Re:Chromebook demand is plummeting as the pandemic eases
by izacus on Friday October 01, 2021 @04:30AM
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> Though nowadays usually an iPad will also do fine.
iPads tend to cost about twice/thrice the price of a Chromebook if you want a keyboard with your computer.
Lenovo's great Duet comes with the keyboard for like 290EUR.
Re:Chromebook demand is plummeting as the pandemic eases
by ladyanita22 on Friday October 01, 2021 @04:38AM
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And ergonomically a laptop is better for writing and whatever purposes there may be.
Re:Chromebook demand is plummeting as the pandemic eases
by dunnevens on Friday October 01, 2021 @10:19AM
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In the US, the Duet is frequently on sale for around $200 to $250. Has a great screen, all metal construction, and a passable keyboard. I'm rather fond of mine. End up using it more than the iPad.
> Every article mentioning Chromebooks is followed up by a bunch of people who don't use or like Chromebooks commenting about how useless they are, followed by retorts from those who do own, use, and like Chromebooks pointing out how great they are. Isn't there the possibility that there are people in the world with different equipment requirements and preferences than yours?
As someone who did a lot of friends & family tech support for Windows XP and 7 era computers, I also agree wholeheartedly with:
> My one piece of advice is to switch people you provide tech support to. Moving my father to a Chromebook has decreased my support requirements by 90%. Plus, I have much less worry about him doing something that completely locks the computer or requires a complete system install and wipe.
Though nowadays usually an iPad will also do fine.