Should I Buy a Chromebook or Windows Laptop? 

@Honestly Amethyst HAHAHA SAME bro

@Jayendra Pujara understand one thing, chromebook is simply like another android device made available with keyboard. Being a student, you wont be able to install Microsoft office or other productivity apps. You may get these free apps on chromebook playstore (which windows lacks) but they're like the baby version of the applications which Windows runs, and they've extreme lack of features. If you're engineering student, Chromebook doesn't support coding apps as they aren't designed to run them. Chromebook might even get ya work done, no doubt, but you'd have to make several sacrifices for it to get done. In short, Functions and features on Chromebook are restrictive whereas Windows is seamless.

same

@Honestly Amethyst Last time I checked being able to run Linux means that a Chromebook can run "Desktop applications".

@Jayendra Pujara I think you should go with Chromebooks. Idk about Surface. Never bought them. Too expensive

those are not real techinician then.. they are just bullcrap

Spot on

Which did you buy? What’s been your experience?

Fuck I bought a chromebook I want to play games well shit

@@Sudish_ should've thought about it before u bought it.

@@amoghus Marketing department got him to buy it. hahaha

@@Sudish_ you can play on stadia but it cant run programs and low storage so its crap

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

yeah chromebooks have google play store so you can get all the app that are on your phone on the chromebook

@@ikouu6665 DISCLAMER: no minecraft

@@Neil.Y of course you can run Minecraft with an Chromebook

@@Neil.Y inform yourself the next time

@@niklashalpape2489 To run Minecraft Java Edition, you need an x86 chromebook (so you can’t run it on an ARM chromebook) and you also need to install a chrome flag to fix a mouse bug and install it Linux-style With ARM you can only run PE (“Bedrock”) www.google.pt/amp/s/www.pixelspot.net/2021/03/13/how-to-install-minecraft-java-edition-on-a-chromebook/amp/

Rip

Congratulations! You have achieved Slow running laptop

@@Werthesiu even androids and windows 7s are faster ;-; than this trashbook

@@Noobyify Damn, didn't know that's how slow chromebooks are.

same lol

Glad I could help!

I tot the French were very proud ppl and wouldn't speak other language?

@@hillsongbest3818 This is a stupid stereotype. People all around the world love to learn new languages, regardless of their country...

Nice I like France, Im not french but I'm also working on improving my English

You're doing great progress!

Quelle bonne chose a faire! Je suis une anglophone et devrais apprendre mieux le francais.

I'm working as Systems Engineer (Windows and Linux) at Home. My main systems are using Chrome OS or Brunch/Chrome OS. I'm also using VNC Viewer and Secure Shell to remote into my systems. Since I've got to support Windows clients, I'm using VMWare ESXi to host my Windows virtual machines.

@@danielluck007 I used to use VNC, but the Chrome Remote Desktop has been seamless and problem free. Every release has gotten better and it works anywhere you can run the Chrome browser.

@@dickdowdell5813 Chrome Remote Desktop is great. I use Chrome Remote Desktop for friends and family. I also use VNC and SSH because I remote into Mac OS and Linux systems.

Some one should make a video comparing VNC vs Chrome Remote Desktop and showing advantage and disadvantage. I work with VNC and I know is a great tool, I'm not sure if Chrome Remote Desktop has the same functionality as VNC has.

omg yes thats what i did when i got fed up of the laptops school gave us being slow as

Chromebooks are good quality hardware, and they are by heart Linux boxes. Stick a proper distro on, and bingo!

You're welcome!

On a Chromebook, can you download regular google app that are downloadable on smartphones or tablets?

@@dinick78 Yes

just got third cb, Lenovo

Ignorance is bliss, and the reason people are happy for Google to harvest their confidential data...

@@thefreedomguyuk absolutely but google is very hard to escape unless you completely degoogle. The idea is to not share whats vital

Hell no windows stomps chromeos

What chromebook do you use for your business?

@@zoedaflower9914 right now I have a Samsung Galaxy. Honestly it's pretty expensive. Other lesser models will do just as well for my needs. I had 200$ Acer before and it did all that I needed. I'm just a sucker for the flashy red color and nice hardware.

@@ENelz209 thank you

I’m looking to purchase a computer for an upcoming online English class, and I’m confused as to rather or not I’d be able to write essays using a chromebook. Could you elaborate more on the type of reports supported by chromebook and rather or not a similar program to Microsoft office is available?

I use my computer maybe once every month or 2. I just have no need for it. Even for streaming I much rather just use my phone. All I ever do is use the browser for certain things I can't do on my phone, and maybe sign some pdf's once or twice a year or that random thing yiu have to sign sometimes. I feel like u can mitersllt do almost everything on a phone. I'm not even a fan of tablets because they're just too big. So I agree completely!

