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Chromebook Experiment – 3 Final Thoughts

I’ve spent the last month using a Chromebook as my main computer. It was hard to send the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook back this week. I have really grown accustom to using it and now my Macbook feels a little … Continue reading →

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Chromebook Pixel – The $1300 Web Browser

The Chromebook Pixel is indeed a reality. You can grab one on the Google Play store for $1300 right now. It is a monster compared to the two Chromebooks that I have reviewed. It sports an Intel i5 processor, 4GB … Continue reading →

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Any Computer Can Be a Chromebook (Almost)!

I’m writing this post from my Dell D630 which is a computer I use for hacking, development, and general Linux play. What is unique is that I am running the ChromeOS from the Dell D630. I have done my … Continue reading →

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Chromebook Experiment – Evolution

Is the Chromebook a primary device or a secondary device? I’m at Day 10 and I have found that my use of the Chromebook has evolved a bit. I was wrong in thinking that I could completely end the use … Continue reading →

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5 Must Have Chromebook Apps

I’m 5 days in and I already have 5 “must have” Chromebook apps. Keep in mind that apps in the Chromebook are basically shortcuts to websites but it is ingenious how they are wrapped into the system. As former Mac … Continue reading →

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Chromebook Experiment – Day 4

A few Chromebook tips and tricks I have found so far Remember how I was only going to use the Chromebook and say goodbye to my MacBook Pro? Yeah, that photo is a little bit embarrassing. The reality is that … Continue reading →

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30 Days with the Chromebook – Getting Started

I have been talking a lot lately about the Chromebook that we bought for testing purposes in our district. Despite the talk I haven’t actually been using it a whole lot. For the past 3 months it was with a … Continue reading →

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Student Review of the Chromebook

Our district is investigating different devices for a possible 1:1 pilot next school year. One of the devices that is being reviewed is the Google Chromebook. If you would have asked me a year ago if the Chromebook would be … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Chromebook

Chromebook Experiment – 3 Final Thoughts

Chromebook Pixel – The $1300 Web Browser

Any Computer Can Be a Chromebook (Almost)!

Chromebook Experiment – Evolution

5 Must Have Chromebook Apps

Chromebook Experiment – Day 4

30 Days with the Chromebook – Getting Started

Student Review of the Chromebook

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