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Chromebooks are laptops with (usually) low-end hardware, due to the lightweight nature of Chrome OS. They also contain small storage devices to encourage users to use cloud-based services. | Chromebooks are laptops with (usually) low-end hardware, due to the lightweight nature of Chrome OS. They also contain small storage devices to encourage users to use cloud-based services. | ||
Avoid models with an Exynos CPU if you plan to run a GNU/Linux distribution. | Avoid models with an Exynos CPU if you plan to run a GNU/Linux distribution. They won't be able to use most applications provided you decide to use a Linux distro on a Chromebook, and don't have the power or battery life of the regular Haswell-based models.. | ||
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Chrome OS is an operating system built for use of web applications where data is stored in the cloud. This is in contrast to traditional computers (usually running Windows or OS X) that store applications and data on your hard drive.
Architecture
Chrome OS employs the Google Chrome web browser and shortcuts to web applications (usually those of Google's) in place of desktop programs. All of this runs on top of a GNU/Linux, specifically Gentoo, core. It is built to create minimal overhead and allow web applications to be the center of the user experience.
Hardware
Chromebooks are laptops with (usually) low-end hardware, due to the lightweight nature of Chrome OS. They also contain small storage devices to encourage users to use cloud-based services.
Avoid models with an Exynos CPU if you plan to run a GNU/Linux distribution. They won't be able to use most applications provided you decide to use a Linux distro on a Chromebook, and don't have the power or battery life of the regular Haswell-based models..
| Model Name | ' | CPU | ' | GPU | ' | RAM | ' | Battery life | ' | Screen | ' | Storage | ' | Price (USD) |
| Chromebook 11 | Exynos 5250 | Mali-T604 | 2GB | 6 hours | 11.6", 1366x768 | 16GB SSD | 279 | |||||||
| Acer C720 | Celeron 2955U | Intel HD | 2GB | 8.5 hours | 11.6" 1366x768 | 16/32GB SSD | 199/249 | |||||||
| Acer C720P | Celeron 2955U | Intel HD | 2GB | 7.5 hours | ^ but with touch | 32GB SSD | 299 | |||||||
| Chromebook 14 | Celeron 2955U | Intel HD | 2GB | 9.5 hours | 14" 1366x768 | 16GB SSD | 299 | |||||||
| Samsung Chrmbk | Exynos 5250 | Mali-T604 | 2GB | 6 hours | 11.6", 1366x768 | 16GB SSD | 249 | |||||||
| Acer C710 | Celeron 847 | Intel HD | 2GB | 3 hours | 11.6", 1366x768 | 16GB SSD | 199 | |||||||
| Pavillion Chrmbk | Celeron 847 | Intel HD | 2GB | 4.25 hr | 14" 1366x768 | 16GB SSD | 329 | |||||||
| Chrmbk Pixel | i5-3427u | HD 4000 | 4GB | 4 hours | 12.85 2560x1700 | 32/64GB SSD | 1299/1449 | |||||||