It's honestly so true. I have a MacBook Pro which was bought in 2017, that is for personal use and have also used for part time grad school. Since working from home full time, I have been using my work laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad) for grad school since it's more convenient and has Excel which I do need for some grad school assignments. These days, I mainly use my MacBook for internet browsing, streaming videos, and things like that which can be done on a chromebook. Most people like myself mainly just use their personal computer for internet browsing (going on websites, logging into bank/investment accounts), streaming and the occasional writing of wore documents which can be done on google docs. I have been looking at Chromebooks across different price points. I'm leaning towards the HP Chromebook x360 or the Acer Chromebook Spin 514/513 (not sure which one). I was thinking about the HP Chromebook Spin 713, but that is a bit pricey for a chromebook that I am using for pretty basic needs.

bruh a windows computer takes like 5 minutes to update, plus it needs an update cuz your not using them

@@theamazingparkerC every time I fire up my pc I'm watching that slow spinning loading circle for what seems like an eternity before the login screen pops up. Chromebooks are on immediately, are more secure, I don't have to worry about my Chromebook being hacked at all, and they are about 1/3rd the price of a PC. If one isn't gaming with a PC, or running programs, a PC is the least convenient, and the most risky way to surf the internet.

@Dev King My Chromebook is much like my smartphone, on almost instantly. It loads up much faster than my PC, and running a speed test just now on WiFi, the download speed was 529.15 Mbps, and upload speed was 26.59 Mbps, so not slow there either. And Chromebooks are more secure than a PC, regardless of antivirus used.

@Dev King Sure there are things that s PC can only do, or do better, but if you're not going online to do those things, a Chromebook is a much safer choice. For example, I would never login to my PC just to surf the internet.

@Dev King I have my doubts you own a Chromebook, or have even used one. They have their advantages over Windows PC's, but you refuse to acknowledge that.

no one asked

@@thedarkside5715 your not gonna make anybody sad, your just making your reputation worse.

You can use local storage, you can hook up external drives and access them or access network drives as well.

RIP

This guy is dumb he bought a frickin trashbook -_-

@@Noobyify they work fine bruh I have one it’s fine

yeah they are pretty good i have one also but if you want to use it for downloading and playing games and stuff like that then dont get you hopes up i learnt that the hard way :(

Me on a tablet: I need a laptop😃👍

@@switchboygrenade1000 lol

Android or Apple?

@@timothyaddis8144 apple really

@@timothyaddis8144 Apple for security Android for freedom

A windows laptop is quicker and better

And cheaper

@@aussiehtc5635 Yes! I actually went from using a Chromebook to a MacBook. I still have the same workflow but I am more attached to the Apple Ecosystem.

@@heastin92532 i personally do better with windows, but from person experience and what other people have said, windows mac and linux all peform better than a chromebook

@@aussiehtc5635 yeah I think it honestly has to do with a persons workflow and what system is best for that. Myself I work in field sales, and so I need access to certain things even when I don't have an internet connection.

Glad you liked it!

same i wish i knew that chromebooks couldnt really have certain games i saw that the chromebook that i got was only 150 so i got it i used to have a windows and it was good but it broke

Excellent. It definitely depends on your use case. I know a lot of people that use Windows, Linux or Mac as their primary machine and then a Chromebook for on the road and / or couch browsing. 😉

Yeah, that’s the way to go. I use my Linux box more than any of my other computers.

Good idea. I bought a used Dell Lattitude (circa 2014-15) and did the same thing. The problem with Windows laptops is that the trackpads are HORRIBLE (i.e., unusable). Maybe I am too spoiled by years of MacBooks.

Yeah, mine is still faster with Debian than when it came with W8.1 in 2014 with an i5-4200u 8 gigs or ram. I really love the Cinnamon. Always have. Will upgrade my laptop when fan less works good enough.

@@Eevnos what is a Linux box? Im trying to find a device my son can draw on and play steam, any advice?

@@Catherine-nv7wc - Are you looking for a PC, laptop or Chromebook? Chromebooks (IMHO) suck due to their "write protect" (generally just a screw "hidden" somewhere) and being therefore tied to Google-approved software plus cost-versus-performance. Linux is an (unix-like) operating system. Personally, I'd recommend downloading linux mint (linuxmint.com), copying it onto a bootable usb stick and then changing the boot order of any old PC / laptop you buy for him. @Eevnos could explain this far better than me as my last seizure only left "patches" of what I remember. Then you can find Steam via the Software Manager in linuxmint. Not sure about using stylus or the trackpad for your son to draw, though. HTH

u will lag dude at the end of it its not gonna be worth it if u wanted to game on ur computer then u should of gotten a windows or linux laptop. Games like Osu arent playable on chrome os

@@calcium3001 most new Chromebooks run linux apps natively. ChromeOS is basically a proprietary linux distro

You’re welcome.

No

Dont chromebooks suck ur a poor educate buyer

Don't buy a Chromebook You can't use the full version of Microsoft office

Thanks a lot!

Chrome OS doesnt go down. You have a shitty internet connection.Your windows would go down just as much,.

lol. A very unpopular opinion. I would rather return that product. It's a defected piece.

If playing games is a priority then a Chromebook probably isn't the way to go. You'd probably be better off getting a Windows laptop with stylus support (for the drawing). Depending what games he plays you may want to check out a Surface Pro.

