Chromebook shopping

NerdyDad

@IRJ I agree. That is why I suggested more of the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. And that might even be overkill.

NerdyDad

@wirestyle22 It would be preferential so that we don't have to setup monitors, keyboards, and mice for everybody.

wirestyle22

@NerdyDad If it's only for web access I'd just order minimal specs. How many are you ordering? The protection plans from Dell are actually great. I had a customer awhile ago that was an intermediate school who broke them constantly and probably 5 a week needed to go out for repair. Very reasonable price imo.

NerdyDad

@wirestyle22 Looking at 20 total. 10 per location.

NerdyDad

One thing I did forget to mention was 15" screen size because some of these people can't see real well.

wirestyle22

@NerdyDad Both HP and Dell make what you are looking for. I'd stick with them just based on my experience. Hope yopu find what you are looking for.

IRJ

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

@IRJ I agree. That is why I suggested more of the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. And that might even be overkill.

Yeah definitely overkill. 2GB and 20GB space is probably sufficient for an internet kiosk chromebook

IRJ

Around $150 for a refurb

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Chromebook-XE500C13-K04US-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0759YSF4W/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1542650967&sr=1-5&keywords=chromebook

IRJ

$201 new if you want to double you SSD to 32GB

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0744GWBXC/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_nw_mr?th=1

IRJ

This one looks good for a loaner laptop since it is water resistant and rugged for $200

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBGVB7K/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01DBGVB7K&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f0dedbe2-13c8-4136-a746-4398ed93cf0f&pd_rd_wg=55swj&pf_rd_r=WVETTWQXKDQZ0HNEBZ44&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=BCwap&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=8ee08043-ec26-11e8-b0e1-cb0baae9fd4f

NerdyDad

Currently looking at this one because we need the bigger screen

http://a.co/d/9kwgVkb

NerdyDad

@IRJ said in Chromebook shopping:

Around $150 for a refurb

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Chromebook-XE500C13-K04US-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0759YSF4W/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1542650967&sr=1-5&keywords=chromebook

You're starting to give me Christmas ideas for the kids.

IRJ

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

Currently looking at this one because we need the bigger screen

http://a.co/d/9kwgVkb

Yeah that looks good as well. I think 16GB space will be enough it is just an internet kiosk.

IRJ

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

@IRJ said in Chromebook shopping:

Around $150 for a refurb

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Chromebook-XE500C13-K04US-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0759YSF4W/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1542650967&sr=1-5&keywords=chromebook

You're starting to give me Christmas ideas for the kids.

hard to beat at $150

BRRABill

DELL has one for $129 for BF.

NerdyDad

@BRRABill said in Chromebook shopping:

DELL has one for $129 for BF.

Need it in the building before next week.

BRRABill

@NerdyDad

I was mentioned more for the "for the kids" comment above.

Though I think their BF deals are already live and shipping.

scottalanmiller

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

RAM: 8-16 GB
Storage: 128-256 GB

These are INSANE specs. Normal good Chromebooks are 4GB, 8GB is an extreme. 16GB is absurd.

Storage is normally 16-32GB. What are you going to do with any more? Your stated use case doesn't match your requirements in any way.

scottalanmiller

@IRJ said in Chromebook shopping:

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

RAM: 8-16 GB
Storage: 128-256 GB

I can order from PCM, CDW, and Amazon Business. Any suggestions?

Seems like overkill for internet acess

4GB and 16GB here, and it works GREAT.

scottalanmiller

@NerdyDad said in Chromebook shopping:

@IRJ I agree. That is why I suggested more of the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. And that might even be overkill.

Dramatic. Double the RAM and 400% of the needed storage.

Lots of new Chromebooks are still 2GB, but you notice quickly.