Chromebook - Out of Stock?

gmxdude

Hi All,

I am looking for a SAMSUNG Series 3 WiFi Chromebook in stock but can't find any or is it just me?

Also, I realise the main purpose of these are for browsing. Are you able to buy stuff off the net with these and does it handle stored passwords like windows?

Thanks.

macman

Why would you not be able to buy 'stuff off the net' with one? All the apps are web based: the machine is essentially a big web browser.
The only point about Chromebooks is that do to anything meaningful with it you need a permanent internet connection.
Since there's no 3G option, that may or may not be a limitation for you.

colin79666

For a little more you can get a proper laptop:
http://www.ebuyer.com/398053-acer-aspire-v5-thin-and-light-nx-m2cek-003

vikingaero

macman wrote: »

Since there's no 3G option, that may or may not be a limitation for you.

Chromebooks have been available with 3G for over a year.

railbuff

Google is a good friend

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-3-wifi-chromebook-silver-19273050-pdt.html £229.00 Order now. Availability: 27/01/2013

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Chromebook-Wifi-Latest-Model/dp/B009RF0AQ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358634128&sr=8-1
2 new from £360.00

gmxdude

Have already checked these with Amazon overpriced and PC world not in stock. Thanks anyway.

railbuff

gmxdude wrote: »

Have already checked these with Amazon overpriced and PC world not in stock. Thanks anyway.

is it that urgent to get one now as only a week to wait for PC to have them in stock.

bear in mind if you find any only you will have to wait nearly a week for delivery.
amazon are the newer Chromebook5, so will be dearer

patman99

These are quite popular as they are easy to crack & install a proper O/S on to give you a dual-boot system. That and the fact that CurrysPCWorld recently discounted them heavily due to lack of sales.

railbuff

http://www.shopandshipextra.com/store/laptops/samsung-series-3-wifi-chromebook-silver-silver-19200987361784/ £229

23n1th

macman wrote: »

Why would you not be able to buy 'stuff off the net' with one? All the apps are web based: the machine is essentially a big web browser.
The only point about Chromebooks is that do to anything meaningful with it you need a permanent internet connection.
Since there's no 3G option, that may or may not be a limitation for you.

You could always dual boot linux to do "meaningful stuff".

railbuff

http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/chrome/devices/chromebooks.html#ss-cb from £199