Thread: Should I buy a tablet?
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2015-04-08 , 16:30
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Originally Posted by sulu View Post
What community is that? Is there a Chromebook community? Or are you talking about some sort of Linux community?
The community is a bit disperse. There are various threads on Google+, Reddit, an Arch Linux wiki and a dedicated thread on the Ubuntu forums for booting Linux on Toshiba Chromebook 2 using the "Chrubuntu" method.

Originally Posted by sulu View Post
No way with a FHD display.
If you drop that I'd say look for an Acer Aspire E3, ES1 or V3.
If you need the FHD display, increase the display size to 14", drop the passive cooling and go for a Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2.
6 hour battery life? 600USD? Ouch! That's a shame, suddenly I've lost interest in regular laptops once more.

The Chromebook market is just starting to heat up. The recently announced Asus Chromebook Flip which can be converted to a variety of form factors including tablet, looks quite appealing at only 250USD. I'm not too sure about the CPU/GPU combo through as I'd rather have x86 with Intel graphics. If you're after something high-end and have a bit of money in your pocket then the 2015 edition of the Chromebook Pixel is just gorgeous with its 2560x1700 display.
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