Are chromebooks worthwhile ?

The main issue with chromebooks is that they are almost useless without internet, as they are intended to use almost all cloud software.

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Originally Posted by shack

Surface pro is the best I've come across... Bit exxy but they do everything.

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You're lucky then... We kill them regularly here (several in the business) they just do not last.. glitchy, then just stop working.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

You're lucky then... We kill them regularly here (several in the business) they just do not last.. glitchy, then just stop working.

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MS should stick to their knitting, and hardware ain't it. MS is a software company.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

You're lucky then... We kill them regularly here (several in the business) they just do not last.. glitchy, then just stop working.

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Happy to be so!

I've got mates with them as well, everyone loves them, only issue I've come across has been the expanding battery scenario.

Mine hasn't done that, and I use it a lot, but I don't abuse it, i.e. leave it in a 50° car etc.

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

The main issue with chromebooks is that they are almost useless without internet, as they are intended to use almost all cloud software.

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And then there is a potential issue with data use / allowance, and possibly the slight time delay when doing things, like simply writing a word file.

Been there with a MacBook and the correct version of office for it that wasn't fully functional as promoted. Drove me nuts...............but not for long.

David L