Lenovo N20p Chrome Book €189.99

evostik

Lenovo N20p Chrome Book on Lenovo.ie for €189.99 with coupon code GSBF2014CMN20.

shreddedloops

Just had a look around at reviews and the general opinion is that it's a very well featured Chromebook but the main disadvantages are the high price ($300 RRP) and only having 2GB of RAM.

However, this version actually has 4GB and is €190!

Seriously tempting.

Ghost Train

4gb of ram and 11.6" touchscreen are good features

chromeOS i'd be a bit unsure of long term, has been a bit slow to develop, although google seem to be more focused on getting apps to it lately

PinkFly

Anyone know if you could play mine craft on this? I'm useless.

p4xel

It probably won't work with Windows, at least not for now. You could try to load Linux with more success and use Linux client for Minecraft.

bren2002

Folks just to be clear here, this device doesn't have a hdd or installed os. Its a cloud PC, everything is run from the cloud on it.

bromley52

bren2002 wrote: »

Folks just to be clear here, this device doesn't have a hdd or installed os. Its a cloud PC, everything is run from the cloud on it.

How do the clouds run it?

iPink

do you have any more discount codes by any chance?
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Feidhlim

bren2002 wrote: »

Folks just to be clear here, this device doesn't have a hdd or installed os. Its a cloud PC, everything is run from the cloud on it.

To be clearer, it has a 16gb SSD. It runs on Chrome OS which focuses on working via the cloud. Google gives 1TB of cloud space for a year (possibly two, can't remember) with each chromebook.

Edit: it's two years of Google drive, 1TB

bren2002

Feidhlim wrote: »

To be clearer, it has a 16gb SSD. It runs on Chrome OS which focuses on working via the cloud. Google gives 1TB of cloud space for a year (possibly two, can't remember) with each chromebook.

Edit: it's two years of Google drive, 1TB

Yes, my point being you wouldn't really be planning to install a linux OS and Minecraft client.

seanman is me

Reviews are very ordinary!

But for that price, its very tempting.

Any other good offers on chrome books?

Feidhlim

Most reviews I've seen are based on the 2gb version. Reviews seem to indicate it's too expensive. This has 4gb and is cheap. I jumped in, I've been looking for a chromebook since the Toshiba chromebook 2 with 4gb ram isn't out until next year in Europe

pah

Jumped on this too, any chromebook for under 200 quid is an option IMO and the spec on this for 189 is great.

shreddedloops

Feidhlim wrote: »

Most reviews I've seen are based on the 2gb version. Reviews seem to indicate it's too expensive. This has 4gb and is cheap.

pah wrote: »

Jumped on this too, any chromebook for under 200 quid is an option IMO and the spec on this for 189 is great.

Exactly my reasoning for this being a great bargain. Like has been mentioned, just make sure you understand what a Chromebook is and whether it will suit your needs or not.

Ardennes1944

My dad has an iPad, loves it cos he only browses the web and sends emails etc. He does need an SD card slot sometimes though and has mooted that he would like a laptop of his own sometime.

How easy to use is the Chrome OS?

When you save a file etc like in a standard laptop does it automatically get saved to the cloud, what happens if you dont have internet connection?

evostik

Amazon showing it for £279.99 at the moment. Just bought one.

Coupon expiring tomorrow night 1st Dec.

pah

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

My dad has an iPad, loves it cos he only browses the web and sends emails etc. He does need an SD card slot sometimes though and has mooted that he would like a laptop of his own sometime.

How easy to use is the Chrome OS?

When you save a file etc like in a standard laptop does it automatically get saved to the cloud, what happens if you dont have internet connection?

very easy to use, when you save a file a window opens as usual and available locations are local which has 16gb or Google drive for the cloud. can also save to sd or USB drive.

rob316

Thanks OP, that herself sorted for xmas and for a bargain price.

moonboy52

Cheers Evostik.

A great price after looking at countless reviews.

Did i need it, probably not, but i am a sucker for a good baragin

moonboy52

So has anyone got their order shipped yet?

hallelujajordan

Code not working ? ?

moonboy52

hallelujajordan wrote: »

Code not working ? ?

The code was only valid until last Monday night AFAIK hallelujajordan

Sappy404

Now £179 on Amazon though. Though it will likely go up once Irish VAT is factored in.

moonboy52

Sappy404 wrote: »

Now £179 on Amazon though. Though it will likely go up once Irish VAT is factored in.

€242.31 to ROI

sickle

moonboy52 wrote: »

So has anyone got their order shipped yet?

Nothing yet just says 'Order Status: Order in Process'.
Supposed to be 2-3 working days for shipping so will get on to them tomorrow if I still haven't heard anything.

Sir Oxman

moonboy52 wrote: »

So has anyone got their order shipped yet?

Nope. Money taken a few hours ago but still order in process on Web page.
pretty slow stuff, next week looks likely now

Easy Rider

I don't have a Lenovo, but got a Acer C720 chromebook, got it second hand for 130 euro. Anyone on the fence about getting any chromebook, for general surfing, notes, emailing etc you can't go wrong. Like streaming football? Get a chromecast and send that stream to your TV. Screens are not always the best but are getting better on the newer machines, overall really happy with it, battery lasts forever, almost zero fan noise, very portable (no moving parts) and boots up in 6 seconds.

Mantis Toboggan

Aye, I've the Samsung Chromebook, brand new for €180 and find it awesome.

sickle

Just got shipping /tracking email, will take another 3-6 days apparently.

Sir Oxman

sickle wrote: »

Just got shipping /tracking email, will take another 3-6 days apparently.

Shocking slow

moonboy52

They must be shipping them from China. I'm in no rush but poor show from buying direct from them

Feidhlim

Got my shipping notice too. I'm hopeful the 3-6 days is just covering their ass and its actually delivered on Friday. Unlikely but we can hope!

