Hey, Chromies! What a busy week that was all about the new Google Chromebook Plus devices. I have one for review but I’m still finalizing my thoughts. So this week, I explain what a Chromebook Plus is and what you get from one. I also have a list of existing Chromebooks that will get some of the exclusive “Plus” features. If you bought a recent mid-range or premium device, it might be on the list.
I love my Acer Spin 714 and Lenovo Flex 5i both of which I purchased based on reading your blog for some time now. Thanx! BTW, I love the garaged, self-charging USI 2.0 stylus that comes with the 714 which is also compatible with the 5i. 2in1 Chromebooks are just awesome for use in teaching coding in laptop mode or math in tablet mode! Both of these chromebooks fit the Google Chromebook Plus criteria so, again, thanx.
Question 1) I have been doing a lot of screencasting lately for Youtube and Udemy. I have one problem, recently my Acer has been creating static when I record my voice with the internal mic. I have to switch to my Blue Yeti external USB mic whenever I'm recording or on Zoom. Have you experienced anything like this with your 714?
Question 2) Also, I just started using the Chromebook Screencast app. I like it except I don't know how to add a virtual background when using my webcam. Have you had occasion to work with this?
Are you concerned that the introduction of Plus will crash the under $300 Chromebook market? I'm wondering if there will be much interest by Christmas for non-Plus Chromebooks, even considering the extended AUE dates.
Hi Kevin, great post!
I love my Acer Spin 714 and Lenovo Flex 5i both of which I purchased based on reading your blog for some time now. Thanx! BTW, I love the garaged, self-charging USI 2.0 stylus that comes with the 714 which is also compatible with the 5i. 2in1 Chromebooks are just awesome for use in teaching coding in laptop mode or math in tablet mode! Both of these chromebooks fit the Google Chromebook Plus criteria so, again, thanx.
Question 1) I have been doing a lot of screencasting lately for Youtube and Udemy. I have one problem, recently my Acer has been creating static when I record my voice with the internal mic. I have to switch to my Blue Yeti external USB mic whenever I'm recording or on Zoom. Have you experienced anything like this with your 714?
Question 2) Also, I just started using the Chromebook Screencast app. I like it except I don't know how to add a virtual background when using my webcam. Have you had occasion to work with this?
Thanx in advance,
A. Jorge Garcia
Applied Math & CS
Nassau Community College
http://shadowfaxrant.blogspot.com
PS: thanx for your recommendations on a USI 1.0 pen a few years ago
Are you concerned that the introduction of Plus will crash the under $300 Chromebook market? I'm wondering if there will be much interest by Christmas for non-Plus Chromebooks, even considering the extended AUE dates.