Is a Chrome book for you? I will admit when I first learned about the Chromebook I liked the idea but I though to myself "this will never work for me," "I'm a power user." Well, I was mistaken. Allow me to explain. So the Chromebook that changed my stance was the new HP Chromebook 11. Right away I will tell you that the build quality of this device is very solid. I am not going to go into a review in this post. I am working a full review that I will get to here soon. I am still editing a few photos that will go into that review.
Now, back to the Chromebook. First off I would like to say that YES, YOU CAN YOU USE A CHROMEBOOK WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION. The Chrome OS is in fact an actual very lightweight stripped down Linux OS. Now, I will tell you that when the Chromebook is offline it is of course limited in what it can do. But, then again so is a regular laptop. There are several offline applications that can be installed onto a Chromebook through the Chrome store. You won't be able to install normal software but once you spend some time in the Chrome store I think you will find some options that will truly fit your needs. I would also like to add that you can in fact install Ubuntu Linux onto the Chromebook which would give you more options as well as more conventional operating system. I may touch more on that in a later blog.But, with that being said if you need certain software or if you are a hard core gamer the Chromebook may not be for you as a primary device.
If you are a blogger, writer, student or simply a normal daily user who wishes their tablet was just a but more. I feel the Chromebook will be a great tool for you. With the low cost, low weight, great battery life and the fact that there really is a lot of stuff that you can do with a Chromebook I can see many people adding one of these devices to their ever expanding tool shed. I probably would never recommend a Chromebook as a persons only computer but I might. I am finding out more and more everyday how much I can actually do on a Chromebook and how little I truly use my full blown Windows computer. I can comfortably say that my Chromebook has extended the life of my old computer as I hardly ever use it anymore. I think I only use my desktop for long term photo storage, gaming, and really as a spare computer now. I truly can use a Chromebook for most of my personal life.
I am currently trying to become a true programmer. I have taken some programming classes in the past but now I am focusing on at home self learning of the langue Python. I mention this because I was surprised to find out just how much programming could be done online now and from a Chromebook. After joining a few cloud based services I am hopefully on my way to becoming a better programmer. So far I have doing most if not all of it from the Chromebook and so far it has been going very well.
I am also very interested in blogging and currently have a few blogs that I work on which sometimes includes photo editing. I am very happy to announce that I have been able to edit photos and videos online with no real issues at this time using only titles from the Chromestore. I am really trying to find out what all I can do on a daily basis with a Chromebook and I can comfortably say that blogging from a Chromebook is great.
Sitting on the couch with the Chromebook on my lap which runs cool and quiet is a big change from my Macbook which would get scorching hot and in comparison is actually quite a bit larger and heavier. IT is a much welcomed change of pace. I have noticed no performance difference between the two devices. In fact sometimes I would go as far to say that the Chromebook seems to run better with multiple tabs open. I am not afraid to recommend a Chromebook to anyone. I really do find them to be amazing devices so far.
I am planning on creating more posts regarding my time with a Chromebook. Also, I am working on an actual review on the HP 11 which will include a few photos. One of those photos will be what the device looks like on the inside. There are no moving parts within the device and when you open the case the internals are mainly just the battery.
So please stay turned and I will continue to post more about this device.
Now, back to the Chromebook. First off I would like to say that YES, YOU CAN YOU USE A CHROMEBOOK WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION. The Chrome OS is in fact an actual very lightweight stripped down Linux OS. Now, I will tell you that when the Chromebook is offline it is of course limited in what it can do. But, then again so is a regular laptop. There are several offline applications that can be installed onto a Chromebook through the Chrome store. You won't be able to install normal software but once you spend some time in the Chrome store I think you will find some options that will truly fit your needs. I would also like to add that you can in fact install Ubuntu Linux onto the Chromebook which would give you more options as well as more conventional operating system. I may touch more on that in a later blog.But, with that being said if you need certain software or if you are a hard core gamer the Chromebook may not be for you as a primary device.
If you are a blogger, writer, student or simply a normal daily user who wishes their tablet was just a but more. I feel the Chromebook will be a great tool for you. With the low cost, low weight, great battery life and the fact that there really is a lot of stuff that you can do with a Chromebook I can see many people adding one of these devices to their ever expanding tool shed. I probably would never recommend a Chromebook as a persons only computer but I might. I am finding out more and more everyday how much I can actually do on a Chromebook and how little I truly use my full blown Windows computer. I can comfortably say that my Chromebook has extended the life of my old computer as I hardly ever use it anymore. I think I only use my desktop for long term photo storage, gaming, and really as a spare computer now. I truly can use a Chromebook for most of my personal life.
I am currently trying to become a true programmer. I have taken some programming classes in the past but now I am focusing on at home self learning of the langue Python. I mention this because I was surprised to find out just how much programming could be done online now and from a Chromebook. After joining a few cloud based services I am hopefully on my way to becoming a better programmer. So far I have doing most if not all of it from the Chromebook and so far it has been going very well.
I am also very interested in blogging and currently have a few blogs that I work on which sometimes includes photo editing. I am very happy to announce that I have been able to edit photos and videos online with no real issues at this time using only titles from the Chromestore. I am really trying to find out what all I can do on a daily basis with a Chromebook and I can comfortably say that blogging from a Chromebook is great.
Sitting on the couch with the Chromebook on my lap which runs cool and quiet is a big change from my Macbook which would get scorching hot and in comparison is actually quite a bit larger and heavier. IT is a much welcomed change of pace. I have noticed no performance difference between the two devices. In fact sometimes I would go as far to say that the Chromebook seems to run better with multiple tabs open. I am not afraid to recommend a Chromebook to anyone. I really do find them to be amazing devices so far.
I am planning on creating more posts regarding my time with a Chromebook. Also, I am working on an actual review on the HP 11 which will include a few photos. One of those photos will be what the device looks like on the inside. There are no moving parts within the device and when you open the case the internals are mainly just the battery.
So please stay turned and I will continue to post more about this device.
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