[TriLUG] Chromebook recommendation.

[Ken M via TriLUG]

Just a mention. My Intel vs arm recommendation if running Linux was more about binaries in Ubuntu and Debian compiled for arm vs Intel.  Especially when I first started the chromebook journey and would record on location with ardour and USB interfaces.  

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> On Sep 4, 2016, at 5:11 AM, David Burton <ncdave4life at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Ken, for this impressively comprehensive Chromebook advice!
> 
> The Costco member-only price for the Acer R11 w/ 4 GB RAM, 32 GB SSD, and Intel Celeron N3150 (passmark 1704) is down to $290 (+tax), now:
> http://www.costco.com/Acer-Chromebook-R11-Touchscreen-2-in-1-Convertible-Bundle---Intel-Celeron---Bonus-Acer-Wireless-Mouse.product.100240634.html
> 
> That N3150 is probably the fastest CPU in any Chromebook. It appears that the best ARM-based machines have CPUs which are about half that fast, but that's similar to most Intel-based Chromebooks. This article compares a Rockchip-ARM Chromebook to a typical Chromebook with an Intel N2830 (passmark 980), and finds that the Intel machine is only very slightly faster:
> http://www.omgchrome.com/asus-c201-chromebook-rockchip-benchmark-processor-benchmarks/
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Ken MacKenzie via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>> I am on my second chromebook now, first was the hp14 4g and this is the
>> acer r11 with 4gd ram and 32gb ssd.  Both chromebooks are still good I just
>> passed the hp14 down to be more of a family computer.
>> 
>> The first two questions that you must answer are the following:
>> 
>> 1.  Do you plan to use crouton or chrubuntu for running a full linux on the
>> chromebook?
>> 2.  Do you plan to run android apps on the chromebook?
>> 
>> If the answer to 1 is yes then I recommend you want to look for a
>> chromebook with an x86 processor instead of ARM.  I actually consider that
>> an in general preference but it is even more important for running linux.
>> Also I recommend getting a chromebook with at least 4 gb of ram.
>> 
>> If the answer to 2 is yes then I recommend getting a model with at least a
>> touch screen if not a convertible form factor.
>> 
>> If the answer is both is yes then combine lists.  And I will say if the
>> answer to either is yes then a 32gb SSD internal is a minimum requirement
>> as the space needed for the chroot and/or android apps will start eating
>> into local storage and installing them to a usb drive or sd card will
>> potentially be a performance issue.
>> 
>> So that being said, and let's just say I forget specific prices I will list
>> the more popular models top of my head and suggest the google+ chromebook
>> channel for more discussions.
>> 
>> 1.  Asus Flip - 2gb and 4gb options, touch screen convertible, ARM
>> processor.  I think the base is $249.  This one has play store support now
>> in beta channel and will be supported in stable channel soon.
>> 
>> 2.  R11 - 2gb and 4gb options x86 processor, touch screen convertible.  I
>>  think base is like $289, the model I got was $320 at costco.  Same as flip
>> above for play store support.
>> 
>> 3.  Dell chromebook - intel processor, well reviewed, forget options, but I
>> think pricier
>> 
>> 4.  Second gen toshiba chromebook 2 (yes there is a second gen of the 2
>> model)  2 and 4gb option, intel architecture, non touchscreen.
>> 
>> 5.  Lenovo chromebook, touchscreen, intel
>> 
>> 6.  Hisens and hawai chromebooks - arm, low spec, but from amazon or
>> walmart they are like $140.  Considered a good value so why I list them
>> here.
>> 
>> I will also mention Acer is coming out with an R13 soon and although that
>> might be pricier it looks like it will be good.  Also lenovo has a new
>> yogabook with the touch keyboard thingy that should also be a chrombook
>> version.  That will probably rival pixel pricing but it again looks like it
>> might be hot.
>> 
>> Ken
>> 
>> On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Matt Pusateri via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org
>> > wrote:
>> 
>> > All,
>> >
>> > Been thinking of getting a Chromebook, probably under $250 but could spend
>> > more if required.  I don’t want to buy a cheap one and then wish I would
>> > have spent X dollars more. Also don’t want to buy too barebones, as I’d
>> > like to get 2 years out of.
>> >
>> > Feel free to share suggestions or experiences.  What to look for or stay
>> > aways from, etc.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Matt P.
>> >
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