$100 Chromebook... Does it SUCK?? EPIK 11.6" Chromebook

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  • @blazeplacid
    @blazeplacid 7 лет назад +475

    I like that you do high end stuff and very budget friendly stuff. This is how I think most of us shop. We have a few high end devices and some budget friendly devices.

    • @JordanKeyes
      @JordanKeyes  7 лет назад +81

      Exactly!

    • @rulingrenegade4994
      @rulingrenegade4994 7 лет назад +4

      Jordan Keyes this laptop is actually bad! I only had it for a few weeks and it messed up on me! I clicked the update symbol, because for some reason, my chromebook didn't auto-update which is weird considering that most chromebooks auto-update when they are turned off for the night or something! The thing updated and then wouldn't boot right anymore because it would get stuck on the screen right before it tells you to sign in (AKA The screen you see where it has a white background and all you see is the chrome logo with "chrome" next to it), and despite working with customer service for nearly 2 HOURS, we could not fix it, had to return it, and am trying to get a replacement still over a month after losing it to an UPDATE! Let that sync in! As of writing this, this chromebook is $139 and is just not a good chromebook to have! Don't buy this unless you only need a laptop for a very short amount of time!

    • @pamgilkes1149
      @pamgilkes1149 7 лет назад +1

      J

    • @275MsParis
      @275MsParis 7 лет назад +1

      Robert Juarez Exactly! I so agree with you

    • @1stfloorguy59
      @1stfloorguy59 6 лет назад +1

      except me im and idiot....i bought a 1400$ laptop and then a month later i was like need a desktop -.- i wish i bought a chrome book then i would saved a bunch of money

  • @pssst3
    @pssst3 7 лет назад +72

    First boot of factory image of most Chromebooks requires charger connection to assure that secure boot completes, wifi connection can be established, Google registration completes and and update can be installed without interruption.

    • @muffinman6635
      @muffinman6635 7 лет назад +3

      pssst3 I appreciate the explanation since I was wondering what was going on there

    • @Imissthefuhrer
      @Imissthefuhrer 7 лет назад +2

      pssst3 damn secure boot, newsflash I don't need someone to hold my hand and decide for me that I don't need to boot from USB or anything.

    • @lesliebishop4490
      @lesliebishop4490 7 лет назад

      FoxMulder503 Leslie Bishop

  • @bilbobaggins1275
    @bilbobaggins1275 6 лет назад +15

    The plug is actually not upside down... Its normal... Plugs in homes are supposed to be ground pin on to and Neg and Pos on bottom... for safety... if the plug came out slightly and something fell on the prongs then it could catch fire... but if it falls on a ground pin then nothing happens... made that way on purpose

    • @johnnygeejr500
      @johnnygeejr500 5 лет назад +1

      Give this man a cigar...he is right.....I always install my 3 prong ac 's ground side up for that reason......well done Bilbo Baggins !!

    • @kylesgarden8725
      @kylesgarden8725 4 года назад

      Wow never understood this til now

  • @randamorgan4461
    @randamorgan4461 7 лет назад +38

    Thank you for making this video! I'm taking classes online, and my computer of 4.5 years is near death. I had written this chromebook off as "too good to be true," but your video gave me the courage to take the plunge and give it a try. My budget is incredibly tight, but this little machine is doing everything I need it to do (and saved me at least $50!) Thanks again!

    • @jasminbengochea7476
      @jasminbengochea7476 7 лет назад

      Randa Morgan do u have office 365 in it. I need one for writing papers would this work?

    • @dabanaba
      @dabanaba 5 лет назад +1

      @@jasminbengochea7476 id recommend google docs. Much better.

    • @Cobalt985
      @Cobalt985 4 года назад +1

      @@dabanaba I'd actually go one step further and recommend a LaTeX editor like Overleaf. Shit's incredible. But yes, Google Docs is adequate too.

  • @Magicmushroomboi
    @Magicmushroomboi 6 лет назад +194

    *Or u can be me and spend over a thousand on a MacBook and only use it to watch Netflix, youtube and listen to Spotify*

    • @presidentsad7217
      @presidentsad7217 6 лет назад +17

      Magic mushroom MacBook sucks, on the other hand my $2000 gaming pc is life. Your MacBook was only designed for basic tasks.

    • @Magicmushroomboi
      @Magicmushroomboi 6 лет назад +26

      John Doe well that's the purpose of a laptop..... if I want to play games I just hop on to my desktop but when I'm in class or on my couch I don't need the power and would much prefer something that is thin like a MacBook, would I use it for everything in my life.... No i do need my pc for graphics and video design as well as games time to time :) which my MacBook will take years to render and never run

    • @potatogamer-vj6bt
      @potatogamer-vj6bt 6 лет назад +18

      Magic mushroom that was a good response to a pc elitist.

