Google’s New $250 Chromebook and Motorola’s Latest Smartphone: A Review

Summary

Google has released a new Chromebook (the Samsung Chromebook) valued at $250, which is highly efficient, durable, and can be used comfortably by students all over the world. The Chromebook is compatible with Google’s ecosystem and is equipped with an ARM processor, making it highly efficient and slim. Meanwhile, Motorola has released the RAZR HD smartphone, featuring a 720p HD pentile screen with great pixel density, a fast processor, and speedy internet connectivity. While the Razor HD phone is highly efficient, it features a pentile display system that may be a turn-off to some consumers.

Google’s New $250 Chromebook
Comparing the New Chromebook with the Old Model
Is the Chromebook Suitable for Non-Google Users?
Features of Google’s New Chromebook
Motorola’s Latest Smartphone: The RAZR HD
The RAZR HD Pentile Display System: Is it a Deal-Breaker?
Conclusion

Google’s New $250 Chromebook

Questioner: Michael and Nathan, can you give us some background on the new $250 Google Chromebook?

Expert: The Samsung Chromebook is a highly efficient and durable laptop that can withstand a beating while remaining slim and lightweight: ideal for students worldwide. Sundar Picha, Google’s Senior Vice President of Chrome and all things Google, stated that he grew up in India, fascinated by computers but only gaining access to them once he reached college. Picha’s goal, along with Google’s, is to ensure students worldwide, including those in the U.S. or India, have access to computers, for example, this Chromebook that is relatively low-cost and runs quickly.

Comparing the New Chromebook with the Old Model

Questioner: You mentioned that Google released a $449 Chromebook earlier this year. What distinguishes the new Chromebook from the previous model?

Expert: The $250 Chromebook uses an ARM processor instead of the dual-core Intel chip used in Windows and Mac computers. Meanwhile, the previous model used an Intel chip, making it more expensive and noisy. The previous model is thicker, weighing approximately three pounds, and is better suited for tasks requiring more functionality, such as gaming, photo or video editing.

Is the Chromebook Suitable for Non-Google Users?

Questioner: Can you help me understand if this laptop is ideal for non-Google users?

Expert: Google products such as Gmail, Google Documents, Google Calendar, and Chrome apps work seamlessly with Google’s operating system; hence, using the Chromebook in tandem with Google applications yields great results. However, for those whose preferences are SkyDrive and Hotmail or iCloud-based resources, this laptop may not be an ideal choice.

Features of Google’s New Chromebook

Questioner: Can you tell me more about the Chromebook’s features?

Expert: The Chromebook is slim and lightweight (around two and a half pounds), making it a great choice for students. The laptop’s design is similar to that of the MacBook Air. Additionally, the Chromebook has an 11-inch screen, is approximately 0.8 inches thick, and features a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a traditional hard disc drive, giving it additional durability as it has no moving parts.

Motorola’s Latest Smartphone: The RAZR HD

Questioner: What do you know about Motorola’s latest smartphone, the RAZR HD?

Expert: The RAZR HD is a follow-up to the Droid RAZR, which was released last year. It is Motorola’s latest smartphone and is equipped with a 720p HD pentile screen with exceptional pixel density, a quick processor, and a speedy internet connection.

The RAZR HD Pentile Display System: Is it a Deal-Breaker?

Questioner: The RAZR HD’s pentile display system- is it a deal-breaker for consumers?

Expert: The RAZR HD has a pentile display system, which pales in comparison to LCD screens, giving a sub-optimal contrast ratio. However, it has an excellent pixel density, making the pixels barely visible unless viewed at an inconveniently close range. Ultimately, this may not be a problem for those who do not obsess over having the latest and greatest display.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The Samsung Chromebook is a highly-durable, low-cost laptop that met the needs of students. The new Chromebook is an upgrade from its $449 predecessor, the Droid RAZR, while Motorola’s latest smartphone is equipped with a pentile display system that has a good pixel density but may not suit everyone’s tastes. While we expect forthcoming innovative releases from Apple and Microsoft, it is impressive that Google has already set the bar high with these releases.