Chromebook Buying Guide 2023: How to Choose the Perfect One

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Ron Brown, discusses his experience with Chromebooks over the past 10 years.
- He mentions the abundance of Chromebook choices in October 2023 and upcoming deals during events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day.
1. Budget and Where to Buy:
- Ron suggests setting a budget between $300 and $600 for a Chromebook.
- He recommends physically examining Chromebooks at stores like Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, and online at Amazon.
- He warns against buying refurbished Chromebooks from school districts.
2. Choosing Between Laptop and Chromebox:
- Ron highlights the choice between a Chromebook laptop and a Chromebox, suggesting Chromebox's for stationary use due to their versatility.
3. Screen Considerations:
- He advises against 17-inch Chromebooks, recommending 14 or 15-inch screens.
- HD resolution is deemed adequate, and 4K screens are considered unnecessary.
- Touchscreens are discussed as beneficial, especially for running Android apps, and the importance of flip or 360-degree models is emphasized.
4. RAM and Storage:
- For most users, 4GB or 8GB of RAM is sufficient as Chrome OS is efficient.
- Chromebooks typically come with solid-state drives (SSDs), and storage needs can be supplemented with SD cards.
5. Chromebook Plus Standard:
- Google introduced the "Chromebook Plus" designation for Chromebooks meeting specific standards.
- These standards include a 1080p IPS display, a 1080p webcam with temporal noise reduction, and more.
- Chromebook Plus labeled devices will make it easier for buyers to identify quality Chromebooks.
Ron Brown provides guidance on budget, where to buy, device type, screen features, RAM, and storage while emphasizing the new Chromebook Plus standard introduced by Google.
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  • @kirby6-kg8nj
    @kirby6-kg8nj7 ай бұрын

    I freaking love this video! This is amazing. Thanks for making this! I'm gonna share it with everyone.

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and sharing😀

  • @HeraldStephens
    @HeraldStephens7 ай бұрын

    This is a great breakdown. Thank you!

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks fpr commenting. You might be interested in this video about Chromebooks kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppasqsasp5SfetI.html

  • @lafamillecarrington
    @lafamillecarrington7 ай бұрын

    I bought an Acer Chromebook about 7 years ago, and later discovered that (despite it being bought 'new') it was already a year into its update expiration time. Thanks for highlighting the Chromeboxes - I hadn't seen them before, and might well go for one when my 2017 second-hand iMac finally bites the dust.

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting. The AUE has been an albatross with the Chromebooks since they appeared 10 years ago. It needs to be visible on the outside packaging since it starts when the computer was manufactured not purchased. This problem has mostly gone away with Google extending it to 10 years. I did a video about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2Z10alqYbfOmag.html

  • @lafamillecarrington

    @lafamillecarrington

    7 ай бұрын

    The 10 year support is why I have decided to get a Chromebook Plus. Which depends a little of UK availability, but I like the look of the Lenovo Flex. Incidentally, is there any good reason for going for an i5 processor rather than the basic i3?@@TechforSenior

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lafamillecarrington That depends on what you plan on using your Chromebook for. i3 is usually just fine.

  • @lafamillecarrington

    @lafamillecarrington

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I mostly use the Google suite of tools - I am not a gamer. I might want to do some basic video and image editing, however, that could be done at home using my iMac, so not vital.@@TechforSenior

  • @tonycollazorappo
    @tonycollazorappo6 ай бұрын

    Being a senior I've been looking into buying a Chromebook or Chromebox for the first time. I know how to use my cell phone so a Chromebook / Chromebox should be pretty easy. I'm over the Windows experience. I've had Windows since it first come out, did I mention I was an old senior, LOL. So I'm ready and excited about it. I've been looking up lots of video about them here on KZread, I'm even using the Chrome browser right now and I like it, wink.

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting. Look this year for a Chromebook Plus. It will be a bit more money but offer more versatility.

  • @user-nm6zc3lc2u
    @user-nm6zc3lc2u7 ай бұрын

    i liked it :)

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    I have a new video coming next week that you should watch before purchase. Like and subscribe. Will notify.

  • @tonycollazorappo
    @tonycollazorappo6 ай бұрын

    Can I install an external drive to a Chromebook?

  • @tonycollazorappo
    @tonycollazorappo6 ай бұрын

    Can I install Chrome OS on a desktop that I have built? Instead of using a Chromebox or Chromebook? I want to get one with an ethernet port, I don't like wireless internet.

  • @tonycollazorappo
    @tonycollazorappo6 ай бұрын

    I really want a Chromebox, I don't move my pcs. I want a bigger screen than a laptop screen, I wear glasses. Do they have just as many Chromeboxes as Chromebooks? My laptop now was bought because I needed a computer right away, but I attached it to a 28" screen and added a mouse and keyboard to it. All I do is use Google Docs, Calc, email, KZread, surf the web, Netflix and I even use a CD reading for my music CDs and my DVD movies. I don't play video games, just Solitaire.

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    6 ай бұрын

    You are a perfect person for a Chromebox. These are made by Asus and can be found on-line and on Amazon,

  • @MarkInLA
    @MarkInLA7 ай бұрын

    With all your knowledge about chromebooks, why is your closed captioning out of sync ?

  • @TechforSenior

    @TechforSenior

    7 ай бұрын

    Closed captioning on KZread is a added by Google and not by the creator. Mine is in perfect sync. Have a try again as it may have been a temp problem. Thanks for watching and commenting. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppasqsasp5SfetI.html Here is my latest video.

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