Best value Chromebook?

[SnipingBow]

Hi

 

I need a secure computer. The one I have might be infected. 

 

More detail here : https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/880025-infected-computer/?tab=comments#comment-10881772

 

I will use this computer ONLY for internet browsing and maybe light Miscrosoft Office usage.

 

# 1 thing is it should be secure. Almost impossible to get keylogged and controled by someone else.

# 2 should be cheap, so arround 300 $ CAD or 250 $ USD.

#3 needs to be kinda fast for the web browsing

 

Note : I only used windows. I heard linux could be an option. I am willing to learn.

 

Any suggestions ?

Some people suggested a Chromebook but I have no idea which one to buy.

 

Thank you

[Donut417]

20 hours ago, SnipingBow said:

Hi

 

I need a secure computer. The one I have might be infected. 

 

More detail here : https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/880025-infected-computer/?tab=comments#comment-10881772

 

I will use this computer ONLY for internet browsing and maybe light Miscrosoft Office usage.

 

# 1 thing is it should be secure. Almost impossible to get keylogged and controled by someone else.

# 2 should be cheap, so arround 300 $ CAD or 250 $ USD.

#3 needs to be kinda fast for the web browsing

 

Note : I only used windows. I heard linux could be an option. I am willing to learn.

 

Any suggestions ?

Some people suggested a Chromebook but I have no idea which one to buy.

 

Thank you

Remember only the Web Version of MS Office will be usable. You cant install the Full office suite in Chrome OS or in LInux. While in Linux you can use something like WINE to run Windows applications, some features will not work in office. Some of the higher end Chromebooks have access to Android Apps, I would like to make this CLEAR, this is a BETA feature. So its not like its 100% supported yet. But MS has Office as an Android App as well.  That being said. Google has its own Office Suite. Which is web based, and it accessible on about any machine that you logged in with your Google Account. 

 

Now all that being said. I mean about any of them will work. You might look at one with 4Gigs of ram, but that depends on how many tabs you like to have open in the browser. My dad has an older Samsung Chromebook thats probably 5 years old and its still works. Though, its not like he uses it every day. To me the biggest things to look for are RAM, Size and Battery life (If you plan on using it with out the power adapter a lot). Keep in mind storage will be low on these any where from 16-32 Gigs at most. Most have SD card slots for more storage or you can use USB storage as well. 

 

I have used Linux. Most notably Linux Mint as of late. That being said, there are big difference between Chrome OS and Linux. Firstly Chrome OS is closely related to OS's like Android and iOS. I wouldn't not consider it to be a very advanced OS like Windows and Linux. Meaning it has many limitations. Linux would have more features and security shouldn't be bad as long as you get a good Distro. But Linux being a more advanced OS means it requires a few more resources to run. But there are distros that are small, such as Damn Small Linux that can be run off a flash drive. Distro's like Debian are built around security, but a bitch to use. 

 

If it were me, Id get a Chromebook. Something with maybe 4 Gigs of RAM just because I like to have tabs open. Also, the fact is Im an Android user, so I have movies and stuff purchased on my Google Account which is what you use to sign in to the Chromebook. Plus most Chromebooks I have seen have 10 - 14 hours of battery life. On top of the fact it can boot in under 7 seconds. Plus like what the other thread stated, no one is making Virus's for Chrome OS. 

[SnipingBow]

6 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Remember only the Web Version of MS Office will be usable. You cant install the Full office suite in Chrome OS or in LInux. While in Linux you can use something like WINE to run Windows applications, some features will not work in office. Some of the higher end Chromebooks have access to Android Apps, I would like to make this CLEAR, this is a BETA feature. So its not like its 100% supported yet. But MS has Office as an Android App as well.  That being said. Google has its own Office Suite. Which is web based, and it accessible on about any machine that you logged in with your Google Account. 

 

Now all that being said. I mean about any of them will work. You might look at one with 4Gigs of ram, but that depends on how many tabs you like to have open in the browser. My dad has an older Samsung Chromebook thats probably 5 years old and its still works. Though, its not like he uses it every day. To me the biggest things to look for are RAM, Size and Battery life (If you plan on using it with out the power adapter a lot). Keep in mind storage will be low on these any where from 16-32 Gigs at most. Most have SD card slots for more storage or you can use USB storage as well. 

 

I have used Linux. Most notably Linux Mint as of late. That being said, there are big difference between Chrome OS and Linux. Firstly Chrome OS is closely related to OS's like Android and iOS. I wouldn't not consider it to be a very advanced OS like Windows and Linux. Meaning it has many limitations. Linux would have more features and security shouldn't be bad as long as you get a good Distro. But Linux being a more advanced OS means it requires a few more resources to run. But there are distros that are small, such as Damn Small Linux that can be run off a flash drive. Distro's like Debian are built around security, but a bitch to use. 

 

If it were me, Id get a Chromebook. Something with maybe 4 Gigs of RAM just because I like to have tabs open. Also, the fact is Im an Android user, so I have movies and stuff purchased on my Google Account which is what you use to sign in to the Chromebook. Plus most Chromebooks I have seen have 10 - 14 hours of battery life. On top of the fact it can boot in under 7 seconds. Plus like what the other thread stated, no one is making Virus's for Chrome OS. 

Thank you so much for your response.

 

Do you have any models/brands in mind?

[Donut417]

Just now, SnipingBow said:

Thank you so much for your response.

 

Do you have any models/brands in mind?

Not really. As far as Laptops go, Im a Lenovo guy. So I might see what Lenovo was offering. My dads Samsung works good for its age. Im the type of person who would pay a little more for the Android App support as I think thats kinda cool. If I were you, Id go to a local store that sells Chromebooks and see if they have some on display. Play around with them a bit. Because you also need to decide on size and weight as well. For instance if your going to be traveling with it, you may consider a smaller one, if your going to keep it in one place, you may consider a larger one. I think any of the major brands will be good.

 

One tip however, buy a laptop mouse with what ever one you get. I remember the touch pads being horrid. 

[IAmAndre]

I would recommend the Acer Chromebook 14 which as a nice design and a nice 1080p full HD screen. If you want a touch screen, then go for the R13. They both have a quad core celeron CPU with 4GB of RAM, which should be enough for casual web browsing. They can't be upgraded either.