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    Should I Pick Up This Pixel For $700?

    Discussion in 'Chrome OS and Software' started by Shakenbake158, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. Shakenbake158

    Shakenbake158 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I have a buddy at work that has a Chromebook Pixel he is trying to get rid of, and he said he could sell it to me for $700.

    It's in like new condition, and I am very tempted.

    However, I could pick up a 2011 or 2012 Macbook Air for that price too, as I am searching for something thin and light to carry around campus with me.

    I already have a desktop, so it's not like this would be my main computer. I am just tempted to try the chromebook. I have also never had a chromebook before.
     
    Shakenbake158, Aug 20, 2013
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  2. gdansk

    gdansk Notebook Deity

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    Are you familiar with linux? if so, it'll probably be a good option as you can simply install linux alongside Chrome OS. Otherwise, probably the MBA.
     
    gdansk, Aug 24, 2013
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  3. jynbr

    jynbr Notebook Guru

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    I honestly think the Pixel is a useless laptop and utterly hindered by the OS. You could get a PC for cheaper and just as functional as the Pixel.
     
    jynbr, Nov 10, 2013
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  4. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Grab it and see if you can toss in a larger Msata in it :)
     
    Jobine, Dec 12, 2013
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