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08-14-2020, 02:11 PM
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Chromebooks
I have to buy a new computer for the building manager (i'm on a strata council) and was considering getting a Chromebook. I've personally never used one, but here's my thinking:
- It's cheaper than a traditional Windows based computer or Mac (this wasn't budgeted for so want to keep cost low)
- Google Docs means any documents created by the Caretaker will be saved in the cloud all the time (in case he ever quits or the computer is lost)
- The Caretaker's needs shouldn't go beyond printing documents, sending emails, using basic spreadsheets for tracking various things, and the occasional youtube video at lunch time
- Less susceptible to downloading random software and needing tech support
Some cons:
- The caretaker may not be familiar with Google Docs or Gmail and would have to learn.
- As a laptop, it is more susceptible to theft
If anyone here has thoughts, please share. Thanks!
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08-15-2020, 08:00 PM
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Need to Shave n Shower, but I CANT STOP POSTING ON RS
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08-15-2020, 08:05 PM
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Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Aren't the AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile CPUs kind of garbage? Haven't read a lot of good things about them. The Ryzen 4000 series seems to be where it's at.
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08-15-2020, 11:32 PM
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Need to Shave n Shower, but I CANT STOP POSTING ON RS
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Originally Posted by Jmac
Aren't the AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile CPUs kind of garbage? Haven't read a lot of good things about them. The Ryzen 4000 series seems to be where it's at.
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It should be good for basic stuff and better than Chromebook.
It's about the same as a Intel Core i7-7700HQ bu uses only 15 watts.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php...+3500U&id=3421
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