I'd like to hear from anyone who also owns a Samsung Chromebook. How does the HP Chromebook 11 compare other than the obvious (screen quality)?
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I don't have a Samsung Chromebook, but I found this handy when comparison shopping: http://www.omgchrome.com/hp-chromebook-11-vs-samsung-chromebook-series-3-which-is-better/
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I have a Samsung Chromebook. The Samsung has a better compliment of input/output ports, in that it includes USB 3, an SD card slot, and HDMI, but if you don't plan to use it with peripherals often, that won't really matter much. I prefer the Samsung's keyboard and trackpad to those on the HP, but that's a subjective thing. The speakers on the HP are under the keyboard, while on the Samsung they're on the bottom of the chassis. Neither is hi-fi, but the HP's might have the edge, I think. The Samsung reportedly has better battery life by about a half hour, but I myself can't confirm that. Either way, you get a good six hours, which is good for the price. The HP is described as being sturdier than the Samsung, and I'm not entirely sure I agree. The bottom of the chassis does feel more rigid, but its lid does not. The HP I tried out had a couple of noticeable gaps in the plastic surface around the palm rests. Nothing bad, especially considering the price, but not "MacBook quality" as I've seen some say. The power cord on the HP is oddly short, but if you use it on battery most of the time (which is the point of a laptop, isn't it?), it won't make much difference. Bottom line is that I prefer the Samsung by a small margin for myself, but if I were giving one as a gift might choose the HP for its looks. They're close in price, and in routine use they are more alike than they are different. You can afford to make your choice on a single feature you like or their appearance, and you won't go wrong either way.
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DO NOT BUY the HP!! I have a HP Chromebook and the USB charger no longer works - so I'm stuck with a slow, low power charger for a phone (5X longer to charge)!. HP knows about the problem and tells the user not to use their charger - customer service is of no help
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I still have the Samsung which is going strong. I agree it would be nice to have a micro USB charging connection so one is handy at all times. I like the keyboard and just the feel of the Samsung. Screen quality is good as it is a matte screen which I like. Hope this helps at this late date or for others looking.
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yes it has a "new" processor, but the processor is now exynos, an arm chip that is found in your cell phone, whereas the old model had intel celeron. therefore this new model is going to be noticeably SLOWER than the old model, which is why i would pass on this updated samsung chromebook. i would get the new hp or toshiba chromebooks, which do have intel chips
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Randy, that is a good question. When I received my c710-2856 I don't remember getting much information. What I did was go into the acer website and get the information I needed for the chromebook. I didn't need much information, because this unit is pretty straight forward.
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Dear Customer,Thanks for your message. Sorry the charger won't work with hp chromebook 11. It can't be used to charge laptop. Thanks!Best Wishes EasyAcc Support Team
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I am sorry, that is a question for the seller, however, I purchased my chromebook from Best Buy and it is the c700 series. The seller would be able to better assist you. Sorry, I couldn't be of further assistance.
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I would truly recommend Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) 2012 Model -- if you are not a gamer, do not manipulate or save a lot of video, do not save 1000s of photos, and enjoy web surfing, emailing, and lite office software - this product/price cannot be beat. Have purchased two of them. Plus, if you drop it or it gets stolen, it's much less of a big deal cause it's $250. Don't get the 3G version - just the wifi.
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but there are netbooks for under 200. and they do so much more. Chromebook at over 300 does seem odd.
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Hey, I bought mine about 2 months ago and got a defective screen. (It showed white scrolling lines which sounds similar to one of the other posts) It performed great while it worked, but the HD screen going out is kind of a biggie. At least they have an awesome warranty (including both way shipping) The damn RMA repair service takes 14-16 business days plus time spent in shipping I'm looking at almost a month w/o the computer. If given the choice I would probably buy it again, because any computer risks issues like this but not all the companies have as nice return policies.
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Too early to say but the new Haswell Chromebooks are pretty fast. The Acer C720 is half the price. I think $399 is really pushing it for a price point on a chromebook.Listen to this .. . . http://gigaom.com/2014/03/11/samsung-chromebook-2-benchmarks-chrome-show/Also note that Bay Trail and Braswell chips are coming out.
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Thankyou J.Donaldson. Was it built to the same specs as the one on Amazon? If you write a review for it I'll be sure to read it. I'm deciding between this and the new hp dm1z.
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Yes. See for instance http://normcf.net/~john/chromebook/Acer/acerC7ChromebookUpgrade.html . I'll note that the Acer C710 is getting a bit old. Consider the C720 or CB3, which are other inexpensive Acer Chromebooks which may have better specs.
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It's the best 14" screen you'll find in this price range. It's much better than the screen on my 11" Samsung Chromebook. Indeed, the screen is so good that this computer is now my SOLE computer. You may have come across some crybaby consumers who say the screen isn't this or isn't that, but they never address the fact that what they are whining about doesn't exist in any other comparably priced computer.
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I am hoping so. I like the matte. So much so I really wanted the HP chromebook 13" but was turned off by the high gloss screen. I will just hang on to my original Samsung Chromebook for now.
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I would be so curious and interested to know what your other computers are that do not 'compare' with the Samsung - are they netbooks or ultraportables? If so, what exactly makes the Samsung better? Could you describe the screen, please, in detail? Is it bright, deep color saturation, are the fonts clear and legible and crisp, how is it in the sunlight, that sort of thing. So many reviews say 'great screen', but go into no detail, and I really want to know before I take this plunge. Much appreciate.
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I'm on the same fence. While I haven't driven the Samsung, I did use the Asus today and found the click buttons extremely stiff. Do these "break in" and become easier to click after time? That was my only negative with this machine. How is the touchpad and clicking on the Samsung in comparison?
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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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Hey, Just noticed your post. I don't own either, but from what I've gleaned from my research, there really is no comparison. The Samsung has a bigger screen, a better processor, and most important a more ergonomic keyboard. The only advantages of the Acer is that it has a more svelt form factor, and is a bit heavier, neither of which are that huge to me. I'm on the fence between the two right now, and believe it or not, I'm leaning towards the Acer. Main reason is price. For all its advantages, I can't justify paying $221 more for a netbook. Last I checked, I can get an Acer 751 (with the 3 cell) for $279, vs. $500 for the NC20. I know the Acer's going to be slow, but I don't believe the NC20 is that much zippier. I'm hoping that the Acer with XP will run reasonably fast enough for limited internet usage and word processing, which is mostly what I need it for. Even if I ad a gig of ram for $30, it's still almost $200 cheaper than the NC20.