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I was lucky enough to get one of these CR-48 laptops. After putting Ubuntu on it, I had the perfect laptop for me. Substantially long battery life, Linux, solid state drive (albeit, a small one @ 16gb), etc.
However, I've been having issues with it. I've always had issues with Chrome OS but excused it for being beta software. Three Linux OS's later, it's definitely hardware. I bought a new (and much faster) SSD to replace the old one, but I'm skeptical. I think it's the motherboard.
Anyway, I'm looking for a laptop. My requirements aren't too crazy.
Required:
Intel Atom Dual Core (or something comparable by AMD)
Decent battery life (5 hours or more)
11-12" screen
Preferred, but not required:
Solid state drive (even if it's a small one)
Wireless N (I have a spare PCIE ABGN card if need be)
The best thing I can find is an official release of the new ChromeBook, known as the Acer AC700.
Amazon.com: Acer AC700 Chromebook (Wi-Fi): Computer & Accessories
350 bucks. It's basically like the CR-48, except a dual core instead of a single core and 2 USB ports instead of 1. It also has HDMI out, and... a warranty!
I thought about buying a used CR-48 on Ebay and just using that, but they're going for 200-300. I have a hard time spending that much money on a used piece of hardware that was sent out in a beta test drive. If it was 100 or 125, I'd be all over it. But I use the laptop a lot, and it sucks having to constantly have power/boot issues with it (it loses connection with the hard drive in mid use). For all I know, my replacement drive I have coming in will fix it. But if it doesn't, I want to have other alternatives on the table for a replacement.
Any additional thoughts or ideas?
However, I've been having issues with it. I've always had issues with Chrome OS but excused it for being beta software. Three Linux OS's later, it's definitely hardware. I bought a new (and much faster) SSD to replace the old one, but I'm skeptical. I think it's the motherboard.
Anyway, I'm looking for a laptop. My requirements aren't too crazy.
Required:
Intel Atom Dual Core (or something comparable by AMD)
Decent battery life (5 hours or more)
11-12" screen
Preferred, but not required:
Solid state drive (even if it's a small one)
Wireless N (I have a spare PCIE ABGN card if need be)
The best thing I can find is an official release of the new ChromeBook, known as the Acer AC700.
Amazon.com: Acer AC700 Chromebook (Wi-Fi): Computer & Accessories
350 bucks. It's basically like the CR-48, except a dual core instead of a single core and 2 USB ports instead of 1. It also has HDMI out, and... a warranty!
I thought about buying a used CR-48 on Ebay and just using that, but they're going for 200-300. I have a hard time spending that much money on a used piece of hardware that was sent out in a beta test drive. If it was 100 or 125, I'd be all over it. But I use the laptop a lot, and it sucks having to constantly have power/boot issues with it (it loses connection with the hard drive in mid use). For all I know, my replacement drive I have coming in will fix it. But if it doesn't, I want to have other alternatives on the table for a replacement.
Any additional thoughts or ideas?