    • @potdragon8091
      @potdragon8091 6 лет назад +7

      Magic mushroom - You mean...after MOMMY spent $1000. Very obvious you are too young and stupid to purchase anything at all.
      Who pays for the couch and your internet connection. Enough said.🙄

    • @420f37
      @420f37 6 лет назад +3

      John Doe
      as a pc gamer myself no one cares

  • @TechnicallyLenard
    @TechnicallyLenard 7 лет назад +49

    All ChromeOS devices require that they be plugged in before you can start the setup process. One would presume this is to prevent any possible going dead in the middle of any OS file/OS modifications.

    • @dawsonramdass1145
      @dawsonramdass1145 6 лет назад

      No they don't actually I am using a Chromebook right now. I reset it/ powerwashed it a few times already because Developer Mode

    • @dawsonramdass1145
      @dawsonramdass1145 6 лет назад +1

      They only need to be plugged in on the first boot.

    • @leonro
      @leonro 6 лет назад +2

      dawson ramdass That's pretty much what he said. "Initial setup" as in first time you boot it.

    • @elektron2kim666
      @elektron2kim666 5 лет назад

      It's really to start the battery up as it must be 100% off in shipping and storage for several reasons.

  • @HB-kx2nm
    @HB-kx2nm 7 лет назад +11

    I have the samsung chromebook 3 and it lasts me about 3 or 4 days on one charge if I don't watch youtube.
    It has android apps in the beta channel.

  • @dakotawiley310
    @dakotawiley310 7 лет назад +9

    i got the same one for the same price a couple weeks ago and i love it

  • @AtomizerX
    @AtomizerX 7 лет назад

    FYI this is just a rebrand of the Hisense/Haier 11" Chromebook. I mean I think those two have slightly different materials/construction and battery capacity, but they're otherwise the same machine. This Epik one strongly resembles the Hisense one though, which I have as a throwaway/backup and got for ~$90 refurbished about a year ago.

  • @medranofamilytx
    @medranofamilytx 6 лет назад +1

    I have an ACER C720... Ive had it for a few years... best computer ive EVER owned. Im like you, almost 100% online in Chrome browser so this fits my lifestyle. Its never slowed down, it keeps itself updated and boots in seconds. Waiting for this thing to kick the bucket to buy a new one but it hasnt.... battery still lasts forever too... very underrated

  • @borzak101
    @borzak101 7 лет назад

    Electrical code in the most of the US now requires plugs in the house to be installed "upside down" from the traditional, with the ground plug on top to keep from shorting a plug that is loose with an object on top of it.

  • @ARAR148
    @ARAR148 6 лет назад +16

    im a big apple user, but i bought a 15in. acer chromebook and it beats my MacBook pro in battery life hands down, no questions asked.

    • @henrymaude1505
      @henrymaude1505 6 лет назад +1

      Random Reviews And More everything wins over apple

    • @eduardoavila646
      @eduardoavila646 6 лет назад

      Nice! Maybe you would like lg gram or even these newer snapdragon net/ultrabooks

    • @Cobalt985
      @Cobalt985 4 года назад

      Just wait for ARM Macbooks ;)

    • @plakeplays6420
      @plakeplays6420 4 года назад

      umm

  • @Highgear145
    @Highgear145 7 лет назад +55

    I'm think I'm gonna buy the Samsung Chromebook Pro Chrome OS is all I need on a laptop

    • @flyingryan9771
      @flyingryan9771 7 лет назад +3

      Torrey Ellison I have that one an it is great for the price, I literraly stopped using my Dell inspiron i5 , because the chromebook is way faster for web browsing

    • @Highgear145
      @Highgear145 7 лет назад +2

      Lol!! I got rid of my Dell for a Chromebook right now I'm using the Chromebook 2 13in but I really need to upgrade to something with a better display and a faster processor

    • @itzlord6192
      @itzlord6192 6 лет назад +2

      Great choice its better i have it and using it right now:)

    • @catyycatt
      @catyycatt 6 лет назад +1

      YASSS

    • @levidauerheim8978
      @levidauerheim8978 6 лет назад +2

      another good chromebook is the acer 14 or the acer 15. the acer 14 is like $300 with a full meatal body desighn and a full hd screen and the acer chromebook 15 is $400 it has upward speakers a full hd screen and also a backlit key board which is a big plus and a pretty good procceser.

  • @LoweringMyProfile
    @LoweringMyProfile 7 лет назад

    It appears to be very similar to my Hisense Chromebook that I really enjoy. Not bad at all.

  • @xash06
    @xash06 6 лет назад +11

    I love watching RUclips and Netflix on mine

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon 6 лет назад +1

    I've been using an Acer Chromebook ($87 sale) for a couple of years and, now, only rarely go to the desktop or Windows laptop. Happy I bought it.

  • @TimMonk1911
    @TimMonk1911 7 лет назад

    Chromebooks ship with a firmware block that disconnects the battery until you plug them into the wall. It's to keep the battery from going flat in shipping since that can permanently damage the cells.

  • @f1o2o3d4
    @f1o2o3d4 4 года назад

    The outlet should be oriented with the ground pin up because if the plug comes slightly loose and a metal object were to fall from above, the ground plug, which usually does not carry current, would deflect the object so that it would not hit is live prongs.

