Hard drive question

[Tigerlily]

I am considering getting a chromebook and am wondering what the comparison is storage wise from a 320 gb sata drive versus 16 gb ssd? Any help would be appreciated. I am considering something lightweight to carry to college classes and be able to provide a program like microsoft office. TIA.

[czygvtwkr]

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

I am considering getting a chromebook and am wondering what the comparison is storage wise from a 320 gb sata drive versus 16 gb ssd? Any help would be appreciated. I am considering something lightweight to carry to college classes and be able to provide a program like microsoft office. TIA.

320GB is 20x larger than 16, the reaso nfor solid state drives (SDD) is speed and ruggedness.

[mikeaton]

Ssd is faster.
But I wouldn't get a chrome boom for college.
Especially if you actually need to run office or any specific program that is windows based.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by mikeaton

Ssd is faster.
But I wouldn't get a chrome boom for college.
Especially if you actually need to run office or any specific program that is windows based.

Thank You,

I will pass on the chromebook and just get a better latop for home. I purchased a mini Ipad a week ago and ordered the Zagg keyboard case to go with it. I am going to but the Aps that are close to Microsoft Office so I can use it at class for notes then transfer them to the larger laptop when I get home. I hope this will solve my problem.

[GWguy]

If you are still interested in an SSD, you can buy one and install it in any laptop. It does have benefits, like increased access speed and better data transfer, and isn't subject to failure if it gets dropped. Laptop battery life is better.

I bought a 256Gb SSD for my laptop for about $159.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by GWguy

If you are still interested in an SSD, you can buy one and install it in any laptop. It does have benefits, like increased access speed and better data transfer, and isn't subject to failure if it gets dropped. Laptop battery life is better.

I bought a 256Gb SSD for my laptop for about $159.

Thanks I will look into that. Computer shopping is a lot more complicated these days. There are almost too many choices.

[GURPS (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

Thank You,

I purchased a mini Ipad a week ago and ordered the Zagg keyboard case to go with it. I am going to but the Aps that are close to Microsoft Office so I can use it at class for notes then transfer them to the larger laptop when I get home.

I have an iPad 3 and a Zagg Keyboard Case .... I used Quick Office - $ 20 bucks - and my Google Drive account to move files back and forth across WiFi


I also have the 'Sky Drive' with my hotmail account, but Quick Office is not designed to access files from there

[Tilted (Premo)]

Originally Posted by GURPS

I have an iPad 3 and a Zagg Keyboard Case .... I used Quick Office - $ 20 bucks - and my Google Drive account to move files back and forth across WiFi


I also have the 'Sky Drive' with my hotmail account, but Quick Office is not designed to access files from there

Do you have any of the iWork apps? I have Quick Office, but I'd rather use Pages or Numbers if I'm the one creating the document to begin with. I can then export it as an Office file to be used on my (or someone else's) Windows PC.

I suspect Microsoft will bring the Office suite to iOS at some point (and perhaps Android as well). Some seem to think the delay has been to give a jump start, a short-term competitive advantage, to their own tablet OSes (both RT and Windows 8 as used on tablets), but I think it has had more to do with working out the details of revenue sharing with Apple. Microsoft is probably losing out on a significant amount of additional revenue by not releasing iOS and Android Office apps.

When they do eventually bring Office itself to other mobile OSes, it will probably be using a subscription model though. Microsoft is pushing hard with Office 365 to convert the business model to largely subscription-based payment.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by GURPS

I have an iPad 3 and a Zagg Keyboard Case .... I used Quick Office - $ 20 bucks - and my Google Drive account to move files back and forth across WiFi


I also have the 'Sky Drive' with my hotmail account, but Quick Office is not designed to access files from there

Thanks I will have to check these options out. In regards to the keyboard case it doesn't look like you can hook a mouse to it? Is this true indeed? I ordered mine direct from the company and got it at a 50% discount for $44.00. I would love to be able to hook up a portable mouse if at all possible. Also did you put a skin on your Ipad before putting it in the Zagg case? I am thinking of getting a clear skin to protect the back from getting scratched from taking it in and out of the Zagg as I have a small flip case for when just using the Ipad for fun.

I ended up having to take the first Ipad mini back yesterday as it was using more than 15% of battery life in 45 minutes of only internet surfing and over an hour to recharge back to 100%. My Ipad 1 actually held a better charge and recharged more quickly in comparison. It worked out for the best though as I had really wanted a black one but settled for white as the black was out of stock. Luckily a new shipment arrived yesterday when I went to exchange the white one so it all worked out well.

I settled for an HP Pavilion laptop for home and major school use and so far I am liking it. I went to the other side of the spectrum and got the 17.3" screen and moved my desk top to a spare desk for the kids to use for school projects if needed.

[GURPS (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Tilted

Do you have any of the iWork apps? I have Quick Office, but I'd rather use Pages or Numbers if I'm the one creating the document to begin with. I can then export it as an Office file to be used on my (or someone else's) Windows PC.

Sorry I do not ........ I keep looking at them, now that I have my bonus who knows ...