News - Google Chromebooks being sold in Tesco and Walmart

[HEXUS]

Mountain View keeps up efforts to flog these nouveau netbooks.

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[TheAnimus]

I just don't get chrome os.... At all.

It's more limited than a tablet. I mean do google not see the demand for native apps on Andriod and realise that it always can provide a better experiance than web only?

[Brewster0101]

I just don't get chrome os.... At all.

It's more limited than a tablet. I mean do google not see the demand for native apps on Andriod and realise that it always can provide a better experiance than web only?

Except to can type on a chromebook as you can on a real keyboard at a fraction of the price for a Windows based laptop.

I see the appeal, but the lack of Skype is what has kept me away.

[TheAnimus]

But you can do that on a Tablet that has a keyboard? Like the transformer or Dells windows RT offering. Both would give better battery life too (ARM beats crummy celeron!).

[DDY]

I don't get Chromebooks either.

CBs can be more expensive than a tablet plus keyboard, they're priced the same as Windows netbooks and are only £30 cheaper than entry level Windows notebooks.

I can't think of any reason why anyone would want a CB, they're not cheap and there isn't anything redeeming about them.

[pp05]

They are basic and suitable for those already invested in Google apps or those who do nothing but surf the net.

Skype doesn't work if that is very important, ebuddy/IMO cover IM pretty well.

Where they come up short is hardware and priced too high.

[wasabi]

If I didn't already have a netbook I'd be tempted. Only really use the netbook for Google Chrome stuff and watching a few movies. Everything else is what my desktop PC or phone is for.