I’ve been doing more and more cloud computing lately. I use a lot of Google’s services and applications to accomplish my everyday tasks. I find myself using Gmail, Google Photos, Google Docs, and Google Drive. I access these programs while using the Google Chrome browser. Regardless of which Linux computer or Android tablet I’m on, I can update this blog, email business associates, send photos or comic strips to clients, and never have to worry about losing any of my data.
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I’m a very devoted Linux user. I run Linux on all my computer systems. And in running Linux, I have the best of both worlds! I can run Linux and all its great programs to create my comic strip features (GIMP, Scribus, etc.) and run the Chrome browser which gives me access to all things Google!
However, just as I use a Google Nexus Tablet to do everyday tasks, I’m leaning toward getting a Chromebook for mobile computing. My research has lead me to a terrific Chromebook at a terrific price!
The ASUS C201 11.6 Inch Chromebook (with Rockchip processor, 4 GB RAM, 16GB SSD, in Navy Blue) is a perfect starter Chromebook. For under two hundred dollars, it has plenty of memory and processing power. And it gives you a battery that allows you
Because I use Linux, would I be missing those programs? Not at all! I addressed this in a previous post here.
The point is, a Chromebook would not be my main system. I still have rock solid Linux desktops to do all the heavy lifting in my studio. But, when I’m out and about, a Chromebook will help me get regular, less demanding tasks done. And I can save this data in the cloud and access it later on my desktop system in my studio.
There’s no need to spend thousands of dollars on a Windows or Mac laptop system. For under two hundred bucks, a Chromebook can meet all your computing needs.
So, I hope to acquire this Chromebook in the near future. For the time being, I’m happy to use the Chrome browser on my Linux systems.
And, there is one other option. And this is the beauty of Linux! There are many used/refurbished laptops available at affordable prices. Doing a quick search on Amazon, I found this laptop. For only $155.00, you get a FULL computer with DVD drive. If I were to buy this, I would certainly wipe Windows and install Linux and run the Chrome browser! As I said, the best of both worlds! And, you never know when you may come across a used laptop for even cheaper! (However, I concede that a Chromebook weighs less and is much more mobile with longer battery life.)
When the time arrives and if I find myself in possession of a brand new Chromebook, I’ll be sure to review it here.
