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i read comment about one of these devices that supposedly had incredible specs for the money

but i forgot to save it and cant find it

thanks all for the help!!

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[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A used one in your area, so long as it's newer (2021+)

I would recommend using Linux on it instead of ChromeOS, if you're a little more technically inclined. ChromeOS is fine but it limits you to just the Google ecosystem whereas Linux allows you to do things with it like a normal computer.

I took an old (2017?) model and put a super lightweight Linux distro on it and use it as a little administrator device. It's got good battery and acceptable processor speed, but it's severely limited by CPU cooling and storage.

[–] MaxVoltage@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

absolutely my dude that is the plan

[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Oh hell yeah dude enjoy those lil work stations