Should I Buy a Chromebook or Windows Laptop?

Trying to decide between a cheap Windows laptop and a Chromebook can be difficult. With this video I hope to help answer the question 'should I buy a Chromebook or a Windows Laptop'.

☀ Video Index
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - What do you want from your computer?
01:12 - ChromeOS Misconceptions
01:58 - Windows Misconceptions
03:20 - ChromeOS Pros and Cons
04:36 - Windows Pros and Cons
05:47 - Price vs Value
06:24 - Summary

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[confusedungabunga]

I've bad habit of watching videos on things after buying them

[SteakCutFries]

this should have way more views. this was the most fairly presented, streamlined, but still comprehensive set of useful information I've seen so far. THANK YOU. I swear the IT guys at work are my favorite people to talk to, they're the only ones who told me to look out for Windows 10-S bcuz they knew it would annoy me, but they don't have time to go through a 20min explaination, so again thank you ...
Speaking of, why are they coming out with so many machines now that only function in 10 S mode. If I'm buying Windows, it's because i want the options that I want -otherwise, I'd buy a Chromebook. I just don't get it.

[nncdrmr]

Just bought a Chromebook. Should have watched these sooner!

[mrvn]

Man, I just bought an chromebook. I agree with everything.

[deveshchauhan]

The only app I use on my windows device is Chrome browser, snipping tool and calculator. I use close to 40 apps on my android phone. I think I'll buy a Chrombook now

[dickdowdell]

I'm a professional software developer (40 year at it). I develop applications for Windows, Mac, and Linux. For the last 2 years, my primary workstation is a mid-range Chromebook. I use Chrome Remote Desktop and the Secure Shell App to access all the different computers I work with. I do most of my development running a Linux copy of Eclipse. Once Linux apps could be run on Chrome's, I gave my my Windows laptop to my wife. One caveat, I am not a gamer and use Linux GIMP instead of Photoshop. I use Google's suite of office applications, not MS Office.

[wenzi]

This is so straight to the point with really practical advice! thank you!

[IcoKirov]

also a note, that lower end laptops are relatively fine to be used with linux instead of windows. so if a user is ok with using linux, considering there are a lot of user friendly versions, and the apps are getting better and better, then low end hardware laptop could also be a better option compared to chromebook, if the user needs versatility for the apps they need to use.

[fraac]

i love an 11.6" chromebook as a £200 travel computer. especially once you've got the hang of the gestures and tricks. my whole life, this is probably the first really decent cheap laptop

[Jawad_Alhakeem]

this is the first video I've seen from this channel and this guy is very experienced and he knows what he's talking about.

[not_brainiac]

I am a university student, and I have to say, having a cheap Chromebook and a more expensive windows laptop is a really great setup. I have a $220 Chromebook with an i3 9th gen processer for note-taking and Android apps. Then I have a $600 windows laptop that I use for everything else.

[amitkulkarni]

One point you missed is that even though windows 10 doesn't run well on lower spec harder, it's much easier to dual boot windows-based laptops with linux operating systems like Xubuntu and Linux Mint which are much lighter in nature and can run linux apps much faster than chrome os.

[maellechelard]

I'm french and I love watch english video to improve my english. And I understand all you say so it's too pleasant

[ENelz]

I run a business off of Chromebooks. Everything we do is web and cloud based. We use Google Docs to write all of our reports. All of my partners have gone away from Windows and are now using Chromebooks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Windows, as I still have a Windows computer as my personal home computer. However, it made so much sense for us to use Chromebooks due to how we run the business.

[fipfip]

I find chromeos being a better option for less tech savvy people because it’s a relatively stress free and safe environment. It’s what I recommend for people wanting a laptop to web browse on. Windows is definitely less likely to get viruses or malware than it has been in the past but the likelihood is still significantly more than it is with a chromebook.

[lordkent]

I've noticed many common people just use a laptop for browsing, word documents, and just plain streaming. They often pay thousands for a Macbook just for that. Would say they're better off with a Chromebook if they're not using it for business, creative media, and gaming.

[Kori-nya-music]

Another comment I do want to point out. Most windows computers come with a designated charger for that laptop, an HDMI port sometimes, and multiple USB ports. Chromebooks are more accessible when it comes to charging, as new models usually have a usb type c on each side allowing you to charge very simply, and chrome itsself has a bunch of options when choosing, an HDMI port can also be present on a chromebook, and just so you know.

Chromebooks have a decent about of coverage for HDMI settings along with the ability to simply close the chromebook with an hdmi screen connected and still use the computer while the chromebook stays off, saving battery, and making portability more easy, being able to use your home setup for chromebook work, then be on the go. Windows computers are not really meant to work like that in the sense that you do need to mess with a few settings to achieve the same then you would with a chromebook which gives you the option to plug in and use your HDMI as your new screen instead while having the ability to close your chromebook.

[lindacastilla]

Thank you this was informative and direct an to the point not to much info but just enough to make the right choice based on what you want to do, love it

[johndonaldson]

Chromebooks are becoming much more functional. Low cost models can be quick enough for most applications. They don't run all programs and things like a decent photo editor have to be replaced by apps that re less functional. Chromebooks are a great option for school kids. But there is a learning curve if you're switching from a Windows system.

If you've never had a computer a Chromebox will likely satisfy. If you're switching from Windows you may struggle a bit more but I do believe you can make a Chromebook your primary computer in some situations.

[dh]

If you use a computer like your smartphone, but just like having a bigger screen at home, get a Chromebook. It's so rare that I fire up my Windows laptop, that when I do, it usually needs updating.