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. 

Apple Watch launch won't be like the Iphone's

        As many of you know the Apple Watch is set to be released to the masses this Friday and Apple has made a change to they way they are launching it. They have said that they don't want customers lining up outside their stores, they would rather people bought online. This confuses me, the launches have always been the highlight of the event. Seeing all the massive lines with the sleep deprived people getting into arguments over which was the better film. I feel that if Apple goes through with this plan no only are people going to not do it but they will lose the personal connection and they will be just like everyone else. People like the simplicity yes but I would like to be able to say that I waited in line for a product that's got that huge price tag attached to it. It may be better for the company but it may prove not to be so beneficial tot he consumers in the long run. It is Apple after all and their fans will do whatever they say if they are giving out a high quality product.
        As I am a fan of technology I do own a smartwatch but I can't see myself spending the amount that they are asking for this watch. I find that I am happy with the Moto 360 and will not be picking up the Apple watch when it goes public.
        Apple employees are also getting a huge discount of the watch, up to $125 off the watch. The employees are also getting a training session in fashion and will be able to help you find the best style watch for you. I want to go into one of their stories and pretend to be looking at a watch just to get their help with fashion! I find it funny how Apple is becoming a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to technology, they have made phones, media players, adapters, tablets, computers/laptops, smartwatchs what's next? perhaps a car...? I guess we will just have to wait and see!

Article by Marc Pawelczyk