  • @SantyoPL
    @SantyoPL 7 лет назад

    @4:58 Battery shipping protection... You cannot ship good via plane or overseas (in case of UK) with battery unprotected. Mainly due risk of spontaneous fire (LiIon/LiPo). Any major manufacturer include this kind protection these days.

  • @freddie1991d
    @freddie1991d 6 лет назад +4

    Almost all new chrome books you have to plug in and charge before it comes on.

  • @OmegaWolf747
    @OmegaWolf747 6 лет назад

    I have an Asus C202S that didn't support Android at first, but about a month ago, it was updated and now supports it. So one day your Epik may gain it as well.

  • @archechme
    @archechme 6 лет назад

    I used a chromebook for a while (inbetween getting it working and selling it) and it was actually really good. Mine had an Intel celeron in it and 2GB RAM but it worked really nicely for watching youtube videos, browsing the web, netflix, etc. It was very lightweight and it had decent connectivity. The person who I bought it from (probably stolen it) said it was his son's and it was still enrolled at a school, so it had a school login. All you had to do to reset it was change the serial number.

  • @gamester1416
    @gamester1416 5 лет назад

    I have both the old and newest yogabooks, they both had half charged batteries but wouldn't turn on. Till I connected them to the power brick.

  • @pssst3
    @pssst3 7 лет назад +9

    You need to update the OS to the most recent version before checking for Android Play Store.

    • @JordanKeyes
      @JordanKeyes  7 лет назад +3

      Thanks for that. I had updated to the latest in the middle of the video, and it still didn't offer the Play Store option for this Chromebook. For the price point, I didn't expect it though.

    • @TechnicallyLenard
      @TechnicallyLenard 7 лет назад +3

      Most low-end, non-touch screen chromebooks will never get Android apps.

    • @GrapecakeTV
      @GrapecakeTV 7 лет назад +1

      Switch to developer channel.
      Every Android app on mine is working.
      I've got an HP Chromebook tho.

  • @MichaelBoumanPegasus4x4
    @MichaelBoumanPegasus4x4 5 лет назад

    For some reason Chrome OS requires the AC adapter to be connected in order to complete first boot. It's likely some sort of battery safety safeguard of some sort Google has mandated on the hardware.

  • @skullrider56YT
    @skullrider56YT 7 лет назад +85

    For $100 it ain't bad

  • @igorschmidlapp6987
    @igorschmidlapp6987 6 лет назад

    Walmart was selling a $127 11 inch Nextbook Windows 10 2-in-one a couple of years ago (It was a Rollback to clear the stock. I got 2... one for myself, and one to give as a gift... Works great for a "walkabout" device (or for a student)...
    Walmart is a good source for budget computin, ifyou can catch the rollbacks/clearances...

  • @Terrilynn
    @Terrilynn 5 лет назад

    When I first purchased mine, it was good. Now, 2 years later, it sucks. Ever time I unplug it, the chrome book shuts down. Then I have to plug it up and keep opening and shutting it until it loads

  • @JamesSmith-sw3nk
    @JamesSmith-sw3nk 7 лет назад

    Try streaming RUclips through VLC player, I bet 720 60fps will be a lot smoother, might make 1080p watchable. You can also watch a dvd through an external dvd player with VLC (usb dvd player burners don't need a separate powers source)

  • @TeePeeB
    @TeePeeB 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Jordan. Can karaoke MOV files be played from an SD card? Thank you - Tom

  • @SpryCheetah6
    @SpryCheetah6 6 лет назад

    I let my brother use my old macbook pro for college and I took his old hp stream 11" version. I wiped the windows 8 on it to free up some space and threw my favorite linux distro on it and its been a great little companion to take with me. I also carry a 1st generation ipad pro 12.9" that I got from my Dad.

  • @marlenecesarotti8468
    @marlenecesarotti8468 4 года назад +1

    great explanation for this EPIK I am considering getting it...I needed a computer & my sister said try DELL I have mine 2 yrs & it works fine.....ordered DELL 17 in. didnt work from Day 1 extremely slow screen went black alot cursor was all over the place next day called csr service returns was told they would p/up & send new replacement if that didnt work would take back & return money after waiting about 12 days called DELL was told on its way asked for tracking # he said sorry not even built waiting for a part I asked about warranty was told 1st day started when it was ordered....I said 30 days will be up about 10 days & its not even made yet if the replacement is bad I cant return it he said thats the policy he said you can get money back now if you want of course I did & got ACER 14 in. chromebook at Walmarts called Acer help was hung up on but chromebook worked great for 11 months & died just threw away on the hunt for a chromebook after your review will try EPIK can return easy if doesnt work///THANKS for the help!!!

  • @Why_So_Serious_279
    @Why_So_Serious_279 5 лет назад

    I just learned from a previous video that all Chromebooks will not boot up right out of the box. You have to plug them into their power adapters for several seconds before it will boot. It's supposedly a safety feature to keep them from damaging themselves in shipment, etc.

