Re:Google Pixelbook Is Google’s New Chromebook
by camus2 on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @09:26AM
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> A traditional GNU/Linux distro can also be installed bare metal on it
I can do the same on my $200 PC. Surely this isn't the best argument to buy a chrome book. What I don't get is why would people pay a premium for something that basically amount to a web browser? Ease of us? Just install Chrome on whatever PC you have and remove the rest of the apps...
> This eliminate Google's data mining of the whole desktop experience and give you better customization options at the same time.
I can do the same on my $200 PC. Surely this isn't the best argument to buy a chrome book. What I don't get is why would people pay a premium for something that basically amount to a web browser? Ease of us? Just install Chrome on whatever PC you have and remove the rest of the apps...
> This eliminate Google's data mining of the whole desktop experience and give you better customization options at the same time.
Yes, by giving more money to Google...