The official tablet (and other useless electronics) thread!

[JustinG]

In that config and price range, it's pretty much a throwaway machine. I'm not sure you'd get anything by waiting.

I have no experience with Chromebooks...

I am also trying to determine if a Chromebook is even worth it, so saying they are garbage is also acceptable.

[Apoc]

A chromebook is basically a phone with a keyboard and bigger screen. I perceive them to be purely Internet and minor document creation machines. I'd rather own a $500 Lenovo if it was my primary computer.

Disclaimer: I use a $2,000 Alienware machine and edit photos/videos.

[WRXtranceformed]

We have like a maybe $140 Asus Chromebook I bought Rachael from Best Buy that has been running videos/internet searches fine for almost 2 years now. You could probably cut your budget in half and find something that meets most of your requirements

[JustinG]

Appears the Touch and the flipback screen put me inthe higher pricepoint

[.RJ]

So our laptop is dead, my larger phone (6P) has replaced my tablet, and I am now guaranteed at least 2nd place winnings in my Fantasy League.....I want to get a Chromebook.

buy a used macbook air instead.

[JustinG]

No

[Ken]

Something like this maybe? Not too far out of price range

http://computers.woot.com/offers/hp-spec...t_wp_11_12

[JustinG]

OK, one more requirement...A real hinge, not all surfaces are flat.

[BLINGMW]

No

I'll 2nd that.
There's great chromebooks out there in the $200-300 range, as long as you are ok with ChromeOS (and it's great for a lot, and easy to use and update), you get a lot of laptop for the $. I don't have a particular one to recommend, just pick one from a brand name manufacturer and go with it. I'm about to switch my parents to all ChromeOS stuff.

OK, one more requirement...A real hinge, not all surfaces are flat.

It's really very amazing that people accept the kickstand approach. What "lap" is that "laptop" going to work on?

[Ken]

No

I'll 2nd that.
There's great chromebooks out there in the $200-300 range, as long as you are ok with ChromeOS (and it's great for a lot, and easy to use and update), you get a lot of laptop for the $. I don't have a particular one to recommend, just pick one from a brand name manufacturer and go with it. I'm about to switch my parents to all ChromeOS stuff.

OK, one more requirement...A real hinge, not all surfaces are flat.

It's really very amazing that people accept the kickstand approach. What "lap" is that "laptop" going to work on?

Currently typing on my surface with a kickstand, on my lap... not a problem :dunno:

[JustinG]

Currently typing on my surface with a kickstand, on my lap... not a problem :dunno:

Get outta here you fucking millennial

It has never worked for me with smaller sized tablets with kickstand/padfolio style cases.

Maybe a 11in+ screen helps here?

[JPolen01]

I HATE using my surface on anything but a flat surface. The kick stand just can't sit right when it's on your lap. I'm always craining my neck when using it on my lap.

[BLINGMW]

Acer R11 convertible looks like a good deal. The N3160 chip is more serious than you'll find in most Chromebooks and I think it meets all your requirements. ~$270.

*edit* Here's an interesting one, the CTL NL61T for $279 has the same specs but is made for school/kid use. Sold!

[Apoc]

I was gonna recommend a surface, but I forgot they only have the Pro and Book now. What about a yoga?

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[JustinG]

R11 and R13 were on my list.

Even though the R13 is supposed to be better, the processor on it doesn't seem that great?

[BLINGMW]

Even though the R13 is supposed to be better, the processor on it doesn't seem that great?

Not to mention it's out of your price range

[JustinG]

The 4gb with 32gb storage is $350 at Best buy

[BLINGMW]

Oh! Well then sweet! I don't know anything about that processor :dunno:

[JustinG]

Snagged the R13, should be here after Christmas.

Only concerned about it being too big to use in tablet mode, but I guess we will see.

It just appears to be built for the upcoming future of Chromebooks vs the R11 and Asus Flip.

[WRXtranceformed]

We got an Echo Dot for Christmas. It's creepy and cool at the same time. Seems like more of a novelty though, but I bet someday new homes will have some kind of "Jarvis" system integrated into the low voltage and power systems. We're not far away from that