  • @voiceoftreason1760
    @voiceoftreason1760 7 лет назад +35

    Not bad at all i would say for 100 bucks. I really suspected it would have 2GB of memory. can you put linux on this and maybe make a review of that?

    • @Darkest_matter
      @Darkest_matter 6 лет назад

      Digital Insan1ty chrome OS is Linux so theoretically you can run Linux apps on it.

    • @potatogamer-vj6bt
      @potatogamer-vj6bt 6 лет назад +4

      Ibraheem Productions it’s based of the Linux kernel. It’s not Linux it self. You also can’t run any programs that aren’t on the chrome web store.

    • @TheGreendoggamer
      @TheGreendoggamer 6 лет назад +1

      Well You can now and i think its based on suse or gentoo

    • @TheExon29
      @TheExon29 6 лет назад

      I know you can use Termux to use the terminal though.

  • @aljensen9548
    @aljensen9548 6 лет назад

    For those looking to get a Chromebook, I'd recommend the Acer Chromebook R 11. It's around $250 if you get it on sale, so about twice the price, but you get a nice touchscreen, decent speakers, etc. And it's still under $300.

  • @Naqilix
    @Naqilix 5 лет назад +1

    Just to say now is that chromebooks arent for gaming i bought a £400 chromebook and the fps was around 30-40 frames per second which isnt good for gaming just to keep that in mind who wanted it for gaming

  • @BruhHowDidIGetHere
    @BruhHowDidIGetHere 7 лет назад

    I'm using a grandpa (Acer C720) and it's unusable at times. Lag, freezing, with only 2-4 tabs open. I'm in a major need of an upgrade to either another Chromebook or back to a Windows :/

  • @deeeeeds
    @deeeeeds 7 лет назад

    Great video! Regarding the power plug, it's recommended (maybe required) that all new outlets include the ground (the "third" pin) at the top. This is to prevent something like a coin or other metallic object from resting on top the other two leads and shorting the connection in the instance that a plug is loose and the cable hangs out slightly.

  • @ginpok6640
    @ginpok6640 7 лет назад

    I love my Acer Chromebook cb3-111 and watching you with it right now. Been my go to computer for almost 2 years now. It auto updates as you mention and auto antivirus keeps mine running as fast as when I bought it. (unlike most Win or Apple OS). All the rest of my family now has one and I never hear complaints or problems...

  • @sarowie
    @sarowie 6 лет назад

    having to plug in the power adapter before the first usage is a safety feature.
    The device is shipped in a shipping mode in which it is unable to be turned on by any accident.

  • @SSteelification
    @SSteelification 7 лет назад

    I rather like my chromebook, its only really used for when I don't want to use Clip Studio Paint photoshop etc for drawing and it works rather well. Its a dell chromebook 13 and i got it fairly cheap too.

  • @sheepdog4656
    @sheepdog4656 6 лет назад

    I wish computer manufacturers would get rid of the barrel style power brick. It tends to cause the pin to become bent, broken, etc. if you work with your device plugged in and accidentally ...I'm sure you know what I mean.

  • @r4microds
    @r4microds 7 лет назад +1

    Considering baytrail tablets running win8.1/android (upgradeable to win10) are sub $100 but feature x86 processors instead of arm giving support for windows & various flavours of linux, i feel it's a better choice in comparison to a chromebook simply because of compatibility and legacy support for applications.
    In 2014 i purchased one online for $110 CAD (similar devices costing $80 USD with the cheapest at $60 from microcenter if you live in the states). Been using it to watch video's in bed on firefox which actually gives me the option to use adblock unlike my phone or any chromebook. That alone justified the price. It's also solid for UWP applications and lightweight x86 such as the MS office suite.
    It's still got:
    - HDMI
    - Micro USB (came with an OTG cable for fullsize USB 2.0)
    - Bluetooth 4.0
    - 3.1mm audio jack
    - 6hour battery
    Where it's lacking:
    - Screen is only 1280x800 but is surprisingly IPS and not TN (i know, insane for the price right? I'd take a slightly lower res with better colours as long as it's above 720p for general modern webpage compatibility)
    - 16GB flash emc storage while windows 8.1 eats 50% of it (some have 32GB+)
    - 1-4GB ram (depending on model. 1GB ram is enough for win8.1 and a couple tabs. literally just 2, otherwise serious slowdown)
    - Limited by 32bit windows (64bit only apps wont work. Still better than just ARM)

  • @omegaman9434
    @omegaman9434 6 лет назад

    I have an Acer Chromebook 14 and the track pad sometimes doesn't work even thought it is only a little over a year old.(I only use it because I have to use it for school.)

