Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) Reviews

Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) Reviews

This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers)

I bought this after reading several reports and product reviews, not to mention that a collaboration between Samsung and Google couldn't be a bad thing.

Pros: The Chromebook is lightweight, and made fairly well, although I do have a couple of minor complaints that I will describe in the Cons section. I like how quickly it boots up and how the OS self updates. I am on and off the laptop throughout the day but only need to recharge it once per day, usually. It is simple to use and seems to be fairly intuitive. I like the auto backup feature when working on docs and emails.

Cons: I think that the casing could be sealed a little better at the corners of the monitor lid. It could be just my laptop but the case seems like it could be manufactured to be a little more durable, considering it's manufactured by Samsung.

All in all, I think this was a great purchase for me at it's price. I cannot use it for work due too a few limitations, but this review is not intended to focus on that. This is strictly a review of how well I like it for a home, personal laptop where the user doesn't need a lot of horsepower.

Thumbs up...

This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers)

I have had my Chromebook for about 2 weeks. So far it has definitely been worth the shipping wait (it was backordered for 1.5-2 weeks)...halving the weight and doubling the battery life of my old laptop for $250 has been worthwhile.

An important point to recognize is that this computer will not run programs (.exe) like iTunes, so analyze your computer usage. I used my previous laptop ~70% for web browsing, ~15% for document editing (text & spreadsheets - mainly through Google docs), and ~5% for iTunes syncing/music management. Google does offer Chrome Remote Desktop, an application to interface with another computer. If you have iTunes or other programs you would like to run installed on another computer, you can set up remote desktop to allow you to play with those programs on that other computer.

Battery life is impressive, averaging about 6 hours a charge. My battery is currently at 36%, and the Chromebook estimates I have 2 hours 17 minutes left. It also does not get very warm and stays comfortable sitting on the lap. It is very quiet (no fan, so no fan noise).

All in all, I would recommend this product for people who are looking for a web browsing-only laptop.

This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (3G, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers)

Everything works on the Chromebook. I have tested every site on the web that I use. They all work very well. I thought that Dropbox might not work. I was wrong. Dropbox works perfectly. Email works perfectly. The Wall Street Journal Online and The Economist online both work perfectly. So far I have not encountered anything that does not work. HBO GO also works. Amazon Instant video and my Amazon Video library work. On Netflix you can only view and edit your list. Netflix says you will soon be able to view movies on the Chromebook.

I like the fact that I do not have to subscribe to an Antivirus service. I can buy things on the web and access financial accounts with much less concern about safety.

Chromebook works faster than my other computers when I am on the web. I purchased the 3G model. It also works on Wifi and I can switch to Verizon 3G at any time. Chromebook 3G comes with 2 years of 100MB per month of Verizon Mobile. After that you can purchase a plan or you can turn on 3G for one month at a time, or not at all. Chromebook 3G works equally well on Wifi and on 3G. It's very easy to switch from one to the other. On both the 3G and the WiFi model, the first time you board an airline flight that has Gogo inflight internet, you will have 12 free sessions.

Google also includes 100 GB of space on your Google Drive for 2 years on both models of the Chromebook.

If you use Chrome browser on more than one computer, once the Chrome versions are the same on each computer, you will see in "Settings" that you have "105 GB." That includes the 5 GB from the Chrome browser and 100 GB for the Google promotion on the Chromebook.

I store my files in the Google Drive. I have been using Google Docs for a long time. Uploading and storing Word and Excel files is easy and efficient. You have a choice of how to store the documents and spreadsheets. My longest Word document at present is about 200 pages. My largest Excel spreadsheet has 11 worksheets. I have not had any problems. I can view and edit my files in the Google Drive. You can download your files to your computer at any time, and you have the option to download them in Word or Excel formats or in other formats including PDF.

Cloud computing makes it possible to access your data from ANY computer. You NEVER have to purchase a larger hard drive (or an extra one) for your computer. How many times have you purchased a computer only to learn in a short time that it did not have enough hard drive space to store all your files? The same holds true for RAM. In cloud computing the programs are in the "cloud". You use the program in the cloud and when you turn off your computer the program is still in the cloud. Computer viruses? They will become a thing of the past and hopefully so will antivirus programs that slow down your computer, interfere with proper functioning, and cost lots of money.

Chromebook also works offline, if you wish. You can do email and documents offline. Everything syncs when you go back online.

Chromebook has one other very nice feature: the price. You are getting lots of value for your money. Chromebook is perfect for school, unless you want to spend a few thousand dollars on a notebook that some other person may wish to steal.

Consider what might happen if you write an important paper, and when you are finished, your computer crashes? What do you do? Well, if you stored your work in the cloud, you can go to any other computer and get it back instantly.

Chromebook is well made. The screen is perfect. Chromebook weighs less than 2½ pounds. The keyboard is also perfect. Chromebook is beautiful.
Chromebook updates automatically. You never have to wait and restart.
Computers are changing rapidly.

I wrote this review in Google Docs in Google Drive.

Cloud computing is here to stay.
Chromebook will only get better.

This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers)

This device is great! I have to admit my expectations where not super high. Boy was i wrong. Product is fast, very light and the battery lasts forever. Love the fact that multiple people can set up their accounts on it and share this device without effecting the other users of it!

I'll admit it does feel a little..... flimsy, I guess is the word to describe it. But it's not horrible and I WOULD NOT trade a less flimsy feel for more weight. Love the svelteness of it!

Like the could storage and completely "seamless" experience this provides with all of my devices using google web products. Everything, is available to me everywhere, all the time, securely!

No complaints! I would highly recommend this to others not needing ALL the computing power of a traditional Laptop and able to see the benefits of the could. But do not be fooled, it will provide more than you expect.

Well Done Google!


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