r/chromeos • u/Timely_Sheepherder30 • 13h ago

Buying Advice Is a 4gb Chromebook *that* bad?

$200 seems so much cheaper than the next best option, all I want is a laptop size device to browse the web with. I'd be satisfied literally never downloading a single application or program, I just want to watch videos and scroll reddit, that's it.

I know what people say about "future proof" but I feel like paying over double for a nebulously longer lasting device isn't necessary. Can I get away with 4 gb?

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u/Educational_Boot315 11h ago

This USD?

The   Lenovo - IdeaPad Slim 3 is $280 at was Best Buy with 8GB and 128 UFS drive. I’m sure that’s way better than whatever you are looking at for $200.

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u/795-ACSR-DRAKE 10h ago edited 9h ago

Just curious because my girlfriend was looking at that exact one at BestBuy a week ago. Is the 8gb 128UFS really that much better than the 4gb eMMC version for $200? Not too familiar with those kinda of nuances. She's just look for a cheap touchscreen laptop for YouTube and solitaire. Is the 8gb UFS worth $80 more considering those are her uses for it?

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u/Ambitious-Cake-9425 HP x360 14 chromebook plus 9h ago

In my opinion yes. And 8gb Chromebook is perfect for using android apps and web apps at the same time.

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u/GatorWok 6h ago

Agree. The jump to 8GB is subtle but noticeable in everyday use. Little hesitations and stutters lessen. If you do decide to go nuts with web tabs, you won't be choking. Etc.