  • @davidvences26
    @davidvences26 7 лет назад

    I have an Acer R11 and love it. It has the play store beta and Most things run great. I use a Remote Desktop for any thing I can't do on it. Got it for $150

  • @DanWebster
    @DanWebster 6 лет назад

    I got a Chrome book for $80 from ebay thats pretty nice, when power goes out or bad weather it still rocks. As long as my att is on (which works when the power goes out) it picks up everything you ever wanted to see or do online. Lose internet and it is pretty much like a fish on dry land. I like it tho.

  • @over00lordunknown12
    @over00lordunknown12 7 лет назад

    9:31 You can also use some new ones! Like swipe gestures: You can use the track pad with two fingers to swipe up, down, left, and right to move the current window's scroll in the respective direction. You can also use three fingers left and three fingers right to change the tab one left and one right respectively, and you can also tap with two (or is it three?) on a tab to make it close without having to go to the X button. 8:31PM 9/1/2017

  • @Octal_Covers
    @Octal_Covers 6 лет назад

    on version 66 all divices support google play. (if they have an arm or intel processor)

  • @rytisliaucys3444
    @rytisliaucys3444 4 года назад

    Chromebooks wont power on until you plug them in for the first time by default. Its some sort of safety feature - the battery is initially disconnected until the charger is plugged in to avoid shipping fire hazards

  • @richoros1
    @richoros1 5 лет назад

    I've read that Chromebooks require the device to be plugged in to enable the battery out of the box. Not sure how that works, but that is the word on the street. Thanks for making the video.

  • @experimental0000
    @experimental0000 7 лет назад

    My C300 Chromebook doesn't like 1080p both on the built-in display, or via HDMI. 720p is just fine. Been fairly happy with it thus far. Dev mode with Crouton is a nice bonus for an inexpensive and slim Linux machine.

  • @eduardoavila646
    @eduardoavila646 6 лет назад

    Well... I got a 2nd gen lenovo g470 for about $70 (converting brl to usd), it has a i5 2450m @2.6-3.1ghz and 8gb of ddr3 ram.
    I only had to change the hdd to a 1tb one i had and bam, i have a perfecr working and somwhat light gamging machine. It runs any program or app that linux and windows can (unlike chromebook), and it lasts with its original battery around 2-3 hours of light use (media consumption and web browsing), so a new battery or a extended one should step up quite a bit that battery time.
    So its a good thing to search online, also for used laptops that may as well fit that budget, but be able to do more

  • @j-s-m
    @j-s-m 6 лет назад

    it does work well for the basics, i'm a console modder and sadly it does run any ware the requires special access too. But it is Great for school and work.

  • @azurqe4733
    @azurqe4733 3 года назад +1

    The real question is can you install Microsoft Edge?

  • @vondahartsock-oneil3343
    @vondahartsock-oneil3343 6 лет назад

    I have 2 chromebooks. Yes it was diff. and took awhile to learn the OS system after using windows since it's inception. One chromebook is one of the first they came out with. FUNCTIONS FINE and is on 24/7 streaming content to my smart tv. MY other Chromebook is also connected to a TV, which I'm using right now. It is also on 24/7. I have never had a problem. ONCE it wouldn't boot up, but I removed the back cover and was merely a loose part, that I immediately reseated, put the cover back on and booted up no problemo. There's nothing I can't do with a Chromebook. It doesn't have a cd/dvd drive, but these days you can use external ones as well as flash drives. I have a laptop tho JIC lol. LOVE CHROMEBOOKS!
    BTW...both of mine are a good 7-8 yrs old and refurbished. I got them "free" because my desktop was a lemon and this was how it was replaced. 2 Chromebooks, and 2 diff. size NEW tablets. BEST DEAL I EVER HAD!

  • @proximitea
    @proximitea 6 лет назад +1

    With Chromebooks you usually only have to push the power key once to turn it on.

  • @oregonrailphotography5687
    @oregonrailphotography5687 7 лет назад +15

    I want a chrome book for my birthday for school and RUclips and Netflix, so would you say this would be a good one for me?

    • @nadiakhokhar5624
      @nadiakhokhar5624 6 лет назад +3

      Trains For Life • Walmart selling a 200$ Samsung one for 119$ for Black Friday , check their website

    • @njisquad777
      @njisquad777 6 лет назад +2

      Trains For Life • yesss

    • @siyaciaraamandaperez
      @siyaciaraamandaperez 6 лет назад +2

      Trains For Life • I have a hp chromebook for $260 and 3years warranty I’m tryin sellin it I brought it on nov 27 2017 I just use it for 3days I’m usin my iPad if u want it let me know msg me okay I’m tryin to sell it 😬😬😬😑😐 I brought it on cyber day but the laptop was $170 but the 3years is $260 I have the ticket

    • @NotIlja
      @NotIlja 6 лет назад

      Nope...

