Some early reviewers of the Samsung Chromebook Pro characterized it as a “MacBook killer,” but others were more restrained in their enthusiasm. Jointly developed with Google and first demoed at CES 2017, the Chromebook Pro is slated for release next month. Samsung’s Chromebooks basically are lightweight productivity tools that rely heavily on access to cloud-based resources. They have gained popularity in the enterprise for use with remote workers and in educational settings as entry-level computing tools.
I agree that in most respects this Chromebook looks to be excellent. The review touches on a lot of what is good and I agree with it. I will focus on the one flaw this device has that ultimately will spell its doom as a valid product in this market space.
Bottom line: 32GB of storage is simply not enough for a device that can install thousands of Play Store apps. This isn't simply a Chromebook any more. Gone are the days when all it really needs is to browse the web and have enough space to store the basics. This has now crossed into the world of table as well and both Google and Samsung were short sighted to limit this device to 32GB.
Yes, it has a micro SD card for expandable storage, but both these companies should know that large numbers of android apps dont run properly, if at all, when moved to the SD card. At best you have created a device that will be a maintenance nightmare for users to continuously balance their memory storage. At worst, a device that will simply not do what is needed and will be a huge disappointment. This is akin to Porsche putting out a new beautiful car but installing a 1 gallon gas tank on it. It just isnt going to get you very far.
Already some of their competitors have, or will have, devices with higher storage options. Granted, this device has the best of other specs, but if the choice is the Porsche with the 1 gallon tank or the Hyundai thats well equipped - most will be more satisfied with the Hyundai.
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Samsung’s Chromebook Pro Earns Respect
Posted by: Richard Adhikari February 14, 2017 10:02 AMSome early reviewers of the Samsung Chromebook Pro characterized it as a “MacBook killer,” but others were more restrained in their enthusiasm. Jointly developed with Google and first demoed at CES 2017, the Chromebook Pro is slated for release next month. Samsung’s Chromebooks basically are lightweight productivity tools that rely heavily on access to cloud-based resources. They have gained popularity in the enterprise for use with remote workers and in educational settings as entry-level computing tools.
Bottom line: 32GB of storage is simply not enough for a device that can install thousands of Play Store apps. This isn't simply a Chromebook any more. Gone are the days when all it really needs is to browse the web and have enough space to store the basics. This has now crossed into the world of table as well and both Google and Samsung were short sighted to limit this device to 32GB.
Yes, it has a micro SD card for expandable storage, but both these companies should know that large numbers of android apps dont run properly, if at all, when moved to the SD card. At best you have created a device that will be a maintenance nightmare for users to continuously balance their memory storage. At worst, a device that will simply not do what is needed and will be a huge disappointment. This is akin to Porsche putting out a new beautiful car but installing a 1 gallon gas tank on it. It just isnt going to get you very far.
Already some of their competitors have, or will have, devices with higher storage options. Granted, this device has the best of other specs, but if the choice is the Porsche with the 1 gallon tank or the Hyundai thats well equipped - most will be more satisfied with the Hyundai.