Apart from the usual Windows or Mac operating systems (OS) for laptops, a new OS has been recently released, and that is the Google Chrome OS. These laptops that run with the Google Chrome OS are called “Chromebooks” and are mainly dependent on an Internet connection to utilize all its applications and use them fully. In essence, Chromebooks can actually perform most, if not all of the things a laptop with a Mac or Windows OS can do, but with a considerable price reduction. Chromebooks now offering a large line of products, much like other laptops. This is causing confusion especially for those people who are planning to buy a Chromebook for the first time. This handy guide will provide a guideline to which Chromebook is appropriate for people that will be using it for the first time. Here are some of the Chromebooks that are friendly for beginners:
Asus Chromebook Flip
As one of the smallest Chromebooks around with a 10-inch flip screen, it is also one of the few Chromebooks with a 360-degree rotating touchscreen. The battery also has considerable life with a maximum life of 10.5 hours and is notable for being the lightest Chromebook on the market. It is also one of the cheapest with a suggested retail price of $249. The quality of the build is very good as it is made from sturdy materials compared to others. Additionally, it is quite lightweight and is perfect to bring along during travels and will not add much weight to the luggage. A small drawback on this Chromebook though, is that this is not friendly for people who have a hard time typing on cramped keyboards thus causing some disappointments.
Acer Chromebook R11
The Chromebook R11 made by Acer is a versatile 2-in-1 mode laptop that has an 11.6-inch touch screen that can also act as a tablet. The screen can also do a 360-degree flip making it more comfortable to use while in tablet mode. This feature is also useful for things such as watching streaming movies as well as showing presentations to others. With its small frame and light size, it is perfect to bring along to almost anywhere without worrying about added weight to luggage. Though the Chromebook R11 has limited space, it has provided ample space for the keyboard, making it comfortable to type on for most people, even those with large fingers! One small concern for this 2-in-1 laptop is that the lid flexes a little bit which can be worrying when it comes to its sturdiness.
Samsung Chromebook 3
This Chromebook also showcases an 11.6-inch LCD with touch screen options but doesn’t flip back to become more of a tablet like other Chromebooks can do. Its battery life is one of the longest in comparison with similar products, wherein it can have a life of up to 11 hours with a full charge. A small concern is that its micro SD slot restricts people in putting in their SD cards in transferring files. Much like other Chromebooks, its size and weight are negligible and it can be brought anywhere without any fuss.
The above Chromebooks are friendly to beginners and at the same time impressive to experienced Google Chrome OS users in which the key is its ease of use