HP Chromebook 11 FULL Review

This is the second part to my review of the Chromebook 11 from HP. To recap what the HP Chromebook 11 is let's check out the spec list again shall we.

• Screen Size; 11.6 inches
• Screen Resolution; 1366 x 768
• Max Screen Resolution; 1366 x 768
• Processor; 1.7 GHz Exynos 5000 Series
• RAM; 2 GB DDR3L SDRAM
• Hard Drive; 16 GB
• Wireless Type; 802.11bgn
• Number of USB 2.0 Ports; 2
• Average Battery (in hours); 6.25 hours
• Brand Name; HP
• Processor Brand: Samsung 
• Operating System: Chrome OS
• Weight: 2.7 pounds

If you want to check it out yourself click this link. HP Chromebook 11 (Snow White) 

I received my unit Friday night and have been using it for a number of different things such as watching HD shows on Netflix and streaming music on Pandora and Google Play Music. After all the stress testing I've put it through the device has stood up pretty well. Battery life has been great and the Operating System is  a bit of a change from Windows 7 but after a bit of usage it becomes easier to use. 

If you are a student or looking for a computer for productivity then I highly recommend getting a Chromebook. The 11.6 inch size is the perfect size to carry around and use and It's light enough to where carrying it for a long amount of time doesn't get tiring. I asked around to different people and found out what they thought about the idea of a Chromebook, the results where as follows.

When asked if they would rather use a windows computer for their basic web surfing needs or switch to a Chromebook at a cheaper in not equal price and most of the people responded with staying with their current computer because they don't want to take the time to learn a whole new operating system. 

While the other half of the people said that they would switch to Chrome OS just to try it. 

Is Netflix really Killing Cable TV?

Netflix VS Cable

     
        Is Netflix really killing cable? Well the CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings seems to think so. Hastings recently got himself some publicity when he openly predicted that by the year 2030 broadcast television would die. There's a reason why consumers are clamoring for unbundled channels. There's a sense of "bloat" that's hard to shake when flipping past channels you never watch. Verizon, Sony, and Dish are just a few companies hopping to capitalize when it does down.Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime Instant Video are a few of the great alternatives for cable and are in a great position to gobble up cable cutters. Adults and kids alike would much rather pay for a simple to use but also cheap video streaming service instead of a high cable bill.
        When It really comes down to it people in this day and age seem to focus more on the expense and mobility aspect rather than how usable the choice really is. So it didn't come as a surprise to hear that people 16+ are more focused on if they can watch their content while on the go. With the need for people to watch shows wherever they so choose to, the options to do so are forever growing. Who can blame people for switching to a streaming service like Hulu or Netflix? TV is pricey. The average cable TV bill, not including fees, promotions, or taxes, has increased by a whole 97%  over the past 14 years, according to the media research firm SNL Kagan, That bill could reach a whopping $200 per month by 2020, one study found. This could spell trouble for cable companies like Comcast and Charter down the line.
        Cable companies are like the gatekeepers to the internet, But if they wish to keep subscribers they will have to alter their billing to make up for the lose revenue. With the technology improving everyday I can't image what this kind of service will provide for us in the future. With Google's Chromecast and Apple's, Apple TV you can stream the YouTube app other Netflix app from your phone directly to your TV. You can't tell me that having something like that isn't neat!
        So do I think that Netflix and other video streaming services are killing cable? I say yes, you might think differently and I would love to hear why in the comments!

Article by Marc Pawelczyk