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hunter

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6. That's exactly how I use my Chromebook and it was cheap, a "refurbished" model.

Reply to cbabe (Original post)

Sat Aug 6, 2022, 03:40 PM

Aug 2022

I hated traveling with an expensive laptop. I'm too good at losing things, breaking things, or leaving them in places where they get stolen.

The Chromebook is worry free. This is my second. Our dog broke my first Chromebook.

It streams Netflix without any trouble.

I also have a desktop computer. That runs Linux.

I have an old Windows laptop that I once used for work but it's pretty much abandoned now. I don't even turn it on for Windows updates any more.

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Laptop advice [View all] cbabe Aug 2022 OP

It used to be so easy MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #1

I hate Best Buy. I hate them so so much progree Aug 2022 #2

Best Buy has REALLY improved since then MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #5

Your understanding? I need to have more to go on than that. And I'm not interested in "the best progree Aug 2022 #7

Your choice, entirely. But four years ago is a long time. I had an experience after yours MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #8

I have had excellent service from Best Buy over the years, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2022 #18

Geek Squad -- this was back in 2000 or so, but I had HORRIFYINGLY AWFUL progree Aug 2022 #19

The Geek Squad of Best Buy is totally different. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2022 #20

Well, it was more than the same name -- it was the company, founded by Robert Stephens, that progree Aug 2022 #21

Back in the good ol' days, Computerized Investing put out an annual guide to buying a PC progree Aug 2022 #3

And, for reasons already, stated, I would strongly recommend Best Buy MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #9

Sorry, I need some real evidence, not linkless assertions of opinion as fact. But again, thank you. progree Aug 2022 #12

Oh, if you plan on running Windows, make sure it can run Windows 11 progree Aug 2022 #4

Excellent point. MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #11

That's exactly how I use my Chromebook and it was cheap, a "refurbished" model. hunter Aug 2022 #6

I love my Chromebooks! MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #10

Check out slickdeals ItsjustMe Aug 2022 #13

Thanks to everyone for chipping in. cbabe Aug 2022 #14

I only advise Macs. Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #15

You need to join a cult when you get a Mac ItsjustMe Aug 2022 #16

Spam deleted by MIR Team philipcorndive Aug 2022 #17