Chromebook Comparisons

The cluster revolves around commenters comparing a featured product or device to Chromebooks, often suggesting Chromebooks as cheaper, faster, or more suitable alternatives.

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Sample Comments

hexagonsun Feb 26, 2014 View on HN

this looks fantastic! i've been wanting a reason to pick up a cheap chromebook.

Qerub Sep 24, 2013 View on HN

He is talking about the Chromebook Pixel. :)

dfa0 Apr 19, 2014 View on HN

Wow, this costs more than a Chromebook!

adhesive_wombat Feb 28, 2022 View on HN

Sounds a bit like a Chromebook to me.

matzipan Mar 28, 2016 View on HN

It's called a Chromebook :P But I do get what you mean

zobzu Oct 8, 2013 View on HN

I'd suppose you have the $1000+ chromebook, not the sub $300 ;-)

mrsoap23 Nov 26, 2012 View on HN

but isn't this what a chromebook does?

rootme Feb 1, 2017 View on HN

X1 Carbon Generation 4, 1 Tb m.2. NAND SSD, 16 GB of ram. using virtual chrome os like a Chromebook, VERY FAST. I can't find a better Chromebook under 5k.

nonfamous Nov 21, 2019 View on HN

Chromebooks would like to have a word with you.

copperx Aug 16, 2022 View on HN

Cheaper than a Chromebook! It looks like I'll have to buy one.