HP Chromebook G8 N4020 $366

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#281179 4-Feb-2021 10:12

HP Chromebook G8 N4020 $366 - Warehouse

https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/hp-chromebook-11.6-inch-g8/R2712003.html

The G7 Intel N4000 is pretty good. This is the minor refresh to the slightly faster Intel G8 N4020. N4000 gets the new Linux beta. I assume N4020 does too. Other than that, main points are usb-c and 4GB ram. No issues for Netflix and things like that.

The next generation will be HP G9 N4500 due globally in Feb 2021, or MediaTek version with even more epic battery life. HP production has been constrained by Covid related disruption. Quantity may or may not be an issue for NZ. I do get the impression NZ tends to be at the long end of the queue..

Specs:

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 5 Combo
HD SVA anti-glare WLED-backlit
Intel® Celeron® N4020
Intel® UHD Graphics 600
4 GB RAM, LPDDR4-2400 SDRAM (onboard)
Internal Storage - 32GB eMMC
2 USB 3.1 Type-C® Gen 1
1 microSD
Chrome OS™ 64

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#2646851 4-Feb-2021 10:17

Yeah, nah. You can get it for $ 0.07 cheaper at PB Tech.

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#2647045 4-Feb-2021 13:28

freitasm:

Yeah, nah. You can get it for $ 0.07 cheaper at PB Tech.

But free shipping at Warehouse FDREF92768 :)

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#2647051 4-Feb-2021 13:29

There you go. Someone was holding the icing on the cake.

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#2648092 5-Feb-2021 12:12

I'm in the market for a Chromebook but for my use I want one with 8GB of RAM, at least 64GB storage and an Intel processor (not AMD). There seem to be very few models with these specs available in NZ, those that are available are the high-end $1000+ models.

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#2648107 5-Feb-2021 12:42

MurrayM:

I'm in the market for a Chromebook but for my use I want one with 8GB of RAM, at least 64GB storage and an Intel processor (not AMD). There seem to be very few models with these specs available in NZ, those that are available are the high-end $1000+ models.

@MurrayM: I'm typing this on an Asus C302 Chromebook I bought 2.5 years ago, which sits in the space you're talking about, though its specs are more typical of that time - 4GB RAM, 32GB storage - which to be honest has been absolutely fine for its role as a general-purpose laptop (I've just checked - still have 18GB available!). It has an Intel M3 processor - it seems like you'll certainly be paying over the $1k amount for an i-something. Reall well built for the price - 1080 screen, aluminium body, backlit keyboard, touch flip screen (hinges are still perfect)...

Looks like there are newer versions of a very similar Asus Chromebook at a fairly similar price and with the 8GB/64GB specs you're looking for - I'd certainly recommend checking the range out:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKASU4330155/ASUS-Chromebook-Flip-C433TA-AJ0155-Delux-Edu-Lapto

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#2648149 5-Feb-2021 13:20

shanes:

freitasm:

Yeah, nah. You can get it for $ 0.07 cheaper at PB Tech.

But free shipping at Warehouse FDREF92768 :)

..and no credit card surcharge.

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#2648151 5-Feb-2021 13:24

@jonathan18 Yes that ASUS model you linked to at PB Tech is one that I've had my eye on. I'm a bit hesitant of that model because I don't really have a need to use it as a tablet and I've read that the hinges on the flip-style models aren't as strong/long-lasting as the hinges on normal laptop-style models because they're more complicated. I'm also a bit worried that the chassis is a bit flimsy, the Chrome Unboxed review says:

Set up on a table, the trackpad feels pretty decent. But put this in your lap, and the entire experience recedes into a mushy mess thanks in no small part to the wildly flexible bottom half of the Chromebook... the entire bottom chassis is plastic. And not good, solid plastic. Cheap, flexible, and bendy plastic.

