Would a chrome book work for a writer? Looking for this or a lap top for my husband who's getting his masters in creative writing. Thanks!
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Google docs is an amazing platform! I use it a a studen at my Master degree. I don't know if the transition to Google docs will be easy for your husband! Now Google docs also works offline now so there is no need for constand Internet connection! Google drive auto backup is great for your work to be secure! Also keyboard is great on this system! So it can work as long as there is no need for extra windows app. :-)
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I think that depends on his comfort/experience with Google docs. If he is open to that platform, I think he will like this chrome book. We are pleased with this purchase and price point. It has worked well for us.
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Yes, Google Docs works just like Word. Everything is saved in Google Cloud. It is the only way to go. Get him a wireless keyboard and mouse to go with it.
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Yes, I have personally bought this Chromebook, and it would be a great, inexpensive way to write stories, essays, narratives, etc. The keyboard is great-I can type very fast on it. It is also well built, fast, thin, and has a 10 hour battery life. You can read my full review here-http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PJDFUZ9BTAI2/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI hope this helps, and you can ask me any other questions you have about the device.
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I am an aspiring creative writer and bought this selfsame Chromebook.It's very good for writing, so long as you're not too attached to Scrivener, Microsoft Word, or other such writing programs downloaded from the Web.I have found Google Docs to be a very good substitute to Word, with an added benefit of easy collaboration with other writers.The Chrome app store also has some really good distraction free writing apps (Pillarbox is my current favorite), and programs like Evernote come in handy.The keyboard is really good and the battery life is more than decent.
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Absolutely. I'm a writer and I use Google Docs and the Chromebook. I take it everywhere and all my documents and research and notes are available wherever I go.
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I am an aspiring creative writer and bought this selfsame Chromebook. It's very good for writing, so long as you're not too attached to Scrivener, Microsoft Word, or other such writing programs downloaded from the Web. I have found Google Docs to be a very good substitute to Word, with an added benefit of easy collaboration with other writers. The Chrome app store also has some really good distraction free writing apps (Pillarbox is my current favorite), and programs like Evernote come in handy. The keyboard is really good and the battery life is more than decent.
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Hi, Mark. Your reply is very helpful to me. I'll looking at getting a small notebook in the future and was hoping to be able to handle some graphics and web editing without too much of a slow down. I'm glad to know you're happy running Illustrator on the NC10. How is the graphics card with an external monitor? Is the 2nd monitor limited to 1024x600, or can it handle higher res on the external?Thanks!
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Depends on what you want to use it for. The font - even set to the largest setting - is not entirely big. So if you were looking to transcribe class notes (or something to that effect), I would recommend something with a larger screen (7.85" or larger)...perhaps a tablet that works well with stylus. All said, it's possible for this tablet to supply your 'college' needs...but again, I'm not exactly sure how you will want to use it.
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Go to Google, type in Chromebook, and hit news and you'll see a lot of reviews from various forms of media. A lot of its by tech people whom see to missing the point of the Chromebook, but there are a few people who understand whom the target audience is. :) But from both groups, there are notable criticisms of the product.
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I'm sorry, I don't know. I'm just a writer, I only need it to write my books. There is a video on YouTube that has the Device Manager list from this one. You could try that and see if it's got what you want.
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sort of...you have to get onto Google CloudPrint. my chromebook's instruction manual explicitly says "do not directly hook up to a printer. it won't work." i usually print from computer hooked up to a printer and download the doc i want to print from Google Drive
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I'd recommend getting a Google cloud printer. Be cautious of compatibility because I have an hp printer that would not connect to the Chromebook without hooking up Google Cloud Print and a whole lot of other nonsense.
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I believe there are a few different chrome books, Acer, Asus. I use it for a Samsung series 5 ultrabook 13 and it fits loose in it, seems space enough to hold the 13.3 models out there even for thicker machines also. Hope this helps
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Can you put a word processor on it? I don't want to do all my writing within google docs.
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I own an Acer C720P (2GB) and a C720 (4GB) and the 4GB is noticeably smoother in day to day operation. It allows more apps to be run simultaneously without having an impact.In a Chromebook, more storage memory (over 16GB) means very little, but more RAM makes a difference. Note: it is not worth more than a $50 premium. I paid list $250 for my Acer C720 (4GB), not the $300+ the pirates are currently charging.
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I don't know, but I can tell you it is the worst computer I have ever had. It is slow, windows 8 is unbearable, and it is very fickle with the internet connection. I keep it because I need Office for work related things, but I avoid using it at all costs because the computer is painful to use. I would not recommend. I am currently using a Chromebook and love it, but unfortunately, I can not do many of my work related things on it. Look at other computers trust me!
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My opinion is yes, go for a laptop. While I love my Surface for on the go and portability, working with non-standard size keyboard combined with/MS operating system version 8x/touchscreen seem to complicate even simple document formatting processes.
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Another great thing about Google Drive--all your docs, spreadsheets, and presentations are saved on the cloud, so you can access them from any computer. I took my Chromebook to a conference, and didn't need to save my notes on a flash drive to transfer them to my work or home computer--I just log into my Google account and there they are!
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The advantage of this over a table and how easy it is to take notes. I also have an iPad Air, and this Chromebook is way easier for taking notes or writing a paper or report. The keyboard rocks.
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I have no idea how it works with the Chromebook. I have an Asus Eee PC. It works very well with it. I have not accounted for the time it lasts but it works pretty well and I am very happy with it.
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I would suggest checking into the MSI Wind. I personally haven't had the pleasure (or possibly horror, but let us hope not) of using any of these products yet but I am looking into them for the same reason as you. Currently I am leaning towards the Aspire One, but I have gone back and forth with the MSI Wind. The Aspire does offer CF slots which are fairly cheap to expand. Also if you are technically inclined you can replace the hard drive to which it is equipped with an Ipod (ZIF) hard drive. With all of that said rumor has it that the Dell "E" is being released on the 15th of August with a base price of $299 USD. The most important qualities for me are a lengthy battery life (which the aspire does not have with the included 3 cell battery, ~3 hours) and a solid comfortable keyboardfor extended typing sessions. Good luck in your quest!
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youtube and other videos stream very well on chrome , you can use some chrome apps to download this videos offline too .i feel chrome book is very easy to use and fast i feel it should be a perfect laptop for your grand kids .