Reading up on Chromebook
3 deep · digging since mar 13
- Googlebook has a premium focus, coming to some Chromebooks
Google's Googlebook project will replace Chromebooks with a premium Android-based platform; existing Chromebooks will continue support and some will be eligible to transition.
- Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones - The New York Times
Some US schools are rolling back Chromebooks and laptops in favor of textbooks and pencils, with seventh graders reporting they prefer offline learning to reduce distractions.
- “This is not the computer for you”
A Hacker News commenter argues that the MacBook Neo is overhyped and that budget-constrained buyers should consider Windows alternatives offering better specs for the same price.