Chromebook

Thoughts on this: http://www.google.com/chromebook/#chromebooks

 

For a netbook, I think it's good. For a laptop, it lacks functionality - at least in my opinion.

 

Ditto, but if you are into using google apps and all internet web apps, it should suit you fine.

 

Thanks. Yep I use Google apps a fair amount but still need Office for work.

What about versions, i.e. Samsung vs. Acer?

It seems to me the Acer has a better overall spec (except for battery life) and it's cheaper via Amazon. But that is more a guess than an educated review.

 

There are better out there with the functionality of a laptop but the lightness, mobility, and battery life as a netbook.

I got this last year and love it

http://www.amazon.com/K50IJ-XA1-15-6-Inch-Versatile-Entertainment-Laptop/dp/B004Q9T7LO/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1312907318&sr=1-11

 

Thanks for the comments and recommendation.

If I decide to get a new computer rather than replace my hard drive I might go with a laptop instead of a tower. "Ugh" either way...there goes my ipad/tablet fund.

 

Wow, Google is really monitoring my emails. Less than an hour after getting a HP Touchpad update pushing more HP products I rec'd an email from Google telling me the Chromebook is now available at Amazon.

Coincidence? I think not.