    • @lisadonnelly5416
      @lisadonnelly5416 6 лет назад

      Of course he has an epik from Walmart you should get the chromebook from best buy on the Google app

  • @sissy99098
    @sissy99098 6 лет назад

    hp chrome book is fair it faster but still some fall backs on it like cookies it won't deleted them oh it won't stay charged for a fall 8 hours its around 7 or 6 1/2 hours

  • @aTron0018
    @aTron0018 7 лет назад +5

    I just purchased this Chromebook myself. I found it at jet.com with a 15% coupon that made it $97 after tax. I was actually going to make a video of this, too, but I don't have great video editing software right now.
    It works well for me, but I've been through 2 of these Chromebooks and both have had track pad issues. The curser jumps around sporadically at time and I can't tap click. I resolved it by using a Bluetooth mouse. Since I'm using this primarily for writing papers it serves it's purpose well. I'll probably get a proper one later maybe next year. have you had any issues with the tracks?

    • @hana-um6do
      @hana-um6do 6 лет назад

      Anthony Ramos I also have an issue with the trackpad, yesterday I went out and bought a chromebook asus c202 and as soon as I opened it the track pad won't work. It doesn't respond to my finger and no mouse appears on screen. Unfortunately I have to return it now.

    • @sheao
      @sheao 6 лет назад

      Anthony Ramos try using davinci resolve

  • @Kevin26665
    @Kevin26665 6 лет назад

    I have a chromebook that is EXACTLY like that. Only differences is ram, storage, logo and manual. Every single other thing is EXACT under the brand Hisense. Even the box is exactly the same

    • @Kevin26665
      @Kevin26665 6 лет назад

      And I got it for $100 refurbished. Google store lists it for $150

    • @ashleyballbrewer31
      @ashleyballbrewer31 6 лет назад

      Greenwolf24 the

  • @simonb.979
    @simonb.979 7 лет назад +7

    Just wanted to throw this out there, when you can't playback 1080@60 without lag, i recommend trying out h264ify extension. Works for my Toshiba Chromebook 2.

    • @muffinman6635
      @muffinman6635 7 лет назад +1

      Simon Bachhuber how does the extension help?

    • @simonb.979
      @simonb.979 7 лет назад +1

      idk how it works in detail .. i think it forces youtube to playback in h264 codec but im not sure about that. Anyway it just works regardless.

  • @Emporkommling
    @Emporkommling 7 лет назад +1

    I remember when you got the CR-48 ... I think that was the first This Week in Linux video I ever watched :)

  • @spiceyfrenchtoast9421
    @spiceyfrenchtoast9421 6 лет назад

    I had a Asus c300ma chromebook and I loved it. Excellent battery life (10+ full usage hours) and vzn 4g LTE.

  • @stevequantie8064
    @stevequantie8064 6 лет назад

    What I have a more difficult time understanding is why. I used a old core 2 duo laptop with a good battery and installed Ubuntu Mint. It is fast, has apps and does so much more since I have a real hard drive and have done real work using it. It helps knowing Linux too I admit but it's just hard for me to get into a cheap laptop like this one.
    Specifically, it's an older Dell XPS I converted and to buy one used would be less than $100 and new battery is cheap too. Not only that, I have a dual boot setup with W7 so it's flexible.

  • @stefan0325
    @stefan0325 7 лет назад

    doesn't seem like such a good deal. At least compared to Europe. I bought a Lenovo N22 Chromebook last year for 99 pounds sterling (125 Dollars) including taxes. I got a brand name Chromebook with the Android app support for basically the same price about 9 months ago. While mine only has 2 GB RAM, it does actually have an intel processor.

  • @alexproductions5424
    @alexproductions5424 6 лет назад +2

    whats the FPS on video games ? oh and make a gaming video of you gaming on it i wanna see the FPS if its laggy or not

    • @regu6681
      @regu6681 6 лет назад +1

      Alex Productions unless you're playing mobile games it's gonna be like a sideshow dude. Don't even bother.

  • @vertedintro
    @vertedintro 7 лет назад

    I'm amazed that this has 802.11ac with 2x2 MIMO for such a low price point.

  • @The_Laser_Channel
    @The_Laser_Channel 7 лет назад +3

    i am a total noob when it comes to Chromebooks...never used one at all, never had much interest in one.....but when you mentioned the Android app support, that kind of got my attention. I take it only certain Chromebooks support Android apps? Or is there any updates that need to be done to allow for that? For $129 (price it is now), this doesn't seem to be that bad of a system to take on a trip. It would only be used for internet use and even if I'm not near wifi, I can tether my phone data...

    • @GedNEUK
      @GedNEUK 7 лет назад

      DvdXploitr I bought one purely because of the android apps / Google play addition. Altho I have an Acer R13, all the "recent" chromebooks seem to have it in the beta channel (you just switch in the chromebook settings to beta update) The Acer R11 is kinda budget and is compatible too. Love mine. Give a Chromebook a try - they ain't PCs but great for browsing, videos, music and android apps (some can be buggy though)

    • @cedrickbrooks7113
      @cedrickbrooks7113 6 лет назад

      I would suggest getting a touchscreen chromebook, because it is a lot better in using tablet mode and computer mode so you can play more apps with android.

