play store)
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toiletseatlicker
27 Jul 17#1
check out Tesco and Argos ebay for chromebooks. They're usually brand spanking returns or discontinued stock and cheaper.
Ejno89
27 Jul 17#2
excellent features!
dozstanford
27 Jul 17#3
Which Chromebook has an aluminium chassis, 4GB RAM with an upgradeable drive.... someone posted it a few days ago in an unrelated post but I can't seem to find it now.
^^^ 4GB, Core m3, aluminium build, 64GB eMMC, high res screen, backlit keyboard etc. Don't think the storage is upgradeable though. The Chromebook that I've seen with a m2 slot for upgrading the SSD is the Acer 720 and that's an older Chromebook.
Yes the hp Chromebook 13 looks nice. As does the new Samsung ones and the Asus C302. As you say though not cheap but probably very nice to use.
p.s just reread original post, apologies a bit more long winded than intended
Zellith
27 Jul 173#6
Unless this model is getting Android support in the future, I would avoid it. My Lenovo Chromebook N22 I got from Amazon for 100 quid has android support (So I can load all kinda apps from the google play store)
rew33
27 Jul 17#8
Heads up deal ,thanks
winko89
27 Jul 17#9
The Asus C302 is damn nice but it's silly money, needs to be around the £300-400 mark
Picard123 to winko89
27 Jul 17#11
Agreed. Nice Chromebook but it is silly money. Maybe it will come down in price later this year as it's only been released fairly recently. We just seem to get ripped off in the UK as it's $470 in the US on Amazon.
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Brand new HP chromebook 11 in tesco direct for £169 discounts to £149 with code TDX-WPJC at checkout,only until 30th July.
Was just looking for a small cheap as possible new chromebook for an older relative to replace their accidentally broken one. (an original 2013 hp chromebook 11)
Good I thought for a brand new one,successor of original with a warranty,similar price to some refurb deals.
Obviously its a chromebook,no use to anyone who needs a windows or mac laptop or desktop,can concede that without any debate.
Low specs that you'd only get away with on a chromebook,this is a basic entry level model,no touchscreen and no good if you want the new android apps etc to replace a tablet as well.
But might be of interest if anyone on the lookout for just a basic cheap chromebook of the original type for some secure web surfing email facebook HDMI out etc thats brand new with warranty etc.
I personally really like Chromebooks and tend to wax lyrical,I think you have to use one to understand the appeal,especially around security and simplicity and find upkeep of the windows laptop more hassle for more than I need.
I don't really need its power or indeed mac's which look nice but a bit expensive just for a basic user. Tend to just grab the chromebook these days for my needs.
There are limitations though so they're not for everyone. Horses for courses as they say.
For our very non computer savvy older relative (who originally fancied a tablet but didn't get on too well with touchscreens) it has been a big success.
In nearly 4 years of use no dramas around updates or viruses or slow down etc.
My own original HP Chromebook 11 does everything I need very well and simply.
Although personally for myself I would probably pay a wee bit more and go for a slightly bigger and higher spec Chromebook next time with touch and maybe tablet mode etc but for my older relative this was exactly what they wanted as they had no interest in any of the extras and thought might just help someone else in similar position too.
Top comments
1) Plug in a compatible printer
2) Print
Slightly harder way
1) Setup Google Cloud Print on your existing desktop with a printer plugged in
2) Print
More expensive way
1) Buy a Google Cloud Print printer
2) Print
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https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/27/asus-chromebook-flip-c302-review/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtSlhqHolso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-n7SsFq9E
^^^ 4GB, Core m3, aluminium build, 64GB eMMC, high res screen, backlit keyboard etc. Don't think the storage is upgradeable though. The Chromebook that I've seen with a m2 slot for upgrading the SSD is the Acer 720 and that's an older Chromebook.
http://uk.pcmag.com/acer-chromebook-14/83247/review/acer-chromebook-14
http://uk.pcmag.com/laptops/10417/guide/the-best-chromebooks-of-2017
One on ebay (open box - I just bought one from same seller it's brand new) for £249.99 at the mo.
p.s just reread original post, apologies a bit more long winded than intended