The new Plus category of Chromebooks is an assurance that you'll get a higher level of performance and features but still at a reasonable starting price.

The new Plus category of Chromebooks is an assurance that you’ll get a higher level of performance and features but still at a reasonable starting price.

With Chromebook Plus, you’re guaranteed to get at least the following specs, with a starting price of $399:

  • 12th-gen Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 processor or better
  • 8GB or more of memory
  • 128GB or more of storage
  • 1080p-resolution IPS LCD or better
  • 1080p webcam with temporal noise reduction
  • Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    9 months ago

    So in my mind they are connected. These companies, especially credit card companies and Facebook, are taking your data (due to a lack of anonymity), associating it with your identity, and making money off it. Even if you aren’t seeing targeted ads your data is being sold. The argument can definitely be made that you want to limit it but if you exist on the web there’s a profile tracking you somewhere.

    • mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social
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      9 months ago

      … and by that, a chromebook is a great extension within this business model since it leaves you know choice but to use the botnet :)

      • Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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        9 months ago

        Will depending on how technical you want to get there is a vibrant community that is willing to show you guys to strip Google from the control and put Linux on it. I think every Internet connected device does the same thing. Apple included.

        • mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social
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          9 months ago

          why would i buy a machine i have to “hack” in the first place to use it as i need it to when i can have a similar or better machine for less money without any restrictions?

                • mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social
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                  9 months ago

                  doesn’t matter what you think when it’s not relevant. not every internet connected device is sending personal data of it’s user to google or any other adspace reseller.

                  • Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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                    9 months ago

                    Well the here’s a short piece describing privacy concerns. I’ve read articles about such problems associated with Internet connected TVs, set top boxes, speakers, doorbells, lightbulbs, etc. I don’t have the time or inclination to find sources on all of them. But I think any device that’s connected to the Internet it hasn’t been revealed to be leaking data then it’s just really good at hiding how it leaks your data.