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Ask HN: Which Chromebook to buy for parents?

by sigmaml on 8/16/17, 3:15 PM with 6 comments

I am trying to buy a Chromebook for my parents. Usage mostly consists of search, GMail, Docs, printing documents, etc. Screen size should be at least 14". Thanks.

  • by mattbgates on 8/17/17, 12:13 PM

    Originally my mom had the 11" but it was way too small for her eyes and has since upgraded to the HP 14" which is far better. While I encouraged her to get it to reduce her risk of spam and viruses.. she still manages to get a "toolbar virus" or "extension virus" every once in a while.

    I believe she had her Chromebook for 4 or 5 years before it just died... and she ended up buying another one. Can't really complain.. 4-5 years for a laptop that is used everyday is pretty good. I tend tog o through 1 every 2-3 years. But love it for its speed.

  • by simantel on 8/16/17, 6:00 PM

    I always truest The Wirecutter for these kinds of things. They recommend [0] the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5G5PG2

    [0] http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-chromebook/

  • by pravula on 8/16/17, 5:23 PM

    Acer's chromebooks are excellent. Choose IPS.

    https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/models/laptops/acerchr...

  • by paulcole on 8/16/17, 10:20 PM

    Any particular reason you've ruled out an iPad Pro?