acer chromebook for $199

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Lifer
Oct 2, 2005
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The specs are the same as the Aspire One AO756-2641, list $329.99 with Windows 8. The similar AO756-2899 (also $329.99 with Celeron 877 and W7HP) has had deals for around $250.

I don't get it though, someone who can work just fine with a Chromebook (in other words, doesn't need Windows) will not be considering an el-cheapo netbook with no SSD, crappy quality and having to deal with Windows (as in viruses, updates, drivers, etc.). These are not comparable devices IMHO.
 

Remobz

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Jun 9, 2005
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I don't get it though, someone who can work just fine with a Chromebook (in other words, doesn't need Windows) will not be considering an el-cheapo netbook with no SSD, crappy quality and having to deal with Windows (as in viruses, updates, drivers, etc.). These are not comparable devices IMHO.

Wouldn't Windows 7 run sluggish with only 2mb of ram as well?

Oh and any major downside to the Chromebook OS?