  • @tuxfever537
    @tuxfever537 6 лет назад

    I am really interested in how many people know that this os is based on gentoo linux, but with binary packages. So please consider installing an actual GNU/Linux Distribution on it for more functionality.

  • @danbodily499
    @danbodily499 5 лет назад

    The Plug was not upside down the ground on the top is code now. It should not look like a face

  • @guiniepigs_worldshellyandp8949
    @guiniepigs_worldshellyandp8949 4 года назад

    I have this laptop bought it for high school in 2017 and I'm using it now 2019 going on 2020 for college this laptop still works and get updates and I bought mines for 109.00 also in amazon and I do not have any regrets in fact I was looking for a newer version today cause I wanted a bigger one but I cant find it.

  • @pokemaster2129
    @pokemaster2129 6 лет назад +8

    Technically you could say boots in seconds and It could take 10 minutes because *Seconds* is a term that can be used with minutes or hours also

    • @maj429
      @maj429 6 лет назад +3

      pokemaster 21 you will make a good lawyer someday

    • @anthonydefr
      @anthonydefr 6 лет назад

      pokemaster 21 oh he'll ya. A lite ver.

    • @dawsonramdass1145
      @dawsonramdass1145 6 лет назад

      But it does take seconds actually. I am using a Chromebook right now. on Chrome OS it booted in about 5-10 seconds. I modded mine and installed windows 10 on it and it still boots in about 20 seconds.

    • @mariomason95
      @mariomason95 6 лет назад

      Lol so true

  • @kbhasi
    @kbhasi 6 лет назад

    1:59 That's just like on the laptop I'm using right now...
    2:51 I think it make sense that it's made by a "learning" company, who are probably the ones supplying Chrome OS devices to those schools, who would most likely be using it in conjunction with G Suite and Google Classroom.

  • @yakadoodledongywongy8718
    @yakadoodledongywongy8718 5 лет назад

    This video was why I originally bought a Chromebook. Glad I found this again. Subscribed. I'm not into gaming and just needed something light to travel with. A web browser and watch some RUclips. Suited my needs. Alas I didn't buy this one lol.

  • @sandytrunks
    @sandytrunks 5 лет назад +1

    You never gave an opinion about the trackpad. :(

  • @ascendedweeb328
    @ascendedweeb328 6 лет назад

    My middle school uses chromebooks with intel core i4 and i5 if im correct then at the highschool they use i6 and or i7,and you can also bring yours in each classroom has around 30 from 3rd great to 12 grade

  • @ukeyaoitrash2618
    @ukeyaoitrash2618 7 лет назад

    Weird on the video playback, rk3288 has perfect hardware decoding support for 4k video. An dir does not lag on my 110 dollar gpd q9 gaming tablet

  • @chrishalle1982
    @chrishalle1982 5 лет назад

    Chromebooks are bjocked to turn on until you plug in the power adapter for the first time. Must be for some security reasons.

  • @ebonyschannel3279
    @ebonyschannel3279 6 лет назад

    Does it feel light? I’m looking for a computer that’s cheap but could hold my work. I do Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint at work
    I need a computer so I could work at home then use the flash drive for work.
    That computer looks great

  • @nevertoocoldforicecream3381
    @nevertoocoldforicecream3381 6 лет назад

    but can it run galliumOS or lubuntu? If it can run Mate, then it would defiantly be worth it, but if it can run GalliumOS then I would still buy it.

  • @damonstacey1
    @damonstacey1 5 лет назад +2

    you can do all this on a phone ?

    • @jonathangonzalez7746
      @jonathangonzalez7746 5 лет назад

      The desktop versions of google docs and chrome are wayyy better than their mobile counterparts

  • @MrJamesstott
    @MrJamesstott 3 года назад

    On chromebooks for the first book they have to be connected to the mains in order to activate them and turn them on

  • @maikbode9791
    @maikbode9791 7 лет назад

    I bought myself a Chromebook and I returned it about three weeks later. I know, for a price of 180 € we can't expect much, but its performance was too poor (it crashed on multiple occasions while I was just working on some pdfs and google docs - so 3-4 tabs opened). This problem was consistent even with regularly cleaning the cache and enabling the swap option for 2gb more Ram. So, for me, it was not worth its money, because of the consistent crashes - very annoying while you try to make annotations during lectures.
    On the other hand I got hooked to the multi-touchpad and the high endurance of the Chromebook. That's why I decided to expand the budget "a bit" and get me something more expensive. ^^

  • @levisutton5403
    @levisutton5403 4 года назад

    the battery connects inside when you plug it in it wont work b4 that

  • @MrMorton
    @MrMorton 7 лет назад

    all Chromebooks have to be plugged in to power first time powering on. Avoids powering on during storage or transit

  • @gerholdtmail
    @gerholdtmail 4 года назад

    Need to do a factory reset on mine. I've watched other videos online but none of them work on this laptop.. Any Advice??

