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Title: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 08, 2012, 10:33:47 PM Do you guys Think its Worth getting a Chrome book as a Host computer and Running BFL Products on it or no it wont work.
Please explain if possible! Thanks in Advance! NOT A BFL STAFF Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: crazyates on December 09, 2012, 01:32:45 AM I was just looking at these yesterday. It's known that they are based off linux, specifically Gentoo (due to it's ability to specialize your builds and adapt to just about any hardware). It also seems pretty trivial to install a more generic brand of Linux like Ubuntu onto an SD card, and boot off of that. Once you have Ubuntu, downloading dependencies and compiling CGMiner should be pretty straightforward.
The bigger issue seems to be spending $250 on a device to do this. There are other options (including ones that have a screen/keyboard) that can be had for cheaper than $250. Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 09, 2012, 02:47:25 AM I was just looking at these yesterday. It's known that they are based off linux, specifically Gentoo (due to it's ability to specialize your builds and adapt to just about any hardware). It also seems pretty trivial to install a more generic brand of Linux like Ubuntu onto an SD card, and boot off of that. Once you have Ubuntu, downloading dependencies and compiling CGMiner should be pretty straightforward. The bigger issue seems to be spending $250 on a device to do this. There are other options (including ones that have a screen/keyboard) that can be had for cheaper than $250. i was thinking about buying a RPI but there was a back order of 25k and not only that i did see these little mother boards that are almost $75-$120 that someone on BFL Forums talked to me about but if anyone else has an idea on what to use There BFL Products on lets spreed the possibilities for everyone! NOT A BFL STAFF Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: chewie on December 09, 2012, 03:29:41 AM Do you have a mining rig that you are using right now?
Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: crazyates on December 09, 2012, 03:43:36 AM This is what I ended up choosing, mostly cuz you could get the MK802, uSD card, USB hub, and ethernet adapter for under $75. Check it out:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=7216.msg1376515#msg1376515 Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 09, 2012, 03:53:13 AM Do you have a mining rig that you are using right now? as of now no, i stopped because i thought the shipments would unravel sooner then i thought. This is what I ended up choosing, mostly cuz you could get the MK802, uSD card, USB hub, and ethernet adapter for under $75. Check it out: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=7216.msg1376515#msg1376515 i like it thanks for the Suggestion i'll see if i should get it or not :D NOT A BFL STAFF Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: chewie on December 09, 2012, 09:33:10 AM You might think about getting a used netbook off of ebay. They are cheap as hell.
Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 10, 2012, 07:48:26 AM You might think about getting a used netbook off of ebay. They are cheap as hell. Any good brands you know of? NOT A BFL STAFF Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: chewie on December 10, 2012, 02:44:50 PM Have you tried to look at the Samsung brand laptops? I've had really good success with them. No problems whatsoever.
Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: crazyates on December 10, 2012, 06:55:17 PM Have you tried to look at the Samsung brand laptops? I've had really good success with them. No problems whatsoever. My sister has a Samsung netbook, and she's always had issues with the battery. It actually died on her, and I had to replace the motherboard. Seems to be running great now, so maybe she had a dud, but there are always bad units in every batch, no matter what the brand. Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 11, 2012, 03:20:11 AM No lie, but yeah I'm Definitely going to buy a Samsung Soon once i get my order From BFL! i cant WAit!
NOT A BFL STAFF Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: chewie on December 13, 2012, 01:23:20 PM You might want to check NewEgg.com . They have had pretty good sales on Samsung computers.
Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: HDSolar on December 13, 2012, 01:58:47 PM Tiger direct and geeks.com too have really cheap deals that come up. I would check all three.
Title: Re: Has anyone looked at Chromebooks? Post by: BFL_Theo on December 13, 2012, 09:03:45 PM Big time, so far im waitting only on my Asic product, once i get that im sure that any other order will take 2 days to get here so, once i see a tracking from BFL i think i just might go to Geek(s).com and get one :)
P.s were all from BFL ;D NOT A BFL STAFF |