W.A.Khan, 3/5/2013, 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 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 VS Acer C7 Chromebook "The Acer C7 delivers a hassle-free computing experience with the speed, security and simplicity that users expect of Chromebooks built in." The Acer C7 Chromebook's very affordable price is its best asset, plus it's got plenty of ports and a large hard drive. It boots up quickly and is simple to use.
But, Saddled with an ugly design, finicky touch pad, and short battery life, this feels like a far cry even from most budget laptops. The Chrome OS is still too limiting, though it's made some strides in a year.
The bottom line: At $199, the Acer C7 is an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a supercheap portable laptop, but the Chrome OS and short battery life mean you'll have to accept a lot of compromises. Specifications
ProcessorIntelCeleron ( Dual-Core )
Memory2 GB
Hard Drive320 GB
Operating SystemGoogle Chrome OS
Display Type11.6 in
Max Resolution1366 x 768( HD )
Optical DriveNone
Weight3 lbs Price;$199.00 to $204.95
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