  • @chrinamint
    @chrinamint 6 лет назад

    I loved my Chromebook at first...and I still do for the most part, but it seems to always have some weird trackpad issues. It really drives me crazy. I am constantly looking for fixes or youtube videos on Chromebook trackpad issues because every time it seems to be fixed, it starts doing it again. Other than that, I enjoy my Chromebook. I have the 14" white HP version.

    • @osm4834
      @osm4834 Год назад

      same lol i had a slim asus chromebook and the trackpad just died one day. it doesnt go down, its permanently clicked down, but you can still tap to use it, moving it around just moves it in random directions

  • @ceesparxxx
    @ceesparxxx 7 лет назад +5

    Maintaining an online buisness like email marketing?? Since it's all done online, I assume this would work :)

  • @ctwilli0950
    @ctwilli0950 4 года назад

    Always charge your device first. Never try to power it on right off the bat inless told you can do so. It can really mess with the charge controller and the batterys internal chemistry. I'm assuming the reason it did not let you turn it on at first was because you had not pluged it in first. Using it while it is plugged in is fine, but tgen unplugging it really made me cringe because lithium ion batterys just are not designed that way right out of the factory.

  • @digitalbots
    @digitalbots 7 лет назад

    I own a i7 asus laptop with Linux and windows on it. And a Asus chromebook and I find if I am not doing any heavy processing I almost always use my chromebook.

  • @LenHarms
    @LenHarms 7 лет назад

    Your son is pretty young so this might work great for him but for older children who need chromebooks, i'd suggest getting one that supports android apps and has a touch screen.

  • @MZain1
    @MZain1 7 лет назад

    make a video on whats your camera equipment and how do you film your whole stuff

    • @JordanKeyes
      @JordanKeyes  7 лет назад

      I've done a few recently. :)
      ruclips.net/video/drMTxOn_rQI/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/SANjwGIZObs/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/JX8VIni6-Yw/видео.html

  • @articrevised6182
    @articrevised6182 7 лет назад

    i modded my chromebook and installed windows 10 and installed a 256gb ssd cant remember what it was actually called. but i did it for pretty cheep also broke the screen once and replaced the screen by myself pretty easly. it can play some games pretty decently like minecraft and skyrim and its pretty fast and has all drivers that are needed. dont ask me how to do it. its pretty easy just google it

  • @ColinBloodworth
    @ColinBloodworth 7 лет назад +4

    Fantastic review, Jordan. I've been looking for a new chromebook. I'm probably going with something a tad faster, though.

    • @reytempo
      @reytempo 7 лет назад

      Colin Bloodworth try the Asus 302 or the Samsung Chromebook plus or pro

    • @apodexse
      @apodexse 7 лет назад

      Reinaldo Cruz Sierra the Samsung Chromebook Pro is awesome, I have watched many videos about it, it is so worth $519 i am just about to get it!!!! (within 3 months) so maybe not just about to but I am as soon as I have the money.

    • @apodexse
      @apodexse 7 лет назад

      the Asus Chromebook flip c302 is good too, or the regular ASUS Chromebook c302

  • @MrJonezy020
    @MrJonezy020 6 лет назад +3

    This chromebook is $360 on walmart now!!!

  • @pssst3
    @pssst3 7 лет назад

    Actually, having the ground pin at the top of an electrical receptacle is standard for most of the world,. The two largest US manufacturers of them show the ground pin up in their illustrations and physically label the molded bodies to be read with them in that orientation.
    The "frowny face" orientation seems to have been popularized by one of the electrical trade schools run by a local union, whose president was coincidentally the head of the large municipal electrical regulatory body.
    "Frowny face " mounting is contrary to good practice since it conceals the fact that an ungrounded appliance is connected and it is responsible for the grounding pins of molded cord being damaged during careless removal. This was of such concern to the JCAHC (Hospital Accreditation ) that a special category of receptacles and plugs was created for hospital use with explicit directions on their installation.

  • @konczk
    @konczk 7 лет назад

    If you are on a super tight budget, a chromebook may make sense, but for my taste there still are too many limitations. Not having a full desktop office suite and proper skype is a deal breaker for me. Also, you can't currently install anything on a cheap chromebook like this, apart from browser extensions, which are pretty useless. From my own experience, chromebooks are cheap for a reason, I've had three that threw in the towel in less than 2 years and ended up on the local rubbish heap. I'd say a 200 dollar windows laptop is still a much better buy, simply because of the software. Often the hardware is the same anyways as with the HP stream and chromebook series.

  • @RichardServello
    @RichardServello 6 лет назад

    Same thing happened with my Pixelbook. I couldn't launch it the first time until I plugged it in....even tho it had like 80%

  • @spacecadet28
    @spacecadet28 6 лет назад

    Really liked my chromebook, lasted 3 years and the security chip busted out. Should have disabled security maybe (developer mode or linux install?).

  • @cesarortiz7568
    @cesarortiz7568 7 лет назад +9

    This is a rebranded Hisense Chromebook

    • @ctsfiddler
      @ctsfiddler 6 лет назад

      I have the HIsense and it''s been great for the two or so years i have it.