I always use Google Chrome. I've heard complaints of Chrome being too small on this laptop due to its high resolution. Is this issue resolvable? Can I just zoom in while browsing on Chrome?
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There are several issues I have with this computer including sometimes flakey wifi but the Chrome issue isn't one of them. I've left the resolution alone but made a bunch of choices within Windows or Chrome, I can't recall which, to increase font size, bold things, etc. Once you set things up it'll be fine. The tabs are smaller than normal but perfectly readable. Lenovo is about to get this Yoga Pro 2 back to correct several problems but their customer service is awesome so no worries if there are issues. 24/7 service with a smile.
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Chrome has a high-resolution mode that you can enable. I've done that and Chrome works perfectly with great scaling. Here are the instructions:http://www.bit-101.com/blog/?p=3902
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The resolution is very sharp and fine on this unit but not really an issue in a browser since they all zoom. I primarily use Chrome myself with no issues at 110% zoom, 125% also looks fine. You can alway pinch and zoom with your fingers on the mousepad or the screen when you really need to.
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You can zoom in Chrome. I set my resolution to 2048 x 1152 and all my programs look great without zooming. There is no real need for the highest res on this laptop, but it's there if you want it. People that complain about the resolution probably have not tried 2048 x 1152.
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E. Beesley, I managed to register on the website rather than using the software as I have the same issue. Using a netbook the full screen will not display, meaning you cannot see the 'agree or proceed' or whatever it may be! There are still things I've not managed to see and we therefore cannot access. I'm extremely disappointed. Working scrollbars are surely not too much to expect?
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Have not had that issue for apps. For Google Chrome, I had to adjust the font size because the default was too small.
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You can open more browser tabs and run more apps. If you don't open more than about 10 tabs the 2GB model may be fine. I purchased the 4GB model because I previously had the Samsung with 2GB. The Acer C720 is substantially faster and more responsive, but it also has a faster processor.
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If you have as many pictures and other stuff as I did then, no. There is some storage space on the Chromebook but it is not meant to be a major storage device. I use my Chromebook as a tool that is light to carry, fast, and great for accessing whatever data I need. I store my data in cloud accounts online. My Chrome book is basically just an interface with a great screen for me. I actually much prefer having my info in clouds where it is accessible and share-able from any computer. If you want all your stuff local on your computer Chromebook may not be for you. Hope this helps.
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I have been having trouble using IE but it seems to work with Google Chrome. I called HP but support does not seem to be able to understand me and I am having problems understanding them. I have called them seven or eight time for help and still have no luck with them. I also have problems with using Windows Live Mail on the Envy, I have six email addresses and can only get it to take one. I also have an HP Pavilion Entertainment PC using windows 8.1 pro and a HP desk top with windows 7 pro. The envy is the only one I can't get to work with live mail I can use Chrome and others but I like windows live, have been using it for years.
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I have never used a chrome computer before so I might not be able to answer this question directly. Having said that, the question back to you would be, does the chrome computer work with any external USB wireless adapter? If the answer is yes, then I would assume that if the Chrome Computer can use an external USB drive that it would be able to use this one.
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If your Google Chrome computer acts like my laptop computer using Google Chrome, the answer is yes. I use the external HDMI output on my laptop, so assuming your computer has the same type of HDMI output (or a mini-HDMI output port) then the answer is yes.
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I have never seen a matte screen version... unfortunately, those might be a thing of the past... The higher resolution monitor will display items at a higher density and smaller physical size. Both IE and Firefox have options for zooming in and out to help with this if it is hard for you to read web sites. Windows also has a DPI option for making items larger. I typically zoom my browser in around 115-120%, but I leave the Windows DPI setting alone.
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I recommend the Acer Chrome - especially as a second machine. There are some things such as MS silverlight that are not supported yet. The free chrome apps available cover just about everything else.
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Honestly, I don't know. I use mine perfectly with my Windows laptop, and I didn't have to do anything but plug it in to a usb port. Works a lot better than my wired mouse, actually. I think this is designed to be compatible across the board, but I am not familiar with Chromebook.
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Already well answered but I'll add that I haven't been able to scan from my Chromebook. I can only do that using an Android device.
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I use Firefox as my default web browser but also have IE and Chrome.I also run Ubuntu Linux as my chief Operating system on this computer.
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I'm happy to wait on my pre order, 1080p in a 13.3" chromebook at this price....worth the wait. If you can afford it, the Chromebook pixel has been out.
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It's tiny and has a learning/adapt curve to it. The system settings are already set high, and still tiny. The problem i have is hitting the tiny tab x in chrome browser. You can scale up the browsers settings but you lose the default website integrity.
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No, you do not have to use the Google Chrome browser, but AirVision will warn you that Chrome is the better browser as some features might not work properly in other browsers. Therefore Google Chrome is the recommended browser but not a MUST use.
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You really can't download or install anything on a chromebook. You only will have a chrome web browser to do anything with.