Sir Oxman

Update.

It's coming from UPS Eindhoven NL so I think Telford UK tomorrow outside chance Dublin Friday.
Latest Monday

Lazybones

Hi Fellow People who ordered and thanks to the OP for the heads up,

I ordered on 1st of December and the status is still showing as "in process" when I check find my order.

How long does it take to show up with UPS shipping details?

Thanks.

pah

Mines in the UK

Location Date Local Time Activity
Tamworth, United Kingdom 04/12/2014 15:47 Arrival Scan
Eindhoven, Netherlands 04/12/2014 3:00 Departure Scan
Eindhoven, Netherlands 03/12/2014 20:42 Origin Scan
Netherlands 03/12/2014 12:02 Order Processed: Ready for UPS

Lazybones

Hi Pah,

Thanks for the update - what date did you place your order?

And did you get that shipping information in "find my order"

Thanks!

moonboy52

Lazybones wrote: »

And did you get that shipping information in "find my order"

That info comes from the e-mail (UPS tracking link) they send when dispatched

pah

Lazybones wrote: »

Hi Pah,

Thanks for the update - what date did you place your order?

And did you get that shipping information in "find my order"

Thanks!

Hey ordered on the 30th but that was a Sunday.

Location Date Local Time Activity
Tamworth, United Kingdom 05/12/2014 3:11 Departure Scan
Tamworth, United Kingdom 04/12/2014 15:47 Arrival Scan
Eindhoven, Netherlands 04/12/2014 3:00 Departure Scan
Eindhoven, Netherlands 03/12/2014 20:42 Origin Scan
Netherlands 03/12/2014 12:02 Order Processed: Ready for UPS

Moonbeam

I have the Samsung Chrome book for 2 years ,it is good , not good for dev and very limited shell but very good for web and college work .
It is far easier to use then an iPad .
I got my husband the new Lenovo one for Christmas because the Toshiba 2 is out of my price range .
Paid £179 for it on Amazon

moonboy52

The 2 year 1Tb Drive offer swung it for me.

I would have liked an IPS screen, but at least is has 4Gb of Ram.

I am not sure if one can do it on the Lenovo, but i was reading that some people have Linux installed as a dual boot or by way of a Virtual machine.

shreddedloops

I ordered on Sunday, got the confirmation on Monday but have yet to receive a dispatch notice. Tracking just says "Order in Process"

moonboy52

shreddedloops wrote: »

I ordered on Sunday, got the confirmation on Monday but have yet to receive a dispatch notice. Tracking just says "Order in Process"

You will have it despatched later today or tomorrow morning i'm sure.

It seems to be around 72 hours after the confirmation comes through.

Lazybones

Is anyone considering this or has done it already?

Run any Android App on your Chromebook:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2686712/run-any-android-app-on-your-chromebook-with-this-hack.html

REXER

shreddedloops wrote: »

I ordered on Sunday, got the confirmation on Monday but have yet to receive a dispatch notice. Tracking just says "Order in Process"

I am in the same boat, although I ordered a Flex laptop on Monday, the details are the same! "Order in Process" even though the product was listed as shipping in 2-3 days!

I called the IE number earlier today and was put through to their call centre that I assume is in the far east. The response on giving the order number was "hmm, that should ship in 2-3 days, let me check up what the problem is and I will send you an e-mail." I am still waiting? :mad:

Taking a rather late look at the performance of Digitalriver I am very disappointed that Lenovo are using such an unprofessional company for direct sales.

From all the complaints in the links, it seems that they have serious issues and as soon as you click buy you can't then cancel! :eek:

Very dodgy indeed!

http://www.customerservicescoreboard.com/Digital+River

http://www.zdnet.com/article/ordering-a-laptop-from-lenovo-a-survivors-tale/

Paranoid Mandroid

Lazybones wrote: »

Is anyone considering this or has done it already?

Run any Android App on your Chromebook:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2686712/run-any-android-app-on-your-chromebook-with-this-hack.html

Cheers for that. I'm going to try something like that. The first avi file I tried to play on it had no audio. There is no vlc alternative and I cant seem to get latest codecs to work. In saying that, I'm no expert and didn't spend hours working it out. I'd really like to be able to play various video files. It might say the chromebook supports mp4, avi etc but I'm finding it won't play everything you throw at it. Bit of homework to do.

Moonbeam

moonboy52 wrote: »

The 2 year 1Tb Drive offer swung it for me.

I would have liked an IPS screen, but at least is has 4Gb of Ram.

I am not sure if one can do it on the Lenovo, but i was reading that some people have Linux installed as a dual boot or by way of a Virtual machine.

It is possible ,I have not bothered though as for now it does everything I need and I just ssh to any other machines I need to access.
The limited shell is a bit of a pain for trouble shooting but nothing a "normal" user would notice.

Moonbeam

Your parcel arrived at the carrier facility \o/

I use the Chromecast with mine for Netflix and a bigger screen,they are £18 on Amazon atm.

moonboy52

Paranoid Mandroid wrote: »

Bit of homework to do.

Uploading the file to Drive and playing it from there or re-encoding is the only way i could find in the few minutes googling it. There has to be another way :P

Do-more

Lots of people use the Chromebox for XBMC so you could easily dual boot Openelec from a USB stick on this chromebook and it will play just about anything you throw at it.

moonboy52

Do-more wrote: »

Lots of people use the Chromebox for XBMC so you could easily dual boot Openelec from a USB stick on this chromebook and it will play just about anything you throw at it.

Now we are talking. Nice recommendation Do-more

Cossax

Anyone want to do a small review once you get it?
I was in two minds, should really have jumped on it when the discount code was still valid - still tempted even now.