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Sam C.

Sam C.

Joined on 09/28/12

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Most Favorable Review

I love this thing

SAMSUNG Chromebook 1.70GHz 2GB Memory 16 GB SSD 11.6" Google Chrome OS XE303C12-A01US
SAMSUNG Chromebook 1.70GHz 2GB Memory 16 GB SSD 11.6" Google Chrome OS XE303C12-A01US

Pros: Light: I can carry this like it's an actual notebook. I can hold this BY THE SCREEN and not damage it. It is a huge improvement to my bulky 17" laptop. Speed: The OS is based on the Chrome browser without much else installed. This means there is not much slowing it down. You can boot up, log in, and open the browser in well less than a minute. Battery: >7 hours battery of light web browsing. That is amazing. UI: The UI is very simple and intuitive. In fact, the whole thing is beautiful in its simplicity. If my technophobic grandma wants a laptop, this is what I am getting her. Google: Everything is done through Google services, rather than installed programs. Whether this is a pro or a con is up to you. Linux: Chrome OS is Linux based and there are ways to install Ubuntu along side it. If you're into that, like me, it is a good way to turn it into a general purpose computer.

Cons: Limited: You can install chrome extensions but not normal programs. If you need some special program installed and there is no Chrome extension or Google service, this would not suit you. Updates: System updates are automatic without any prompt or way to know they are happening. This has slowed my Internet connection. I have not found a way to disable this. Google: If you don't like Google's cloud services, this can get annoying.

Overall Review: I installed Ubuntu and now run Firefox on this. I'm such a rebel.

Most Critical Review

Terrible. Pins don't connect with motherboard

Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Low Profile Intel Desktop Memory Model BLS2K4G3D1609ES2LX0
Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Low Profile Intel Desktop Memory Model BLS2K4G3D1609ES2LX0

Pros: None

Cons: I was building my new computer and this caused me a lot of headaches. The pins weren't connecting with either sticks. So I RMA'd them and I had the same problem with those! Don't waste your time with these.

Overall Review: Motherboard I was using was http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130663

JVC Black HA-EBX85-Z 3.5mm Connector Canal Ladies' Sports Clip Earphone (Black)
JVC Black HA-EBX85-Z 3.5mm Connector Canal Ladies' Sports Clip Earphone (Black)

Pros: Great sound for a low price.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Works great on men and women. I don't understand why they are called ladies' headphones.

Microsoft 5SH-00001 Black USB RF Wireless Standard Desktop 800 for Business
Microsoft 5SH-00001 Black USB RF Wireless Standard Desktop 800 for Business

Pros: It works nice. No issues.

Cons: Missing indicator LEDs for caps lock, etc. But I don't use those anyway.