The reason I want to go with 8GB RAM, 64GB storage and an Intel processor is because I'd like to do some Android/Linux development on it and according to the guys on r/chromeos you really need that in order to run Linux well. Plus I feel that it might future-proof it a bit. Apparently ARM processors aren't very well catered for with Linux apps.

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#2648156 5-Feb-2021 13:33

That's a pity they've moved to include plastic in the body of these laptops - edit - I thought min was fully aluminium, but apparently not going by a bit of googling! Certainly had me fooled; but I've never had any concerns about the build quality...

As I mentioned, I have no concerns whatsoever about the hinges on mine after 2.5 years of use. All four laptops in our house are 360 touchscreens, the others being a Lenovo Chromebook 500e, Asus Vivobook Flip, and an HP 360 Spectre. Any laptop in the future would probably be likewise!

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#2648215 5-Feb-2021 14:16

Sons old chromebook is dying. The HP G8 looks good. How would this compare to this lenovo 100e. His mate just got the 100e.

Lenovo 11.6" 100e (2nd gen) Intel Celeron 4GB RAM 32GB eMMc Storage Chromebook - Noel Leeming

Lenovo 11.6inch 100E Gen2 - Black | The Warehouse

$328 at the warehouse looks like a good deal and the screen appears to be 250nits v 220nit G8

PB and warehouse notes 4020 processor but NL shows 4000. Same part code.

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#2648217 5-Feb-2021 14:20

mortonman:

Sons old chromebook is dying. The HP G8 looks good. How would this compare to this lenovo 100e. His mate just got the 100e.

Lenovo 11.6" 100e (2nd gen) Intel Celeron 4GB RAM 32GB eMMc Storage Chromebook - Noel Leeming

Lenovo 11.6inch 100E Gen2 - Black | The Warehouse

$328 at the warehouse looks like a good deal and the screen appears to be 250nits v 220nit G8

PB and warehouse notes 4020 processor but NL shows 4000. Same part code.

Even cheaper at JB hifi. Only $319!

Lenovo 100E 11.6" 2nd Gen Chromebook | JB Hi-Fi

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#2648219 5-Feb-2021 14:22

The HPs have rounded corners and rugged design bumper. Lenovo, don't think so.

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#2648229 5-Feb-2021 14:54

For the more clumsy kid, the Gumdrop cases can be worth it - we put one on my younger son's Lenovo 500e (and wish we'd done the same to the elder one's), and that's kept the laptop in excellent working and cosmetic condition (thank god!). Available for most of the school-oriented Chromebooks, eg:

https://www.gumdropcases.com/collections/lenovo-100e-chromebook

Another member on GZ is selling their kid's 300e, which is a very similar model to the 500e my kids had/have (touch-screen 360 design, stylus etc) -

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=77&topicid=281181

I wouldn't discount s/h Chromebooks, as you can get a good deal - for example I sold my older son's 500e last month for $250, and even with a battery down to 85% the new owner could expect up to eight hours battery life, more than enough for a school day (so pay less or similar and get a much more versatile device).

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#2648231 5-Feb-2021 15:07

jonathan18:

For the more clumsy kid, the Gumdrop cases can be worth it - we put one on my younger son's Lenovo 500e (and wish we'd done the same to the elder one's), and that's kept the laptop in excellent working and cosmetic condition (thank god!). Available for most of the school-oriented Chromebooks, eg:

https://www.gumdropcases.com/collections/lenovo-100e-chromebook

Another member on GZ is selling their kid's 300e, which is a very similar model to the 500e my kids had/have (touch-screen 360 design, stylus etc) -

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=77&topicid=281181

I wouldn't discount s/h Chromebooks, as you can get a good deal - for example I sold my older son's 500e last month for $250, and even with a battery down to 85% the new owner could expect up to eight hours battery life, more than enough for a school day (so pay less or similar and get a much more versatile device).

Missing keys seems to be the main issue with the chromebooks in our house. Dont ask me how or why!