โMay-21-2015 07:49 AM
โMay-26-2015 08:35 AM
MrWizard wrote:
The Cloud, Perhaps this is a topic for another thread
But I will add this comment
This is a retro step backwards in time
40 yrs ago, the computer was in a big air conditioned room
And users Sat at work stations that connected to the computer via cables
Then came pc's and you could run them singly any where you wanted to put it, then came net working the PC
โMay-26-2015 04:55 AM
TakingThe5th wrote:
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Strollin takes the middle ground and would like a computer that is able to use the cloud to supply his apps and data, but would like to continue working without connectivity just like Mr Wizard is able to do, meaning he would have access to his apps and data locally until connectivity resumed, then work would be saved and operations would resume (seamlessly?) on the updated cloud. ...
โMay-25-2015 09:35 PM
AsheGuy wrote:TakingThe5th wrote:
Strollin takes the middle ground and would like a computer that is able to use the cloud to supply his apps and data, but would like to continue working without connectivity just like Mr Wizard is able to do, meaning he would have access to his apps and data locally until connectivity resumed, then work would be saved and operations would resume (seamlessly?) on the updated cloud.
This is exactly the way Google Drive and Google Docs work today. I can designate which of my files I want to be resident on a device of mine and then those documents can be accessed and/or updated when I am off the grid. They will be synced with the cloud and my other devices when an Internet connection is available. I don't have a Chromebook but I am fairly sure they work the same way there.
โMay-25-2015 08:00 PM
TakingThe5th wrote:
Strollin takes the middle ground and would like a computer that is able to use the cloud to supply his apps and data, but would like to continue working without connectivity just like Mr Wizard is able to do, meaning he would have access to his apps and data locally until connectivity resumed, then work would be saved and operations would resume (seamlessly?) on the updated cloud.
โMay-25-2015 07:21 PM
โMay-25-2015 05:39 PM
โMay-25-2015 03:55 PM
TakingThe5th wrote:
You are completely on-target Mr Wizard. My topic is "Computers while traveling" and I have days at the campsite where I have little or no useable internet access.
My fear is that Chromebook and Windows in the cloud will not work in the woods. In other words I would have to go to a coffee shop with wifi or to be more discriminating on where I camp (wifi). Yes, I use Verizon and yes, coverage is improving, but I'm also not looking forward to the day when I need to have a working phone (mifi) just to work up a simple spreadsheet or document.
MrWizard wrote:
This is a retro step backwards in time
40 yrs ago, the computer was in a big air conditioned room
And users Sat at work stations that connected to the computer via cables.
Then came pc's and you could run them singly any where you wanted to put it, then came net working the PC.
โMay-25-2015 11:14 AM
MrWizard wrote:
The Cloud, Perhaps this is a topic for another thread
But I will add this comment
This is a retro step backwards in time
40 yrs ago, the computer was in a big air conditioned room
And users Sat at work stations that connected to the computer via cables
Then came pc's and you could run them singly any where you wanted to put it, then came net working the PC
Now with the cloud services, are devices are now was again, only a work station, using apps on the cloud servers/computers and the data is on the cloud...And can not be accessed with out an internet connection
No cloud access, no apps no stored data
This is not how I prefer compute
โMay-25-2015 09:17 AM
โMay-25-2015 08:21 AM
AsheGuy wrote:Gjac wrote:
This sounds like a very good option for casual users. I went to best buy to look at laptops and the young salesmen pointed out something not mention here, that the Chrome book is much faster because it does not have all the programs to load up and because of this the Chromebooks would stay faster compared to laptops because of the added memory required to run these newer programs over the next 5 or so years.
Yes, that is true but the same is true if you run Google Apps on a laptop. I use Google apps on all my devices, no apps to update or install. They are always updated on the Google cloud. Of course the same will be true eventually with Microsoft apps as they move into the cloud environment.
โMay-25-2015 07:10 AM
Gjac wrote:
This sounds like a very good option for casual users. I went to best buy to look at laptops and the young salesmen pointed out something not mention here, that the Chrome book is much faster because it does not have all the programs to load up and because of this the Chromebooks would stay faster compared to laptops because of the added memory required to run these newer programs over the next 5 or so years.
โMay-25-2015 06:51 AM
โMay-24-2015 08:34 PM
TakingThe5th wrote:
OP again. How well does Chromebook function without internet connectivity? Are the apps installed on the PC? Can I work on spreadsheets, compose emails, work on documents, etc and do my transmitting later?
Sorry for my Chromebook knowledge shortcomings but I'm catching up.
โMay-24-2015 06:55 PM
trb46 wrote:Gjac wrote:trb46 wrote:The Chrombook looks like an interesting option, besides email and internet the only other thing I do with my laptop is download pictures from my camera can a Chrome book store photos?
One option that hasn't been mentioned is a Chromebook. If you just need to search the web and do email, it can be a lower-cost option. Also you have all the Google apps built in. You do need wi-fi. I bought an Acer Chrombook 11 from BestBuy and it works great. Looks like a laptop, only lighter; has a nice keyboard, 11.5" screen, two USB ports and an SD card slot. This is not a paid endorsement; I just like what I bought.
Sure, or you can store them on the cloud in Google Drive.