Samsung Chromebook Wi-Fi Hits The Mark
If you are looking for a tablet-type experience, but with a decent keyboard and an amazing build quality for the price, the Samsung Chromebook is just what you’re looking for.
This gem fills a special niche that laptops and pure tablets can’t. For a late night at the library typing a term paper, taking notes in class or the office or just checking email on the couch, the Chromebook is the perfect choice. Lightweight and fast to boot, it’s all about getting things done quickly and efficiently.
Even though the Chromebook looks like a laptop, don’t be fooled. The Chromebook is more like a tablet on steroids. If you’re a heavy gamer, or looking to stream video, the Samsung Chromebook is not for you.
For full-featured productivity applications like Office or Photoshop, stick with a traditional laptop. These apps can’t be installed on the Chromebook. Chrome OS is designed to operate with web applications only. In fact, the only applications installed on the device are the browser with an integrated media player and a file manager. All application interactions are via web services such as Google Drive and Zoho.
While this iteration of a Chrome OS based system is a hit, Google’s first attempt at producing a Chrome OS based laptop was somewhat disappointing. With the original Chromebooks costing about the same as a typical laptop, there was no value proposition for the product. Now, with third generation devices in the pipeline that are priced about half the cost of an iPad, the Chromebook’s popularity is surging. Unfortunately, if you wanted one by Christmas, you’re probably out of luck as they are back ordered nearly everywhere (as of 12/20/12).
