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Is a Chromebook Right for You?

Monday, January 28th, 2013 – running time 05:53

If your computing needs are relatively light, a Chromebook might be just the thing you need. We take a closer look at these systems to help you see if this should be your next computer!

Today, we're talking the Google Chromebook! From the specs, to the main usage of the cloud, the browser-based world and even the incentives for buying, like 100GB of free storage for two years! Is it right for you? Hear what Cali has to say and decide for yourself!

Samsung Series Three Chromebook

The Samsung Series Three Chromebook has been a top seller on Amazon ever since it was introduced in October 2012 and it's easy to see why. For $250, you get a system that's great for a lot of people's needs.

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Chromebook Specs

A Chromebook will give you 6.5 hours of battery life, a boot time of 10 seconds, 16GB of SSD storage and 2 GB of RAM, running on a 1.75Ghz ARM processor.

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Working in the Cloud

Chromebooks are designed to be cloud-based computers, running things like Google apps and Gmail. If you need heavier-duty apps, or like to download lots of things like Skype, a Chromebook is likely not for you.

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A Browser-Based World

If you know how to use a web browser, you know how to use a Chromebook. Just fire up the browser and you're good to go.

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Added Incentives for Chromebook Buyers

Google's throwing in 100 GB of free online storage for two years. And for road warriors, Chromebooks also come with 12 free sessions of GoGo inflight wireless Internet. But you have to use the free sessions ON your Chromebook. No switching devices

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GeekBeat.TV presents the day's hottest stories, tips, trends, and news all in one place. It's the next can't-miss show for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of the wired world.
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