Chromebook - ok ?

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EdT

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Saturday 11th July 2020
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Eldest daughter starting secondary school in Sept so looking to get her kitted up. We've a family Win 10 laptop which is fine,, but thinking of getting her something that's just for her. Want to buy her brand new. I see Chromebooks can be cheaper than Laptops . Are they ok? Any negatives? I'll need it to run Office apps
THanks !

EdT

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Saturday 11th July 2020
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I would but maybe double the price. What's the issue with Chromebook? I think Office runs - youtube suggest so at least

EdT

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Saturday 11th July 2020
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Office isnt stipulated it's more what I think she'd need over next 7 ish years. But online lite O365 will suffice I think

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Monday 13th July 2020
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Well well, taking sage advice it'll be a Chromebook then thanks PHers.
Do they use memory more kindly like the Mrs' Mac seems to.. 4GB seems common for these I see

EdT

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Monday 13th July 2020
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OK 8GB it is!
Is a Celeron up to the job ? Not had a PC with one of these