W.A.Khan, 5/5/2013, Google Chromebook Pixel This is the best Chromebook in the world, but even within the context of rating Chromebooks, it's not perfect. The slick-looking, Intel-powered Google Chromebook Pixel combines the touch screen support of Windows 8 with the MacBook Pro's high-res Retina display. It also includes three years of free 1TB cloud storage, and has a 4G LTE option.
But, Pricing starts at a lofty $1,299; Web-based Chrome OS requires you to be online to do most tasks; Web apps can't yet compare to most Windows or Mac software, especially for media-centric activities like video.
The bottom line: Despite impressive hardware specs and solid industrial design, the Chromebook Pixel’s high price and cloud OS limitations make it impossible to recommend for the vast majority of users. Specifications
Release date02/21/13
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Memory4 GB
Hard Drive32 GB
Operating SystemGoogle Chrome OS
Display Type12.85 in
Max Resolution2560 x 1700
Graphics ProcessorIntel Graphics HD 4000
Weight3.35 lbs VS HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 The 14-inch Pavilion Chromebook seems to rely on its size as the key selling point, with the larger display and keyboard offering a Chromebook alternative for those who might feel cramped with an 11.6-inch display. The HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 feels more like a traditional laptop than other Chromebooks. Its big screen and Chrome's improved offline capabilities make a better case for the category.
But, Other Chromebooks perform better and run longer. The limited Chrome OS is still not for everyone, or even for most. This model lacks the mobile broadband that makers of other Chromebooks have touted as a must-have feature.
The bottom line: The HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 advances the argument for Chrome as a low-cost mainstream computing environment, but the laptop's most noteworthy feature is a slightly bigger screen. Specifications
ProcessorIntel Celeron 847 / 1.1 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Memory2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Hard Drive16 GB
Operating SystemGoogle Chrome OS
Display Type14 in
Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( HD )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics
Optical DriveNone Price;$308.99 to $399.00 VS Samsung Chromebook Series 3 The Samsung Series 3 Chromebook is worth considering. The Samsung Chromebook is a lightweight, thin, and inexpensive laptop for those times when all you need is a powerful browser.
But, The Chromebook's low price comes out in its build quality and performance.
The bottom line: The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. Specifications
Release date10/18/12
Processor5 / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core )Samsung Exynos 5
Memory2 GB
Hard Drive16 GB
Operating SystemGoogle Chrome OS
Display Type11.6 in
Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( HD )
Graphics ProcessorShared video memory (UMA)
Optical DriveNone
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