Chromebook for a child

Han86

Hi all
Looking for recommendations for a Chromebook for a 10 year old. They use them at school for scratch which I assume he would be able to do at home. 

Any suggestions on what he could use his Christmas money to buy? 

Thanks 

Neil_Jones

On a basic level a Chromebook is a Chromebook is a Chromebook.

They only really vary between screen sizes, whether they are convertible or not and the underlying hardware.

Scratch online just needs any relatively modern internet browser and an internet connection.

Han86

Neil_Jones said:

On a basic level a Chromebook is a Chromebook is a Chromebook.

They only really vary between screen sizes, whether they are convertible or not and the underlying hardware.

Scratch online just needs any relatively modern internet browser and an internet connection.

Thanks. As you might have noticed I have no clue on these things so wondered if there was anything in particular to look for and whether there was any top buys. If they are all much of a muchness then I will look at the lower priced options! 

Mark_d

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/product.aspx?id=A20JCEA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB

Syman

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

GDB2222

I’d make sure it has a FHD screen and is reasonably robust. If possible get accidental damage insurance cover! 

LightFlare

Han86 said:

Hi all
Looking for recommendations for a Chromebook for a 10 year old. They use them at school for scratch which I assume he would be able to do at home. 

Any suggestions on what he could use his Christmas money to buy? 

Thanks 

Unless he really enjoys scratch and has expressed a desire for such a device (would have made a good present) - most 10year olds probably wouldn’t want to spend their Xmas money on something for school

Maybe just me….

Han86

Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

Thanks, a friend also suggested this one, I wasn't too sure about the two parts to it but maybe that's an advantage 🤔

Han86

LightFlare said:

Han86 said:

Hi all
Looking for recommendations for a Chromebook for a 10 year old. They use them at school for scratch which I assume he would be able to do at home. 

Any suggestions on what he could use his Christmas money to buy? 

Thanks 

Unless he really enjoys scratch and has expressed a desire for such a device (would have made a good present) - most 10year olds probably wouldn’t want to spend their Xmas money on something for school

Maybe just me….

Yes it is him who has asked to buy a Chromebook!! We do have a laptop at home but he seems set on the idea of having his own chromebook. As in the original post I am not entirely sure what he wants it for, but as it's his money then I feel at the age of 10 he should be allowed to make choices of how he wants to spend it (both sets of grandparents give money rather than gifts to enable the children to buy a bigger item if they wish). 

I don't think he sees it as a school item 🤷

Grumpy_chap

Han86 said:

Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

Thanks, a friend also suggested this one, I wasn't too sure about the two parts to it but maybe that's an advantage 🤔

That device is £250 today and was the same at Black Friday. 

£400 in between.

I'm tempted myself.

Han86

Grumpy_chap said:

Han86 said:

Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=Syman said:

i use one of these for my day to day machine.

Also, on occasion use it for work when not in the office.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3065310?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=rlrttlqla&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:804-627-9544%7Ccid:20264799336%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2581995826474147034%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9190595&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20264799336&utm_term=3065310&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-627-9544&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59iw5MDudACmF8Y4KDFDRoYmLbLvMkf0HBSKOyF9-s8WIj14kLf8dChhoC4G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

it does the job

Thanks, a friend also suggested this one, I wasn't too sure about the two parts to it but maybe that's an advantage 🤔

That device is £250 today and was the same at Black Friday. 

£400 in between.

I'm tempted myself.

Thanks. Showed my son and he seems adamant he wants just one piece and doesn't like the idea of it being a tablet/detachable. 
Might have to go and look in an actual shop though before committing