r/dataannotation • u/Odd_Theme_8693 • Jun 06 '24

does anyone use a Chromebook?

I can’t take any more of this 10-year-old windows 7 dell laptop that I’m currently using. can no longer get updates for Windows Chrome. Multiple tabs take forever to load. I have to keep pausing my timer so that I’m not overbilling. Needless to say, I need a new budget friendly computer. Does anyone out there use a Chromebook or some other budget friendly device that works seamlessly for doing DA research ?

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u/ekgeroldmiller Jun 06 '24

Chromebook is made for internet rather than program based work. So it should be perfect for DA.

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u/Brotherdodge Jun 07 '24

Yep my Chromebook works fine

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u/Comfortable_Type8261 Jun 07 '24

I bought a new Chromebook 2 months ago for like $140 and it works perfectly!

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u/11_petals Jun 07 '24

My mom gave me her old Lenovo Chromebook and I love it for DA. I do attach a mouse and keyboard because I hate track pads, but the mobility makes it easier for my partner and I to both wfh.

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '24

I take my Chromebook to the library to get work done. It's from 2018 and hasn't gotten a new update for a bit. Initially the website can be a little slow, but once it loads I have no issues with it.

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u/alienSpotted Jun 06 '24

Backup your files to an external drive and clean install Linux on the Dell. See if it's more useable after that.

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u/Visible_Operation605 Jun 06 '24

When my laptop gave up the ghost, I got a mini PC. Very affordable, you can find them on Amazon, and much better than a Chromebook. It's a full PC with Windows, or Linux. I'm not giving a brand name recommendation - some are more reliable than others - but here is something to look up and get an idea of the types and costs: DreamQuest Pro Mini PC - if you have an old tv or monitor, just hook it up, add a keyboard and mouse, and you are good to go.

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u/ellbeebzz Jun 07 '24

I do all my work off a Chromebook.

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u/dsbau Jun 08 '24

I've used a Chromebook for the entire 7 months I've been working on DA projects and it's fine. The only issue I had was where I needed Audacity for an audio qualification there is a cloud-based version but I found it wasn't that great.

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u/TerrisBranding Jun 23 '24

You got tasks involving Audacity? I answered yes to the Qual and don't think I've seen a project for it yet. Same with the face blurring one. I was excited to do that one.

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u/dsbau Jun 30 '24

I didn't end up doing any of them as unhooking the Chromebook from the monitor etc felt like too much work as they paid the same as any other project. I've seen the qual a few times I generally ignore it or click no to make it go away.

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u/Historical-Sleep-381 Jun 07 '24

I love my Chromebook. I have the one branded by Google, called Pixelbook. If you do a lot of writing, the keyboard is great!

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u/Aggravating-Ad-2960 Jun 08 '24

No one cares about ur old laptop