Chromebook vs similerly priced laptop?

[Vozella]

I'm making a thread about this since I didn't find any similar threads?

 

My mom hasn't had a laptop for a long time because there's only one and she gave it to me. She says her phone (SGS6-Edge) is enough for most things she does. I want to get her a laptop (or notebook) now that I have a job and have money for that. 

I was thinking about a chromebook, but she says she wouldn't get a chromebook even if it was $100. She wants to get something good instead.

So I might get her a chromebook instead if it's honestly a good choice for the money. But is it a good choice?

Should I get a chromebook or a similarly priced laptop?

(PLEASE NO HP.)  Edit: If you think there is a good HP product, let me know.

Edited August 31, 2015 by Vozella

[Arty]

chromebook

she better get her head out of her ass

 

legit my sister loves hers

fast

and does what she needs

and was 180$

for something similar on windows for that speed

easy 600$

[c_marriott]

I'm making a thread about this since I didn't find any similar threads?

 

My mom hasn't had a laptop for a long time because there's only one and she gave it to me. She says her phone (SGS6-Edge) is enough for most things she does. I want to get her a laptop (or notebook) now that I have a job and have money for that. 

I was thinking about a chromebook, but she says she wouldn't get a chromebook even if it was $100. She wants to get something good instead.

So I might get her a chromebook instead if it's honestly a good choice for the money. But is it a good choice?

Should I get a chromebook or a similarly priced laptop? (PLEASE NO HP.) 

 

Why not HP?

 

Laptops within that price range usually are pretty crap

[d3sl91]

I'm making a thread about this since I didn't find any similar threads?

 

My mom hasn't had a laptop for a long time because there's only one and she gave it to me. She says her phone (SGS6-Edge) is enough for most things she does. I want to get her a laptop (or notebook) now that I have a job and have money for that. 

I was thinking about a chromebook, but she says she wouldn't get a chromebook even if it was $100. She wants to get something good instead.

So I might get her a chromebook instead if it's honestly a good choice for the money. But is it a good choice?

Should I get a chromebook or a similarly priced laptop? (PLEASE NO HP.) 

Chromebook, HP Stream,... doesnt matter. 

 

If it's under $300-400 is pretty crappy, and not designed to last much more than a couple years. 

 

So, either she goes with a chromebook, HP Stream, Lenovo Thinkpad 10, some other cheap cheap laptop, or she spends $400+ on something better. 

[MatthewEnderle]

buy one at bestbuy. if you no likey in 15 days you returny

[Vozella]

chromebook

she better get her head out of her ass

 

legit my sister loves hers

fast

and does what she needs

and was 180$

for something similar on windows for that speed

easy 600$

Lol. That's why I thought I should buy a chromebook instead. Because she'll get used to it. She doesn't even need Windows to do anything special. 

 

Also, what chromebooks cost $180? 

[elecxonica]

While you did mention no HP products, if I'm perfectly honest the HP Stream is a pretty good deal in that price range. It has enough power for office work and web browsing, and very good battery life as well. Additionally, the HP bloatware on it is relatively simple to remove.

[Vozella]

buy one at bestbuy. if you no likey in 15 days you returny

I honestly had that in mind because we've done it before and have gotten full money back. I like Best Buy.

[Vozella]

While you did mention no HP products, if I'm perfectly honest the HP Stream is a pretty good deal in that price range. It has enough power for office work and web browsing, and very good battery life as well. Additionally, the HP bloatware on it is relatively simple to remove.

Thanks. I'll consider it.

[Vozella]

chromebook

she better get her head out of her ass

 

legit my sister loves hers

fast

and does what she needs

and was 180$

for something similar on windows for that speed

easy 600$

Also, what do you think about the HP Stream?

[Arty]

Lol. That's why I thought I should buy a chromebook instead. Because she'll get used to it. She doesn't even need Windows to do anything special. 

 

Also, what chromebooks cost $180? 

i got mine on sale it was 300$

 

Also, what do you think about the HP Stream?

meh

[smeek14]

Would a chromebook be faster because of the lighter weight os???

[catzambia]

http://www.amazon.com/Chromebook-C300MA-Intel-Celeron-Black/dp/B00KD5SEPK/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1440987507&sr=1-10&keywords=chromebook this chromebook seems decent if you're going that route, but I'd still look into it more.

[MatthewEnderle]

Thanks. I'll consider it.

Best buy to me is like Rent-a-Part. I needed a better GPU after mine died and integrated wasn't enough and bought/rented a 390. Then I took it back 10 days later after some gaming as well. Full money back.

[Mewosaur]

You should look at the asus chrome books. They're the best quality

[Vozella]

You should look at the asus chrome books. They're the best quality

I like Asus most, but I must ask: How do you know that?

[EpicAdom]

Would a chromebook be faster because of the lighter weight os???

Yes, way faster.

[razor767]

Do you have a budget?

 

What will your mom be doing? (web browsing? media consumption? etc)

 

Chromebooks are good but you need to understand their limitations.