@catherine2441 Do NOT buy a Chromebook ever. You should consider buying your own components and building a PC from scratch. However, that would be expensive and I don't think you're trying to waste your money. Chromebook OS just can't support Steam or any games and just isn't powerful enough to run them even if it could support them. Chromebooks also have barely any storage space and can't download anything. They advertise free virus protection but really they are just blocking all download files. On Windows, as long as you don't look for a virus, you won't get one. A gaming laptop in general is going to be expensive since it has to pack so many high performance components into such a small space. You said it would be used to draw as well. Windows has MS Paint for free but if you're using a different software you should still use Windows because it's not like you can use either of those on Chromebook. There is no reason to buy a Chromebook over windows at all so please just buy Windows. Just make sure the computer you want can handle the games you want to play.

@@rockco-iv8es thank you for the info. I am not tech savvy at all. I said chromebook because I have 2 children in school and they go twice a week then the school does online the other 3 days and that's what all the schools are using now (Chromebooks) 2 Christmases ago my son wanted a chromebook bad so that's what we got him for Xmas, he used it so much, all the time for many things. He figured it all out on his own (no help if me, I'm not good with that stuff) (he was familiar with it because the school taught the students to work on one) but it recently shit the bed. So now with Xmas coming up again, we are debating getting him another one, or another kind (windows) he wants steam, but more than that he wants to draw (he mentioned him getting a drawing tablet but I figured a laptop he could draw on would be better than just a drawing tablet?) (Idk) my worry with windows is that Idk how to maneuver around it, and he doesn't either because he was taught on a chromebook. Years ago I went out and splurged on a very expensive (over $500) Dell laptop. Windows. I didn't utilize it to it's abilities, I wasted it, barely using it, it's still sitting here in prestine condition but idk what to do with it because it hasn't been turned on in years so it's not updated, but what a waste. Then I figured I'd try again, so about 2 xmas's ago I got an inexpensive laptop (Dell Inspiron) a little pink one! Guess where that is? Yup, in the same drawer as the $500+ Dell laptop. Such a shame! And a waste! I can't afford to do that again. I wanted to learn to do so much on those but I just couldn't figure much out so I wasted it. Im scared I'll buy my son one and that will happen. But, if I do get him a windows... Question, steam can be played on any windows laptop? And "MS paint" I've never heard of that, that's on all windows laptops? Should I look for a touchscreen laptop and get him certain styluses/drawing pencils? (Would it have to be a touchscreen one to utilize drawing?) Thanks for any help!

@@Catherine-nv7wc if you have 2 laptops already you could give him one of those. So to answer your question better Windows supports almost anything you need while Chromebooks supports pretty much nothing. You could let him try one of the laptops so that he know how to use it if get him a different one. If you are gonna be drawing a lot a touchscreen is something you'll want.

@@rockco-iv8es thank you for the reply! I have a question, the 2 laptops I have have been sitting in a drawer for a VERY long time. The recent one is 2+ years old and is windows 7. So the one before that is even older, (I'm not sure which windows it runs) they haven't been turned on/charged in years. Would it even be realistic for them to be used now? They haven't been updated, no virus protection, etc.. just completely wasted 😭 is there any hope? And if so, if I charge them and turn them on, what would be the first thing to do? (Update them? Would that happen automatically?) (The win7 one I got right before win10 came out and a pop up said I could update to win10 but I couldn't figure out how to do it, I think it didn't have the space?)

Absolutely, I'm always about using whatever works for your use case.

I've been using Chromebooks for 5 years or so and have never had any issues with security or using more security conscious sites; I have several financial trading accounts, several bank and other financial accounts and access government sites regularly. I am based in the UK but would assume the above would be true worldwide. The only real precaution I take is to input my own passwords rather than use Chrome to autofill them. Hope that helps.

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Wow, don’t think I e ever had that happen.. that’s weird.

@@Eevnos this happend to me 4 times, its getting ready for Update or too much apps are open

if you are having trouble getting the tabs back then use shift+ctrl+t and it will bring the deleted tabs back

just when i accidental press on the power button !!

when you do jokes you gotta make sure everyone understands it

I hate chromrbooks, yet im watching on one

same lol

@@jajastacha3796 that used to be the case but you can't even use apps not made by Google because it is all mobile controls ;>;

@@DontEatYourMicrowave yep

Okay! Just switch to Chrome Os, it will never stop supports!

You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it useful!

I don’t care what chromebook you got but it was a SCAM

@@cam_alexander what? How? 😳

You can’t run any games or REAL apps on chromebook and there is NO virus protection. People don’t code viruses for chromebooks because they suck and no one sensible uses them

Also the "pros" of a chromebook just really suck. Just buy a cheap windows laptop lmao

@@Usr999 but I already bought this, its hp chromebook x360 14inch🥺

Can microsoft office be used on chromebook s?

Excellent choice

Go to setting, click on advance then click on "date and time."

What you made a bad decision

@@Noobyify I returned it

Why did you return?

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.