Jeepinctbrewer
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Hey guys just looking for some help picking out a cheap laptop only for running beersmith . Any help would be great
You can also install and run it on Linux as well I have it running on my Mint distro on my laptop so any cheap laptop should do it if you can/have run Linux.
the $350ish range
Same here.You can also install and run it on Linux as well I have it running on my Mint distro on my laptop so any cheap laptop should do it if you can/have run Linux.
I didn’t know you can use the chrome bookThe web version runs on just about anything with a browser. I've been using my creaky Samsung Chromebook. I hadn't been using the desktop version very long when the web version was released, but I didn't notice much difference.
I ran the desktop version on an very old Dell business box retired from my job, using Peppermint Linux with no issues. So, plus one on the refurb biz machines.
There are many (MANY!) distros (versions) of Linux out there. Running a barebones is not the only reason (or even the main reason) for Linux. IF your reason to run Linux is to bring an underpowered computer to life, make sure you chose a distro designed for older computers. Some distros are as power-hungry as Windows (looking at YOU, Ubuntu). It all depends on your needs.Linux (a free OS for barebone systems)
Ij you mean Linux on the chromebook, no, not really (I guess there are efforts to do so). I have a couple of desktops and an ancient HP laptop all running linux. My chromebook just runs ChromeOS.I didn’t know you can use the chrome book
The app version of beersmith does not have everything the desktop version has .. correct ?
Thank you for the dell link , only thing I can’t Find , do the clearance laptops come with battery and power cord?https://www.dellrefurbished.com/coupons
For those who don't want to load Linux (a free OS for barebone systems), the Dell units come with Windows 10 Pro x64. The license alone cost +$100 through traditional channels. Subtract that from the clearance/coupon price and you'll see they're practically giving these units away.
Yes, these are fully functional laptops with a battery and AC adapter.Thank you for the dell link , only thing I can’t Find , do the clearance laptops come with battery and power cord?
Dell is not my top pick either, but for a low end laptop they are superior to others. I think Lenovo and HP are priced out of this discussion.I've never had a Dell that worked properly. Even back in the days I was a student at a college and on their payroll to fix classroom computers, the Dells had the most issues.
The screen resolution is only 1366x768 if that matters to you.I was thinking about the 5480 they have for $219
Thank you for the good info !The screen resolution is only 1366x768 if that matters to you.
There's a 7280 for $279 with 1920x1080 and it also has a SSD. Nice to have the SSD for quick startup. Screen is smaller on this one though but it would make the unit lighter weight and a little easier to transport.
I have been issued Dells several times over the past decade + and haven't had any hardware issues, but then again, occasionally coworkers have had issues. Like @Dr_Jeff, I have also had a keyboard, mouse, docking station, and monitor provided. If these are corporate machines, the wear and tear in my opinion would be a lot less than the general public.
I liked using my tablet for brew day and my desktop for recipe creation. My tablet broke so I've been using my phone but I did like the larger screen.
Recipe builder softwareWhat is beersmith?
Don't get the hp stream. It's one of the slowest, worst performing computers I've ever seen.Would a hp stream work ?
Don't get the hp stream. It's one of the slowest, worst performing computers I've ever seen.
Beersmith now has a web version but I haven't used it yet.Are you dead set on Brewfather? Brewfather will run on essentially anything with a browser. I signed up for the trial 2 years ago, imported my Beersmith data, and haven't looked back. I use it on my phone, my personal laptop, and my work laptop. I could be using it on my Fire tablets hacked to run the Google Store if I wanted, either Chrome or the app.
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