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Old 08-14-2020, 02:11 PM   #1
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Chromebooks

I have to buy a new computer for the building manager (i'm on a strata council) and was considering getting a Chromebook. I've personally never used one, but here's my thinking:

- It's cheaper than a traditional Windows based computer or Mac (this wasn't budgeted for so want to keep cost low)
- Google Docs means any documents created by the Caretaker will be saved in the cloud all the time (in case he ever quits or the computer is lost)
- The Caretaker's needs shouldn't go beyond printing documents, sending emails, using basic spreadsheets for tracking various things, and the occasional youtube video at lunch time
- Less susceptible to downloading random software and needing tech support

Some cons:

- The caretaker may not be familiar with Google Docs or Gmail and would have to learn.
- As a laptop, it is more susceptible to theft

If anyone here has thoughts, please share. Thanks!
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Better off buying something like this. https://forums.redflagdeals.com/amaz...ega-8-2396192/
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Aren't the AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile CPUs kind of garbage? Haven't read a lot of good things about them. The Ryzen 4000 series seems to be where it's at.
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Aren't the AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile CPUs kind of garbage? Haven't read a lot of good things about them. The Ryzen 4000 series seems to be where it's at.
It should be good for basic stuff and better than Chromebook.

It's about the same as a Intel Core i7-7700HQ bu uses only 15 watts.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php...+3500U&id=3421
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