I would be interested to know how many have considered moving away from your Windows/Mac/Linux laptops and other devices to the new Google Chromebook.
http://www.google.co.uk/intl/e...ces/chromebooks.html
Here is a little video.
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That little Acer one looks nice and cheap EC. Do you think its any good?
I'll be buying a new device soon. That one looks nice - Mr Woo has a Samsung notebook and I'm not that keen on it TBH is this one much different to that?
Originally Posted by Rexi:
That little Acer one looks nice and cheap EC. Do you think its any good?
As they are new I have not yet seen one in the flesh. But as I understand it, they are effectively a browser and you do everything (including word processing etc) via the browser.
Your files appear to be stored in the cloud (I bet they have some method of local storage - I see USB ports).
From a quick first read, it looks like they could be ideal for anyone who mainly surfs. I would bet that as you read more you find it has more functionality, like gaming via downloaded apps.
The price looks very attractive and I was thinking of getting one just for surfing. ÂĢ199 looks very attractive to me.
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
I'll be buying a new device soon. That one looks nice - Mr Woo has a Samsung notebook and I'm not that keen on it TBH is this one much different to that?
Hi Soozy. Yes it is in the sense you are not running an operating system like Windows or OSX (Mac). When I see some in depth reviews I will post.
Here is a little video. Slipped it in down here for those who already started posting.
Cheers EC 
Originally Posted by Rexi:
Cheers EC
Doing a bit more reading I notice that the prices start quite cheaply and rocket to an eye watering ÂĢ1000+, bit it has a display equivalent to Apple's retina.
Would like to see one in real life and have a play as I do think I might have one for just the odd surfing.
I was thinking of getting one for the cheap price, but read a few reviews on Amazon and was put off by its limitations. Like the idea of it though - especially its breaking Microsoft domination.
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
I was thinking of getting one for the cheap price, but read a few reviews on Amazon and was put off by its limitations. Like the idea of it though - especially its breaking Microsoft domination.
I tend to avoid reviews on Amazon and look at other on-line tech sites, taking in reviews and user opinions from a wide range of sources. I think it's limitations will be down to how large and diverse the apps store is. I believe this has a lot of potential and is backed by a very large organisation. It's worth seeing how things develop. I never jump into new tech at the very beginning. I let the early adopters find the wrinkles and wait until things settle down.
There is no denying that the price may give it a good start and the momentum they need to get the product moving - we shall have to wait and see.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
I was thinking of getting one for the cheap price, but read a few reviews on Amazon and was put off by its limitations. Like the idea of it though - especially its breaking Microsoft domination.
I tend to avoid reviews on Amazon and look at other on-line tech sites, taking in reviews and user opinions from a wide range of sources. I think it's limitations will be down to how large and diverse the apps store is. I believe this has a lot of potential and is backed by a very large organisation. It's worth seeing how things develop. I never jump into new tech at the veery beginning. I let the early adopters find the wrinkles and wait until things settle down.
There is no denying that the price may give it a good start and the momentum they need to get the product moving - we shall have to wait and see.
I'm like that too 