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    Just bought a Chromebook on Ebay

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Tim Osman, Mar 10, 2012.

  1. Tim Osman

    Tim Osman Notebook Enthusiast

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    $227.50 for a sealed, 3g model. Is it worth it? How limited is this device? How is the build quality?
     
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    bensmith0212 Notebook Consultant

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    In my opinion, the chromebook is dead technology like the netbook, but for $227 new, it is not that bad of a deal. The only thing is, it is kind of a useless device if you have no internet connection.
     
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    contradude Notebook Consultant

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    Its got the 3g connection so you're never unplugged and you can use some apps offline. I've got the original cr-48 and its a fantastic, fast second laptop. If its the Samsung, build quality should be good... You should join the chromebook central group on google groups

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