IPad, Chromebook, Windows 8 Tablet long term family test
We've been conducting a long term "family" test on our coffee table for the past year or so. Our test subjects include an IPad (2), an HP Chromebook 14' and a Windows 8 (Winbook) 10" tablet. The devices are primarily used for web surfing, news reading, basic word games, social media and research when people need to prove they are right as part of a discussion. Our previous coffee table device was a Macbook Air that has been appropriated for other uses. Chromebook #1 Coffee Table We've been surprised how much we like this device. A Chromebook takes some getting used to at first because you don't install any software on it and you don't have to do any patches. Software hacks like me are initially completely lost when getting a new Chromebook. You don't have to install software because you can't install software. It is the closest thing to an appliance. This Wi-Fi and T-Mobile enabled Chromebook has become the house go-to devic