Need opinion: Chromebook or Tablet

[Sal_gal]

Here's what I have now:
1 - HP desktop running Win 7 -- working beautifully
2- Asus Netbook w/ Win 7 - runs good, but the internet connection is very slow
3 - HP Plus 7 Tablet w/ Android -- can't get wi-fi. Was a big learning curve to learn Android and the Playstore. I have it up for sale.

I'm looking for a replacement for #2 and #3 or one of the two.
Chromebook by Asus is now on AMZ for $199. Good deal. ASUS Chromebook C200MA-DS01, 11.6-Inch
Specs:
11-Hours incredible battery life.
802.11ac wireless for incredibly fast network connection.
Intel BayTrail-M N2830 2.16 GHz processor (turbo up to 2.41 GHz).
16 GB solid state storage. 11.6" HD LED display.
1.2MP camera. 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card slot (SDXC), Bluetooth 4

Question -- would it be better to have just the Chromebook, I wouldn't need it but when I travel and to get on the internet. Sometimes I take it to an organization meeting, about 5times a year.
I travel about 2-3 times a year.

Should I sell the Netbook & tablet (for sale anyway) and get the Chromebook?

[Train]

Just as long as it is not a ACER chromebook! Read some horrible bios problems it is having.

[Sal_gal]

Would anyone know if Chrome is the same as Android? What type of o/s is it compared to Windows?

[Midknyte]

Would anyone know if Chrome is the same as Android?

They are different OSes. The Android OS is much more mature. Supposedly, Chrome OS will be able to run some Android apps, but I haven't tried it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_OS

The relationship between Android and Chrome OS became more substantial at Google I/O 2014, where it was announced that Native Android applications would be supported in Chrome OS.

What type of o/s is it compared to Windows?

Chrome OS is based on Linux. It won't run Windows apps. If you just do basic Internet and Google Docs, then it's probably ok.

[Train]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Le66pSxAlc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Le66pSxAlc


you shut it down, either clicking on the icon, time, wifi, or battery symbols in the lower-right corner.

Some things that might help out that I have found.

[HAN]

HP Plus 7 Tablet w/ Android -- can't get wi-fi. Was a big learning curve to learn Android and the Playstore. I have it up for sale.

You don't have WiFi or the tablet is defective??

[SpywareDr]

Touchscreen devices are better suited for consuming content.

Devices with a keyboard and mouse are better for creating content.

[HAN]

Doc's post is dead on. That's been my experience too. I use my laptop for the details of my digital life and my tablets for the day to day stuff.

Over the years, I've owned several laptops (14 in thru 17 in), a 10 in netbook, 2 Barnes & Noble Nooks (B&W), 7 in Google Nexus tablet and an iPad Air.

Even though my eyes aren't what they used to be, I've found I don't want a laptop screen bigger than 14 in. Just too much to carry around! YMMV!

B&W readers are too narrow in their use for me. Yes, the batteries last forever. I found I didn't care. I always wanted to do more than just read. Plus, I never read in sunlight, so the more reflective screen of a regular tablet has not been an issue for me.

For me, the netbook was a mistake. Just too slow and the 10 in screen was too small. The only good thing about it was it was my 1st Windows 7 machine (which was a nice learning experience.)

7 in tablets are very nice. Excellent for traveling. Fit's in a pocket (or a purse) extremely well. Great for book reading, basic surfing and email.

10 in tablets like the iPad are also great. In my experience, they do everything better than a 7 in tablet does except for traveling (they may fit in a larger purse but pocket size they're not!)

My recommendation (beyond what Doc noted)...

If you have a WiFi problem, don't buy anything else. All new devices (except desktops) really need it to perform up to expectations. Get your WiFi running well first!!

IMO, don't buy a Chromebook. Yes, it will run faster than the netbooks of the last few years. But it's still a pretty small screen and doesn't give you the flexibility of a tablet (easy image/page zooming, tablet designed apps and more. Tablet apps are especially nice! Weather Apps are excellent examples.) If you don't want/need to use a laptop, my feeling is, go tablet.

If you don't like Android, go to an iPad. Yes, its more money but in the long run, I'll bet you'll be happier. One of Android's pluses is it's ability to be highly customized (which can be understandably frustrating to deal with.) If you've struggled with it, I imagine you'll feel much better in the Apple world. I prefer Android but I can happily live in both the Android and Apple worlds (and do.)