would this be a good choice for a college freshman? Mostly watching Netflix or Hulu plus and doing school projects?
1341193
I use mine to watch video files all the time. The HDMI port makes it a snap to hook up to a TV as well.
1341194
I would recommend it to you. The wide screen makes it ideal for movies, but the audio quality is not so great. I wouldn't say it's bad though, just the internal speakers are sub-par. Get a set of external speakers, and you'll be good to go. As far as school projects go, it's been able to handle all the projects I've used it for :)
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I suppose it depends on your standards and application that you're running. I am using it for office purposes so spreadsheets, web displays and periodic videos work perfectly fine for me.If your plan is to watch high-definition movies and are picky about it I'd say probably not.
1264418
Startup is pretty quick. Remember, the chromebox can only play thru a web browser. I would be hesitant to stream something that requires a ton of resources.
1930906
I think you'd like this laptop. Ease of use is more an operating system issue than the computer itself. This laptop comes with Windows 7 AND Windows 8 so you have a choice. A lot of people prefer the older Windows 7 environment and that's what's loaded. If you decide to move to Windows 8, the disks are provided for that. The computer itself is well laid out and the touch-pad works well as do the other features like the WiFi. As with any computer, there will be a learning curve, so don't expect to jump in without a little training or help. This laptop would be excellent for school and internet use. Nothing to maintain except the battery (needs a charge ever so often), and the keyboard is shielded so it's less prone to dust & gunk than some models.
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If you are mainly interested in Netflix, my vote would be to go with the Roku. I got a Linksys dma2100 and I still cannot get the vmcNetFlix plugin to work to watch Netflix through the Media Center software. Plus I was hoping to stream Hulu.com through Media Center and cannot do that either. My plan at this point is to just find an older XP tower and set it next to the TV. This way I am free to choose Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Boxee, etc. I will probably hang on to my extender to see whether there will be more options for it over the next year.
1613683
Yes as long as you have access to WiFi. MY Daughter loves Netflix on it too! I love it!
2258513
It's a terrific starter laptop!! I don't know anything about the videos but the speed will depend on your internet service ( eg. Verizon Fios has about 3 different levels)
1493908
This is good for a college student, you will have to purchase Microsoft Office for it. No issues to report so far, still works just fine.
7299
Yes. Not in HD . And you will have about 48 mbps to enjoy it with out too much buffering . I would just by a notbote at a store for 250 will be hd and stream flawlessly. This is the same model they used at my high school. So google takes 30 sec + to load.
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I have both Netflix and Hulu+ apps on the D2-721 and they work perfectly. The D2-721 (or the D2-721G) is good for watching video since it has a larger screen with 800x600 resolution, compared to just 800x480 for most other 7" tablets.Most racing games can run just fine on the D2-721, but for those with high-end graphics the display may become choppy.
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Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube are all options in this model. If you have it set up for wi-fi, you can do software updates. Google the owner's manual if you need directions on how to do any of that. I watch YouTube all the time, but don't use any of the pay services.
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This tablet is an all around device. It has a market for you to download games, ebooks, video chat apps like oovoo, tango ect. It comes with an adapter so you'll be able to plug your USB into so you could transfer photos, words, power point, excel, music, what ever it maybe. You can download the Hulu app and your good to watch. I watch Netflix on mines. If you do decide on this product you will not be disappointed. It's well worth the buy
1039630
Honestly, I dont thnk you will be able to do much of anything with it. The one I had I had to return because it constantly crashed with the most basic programs. It would freez up 2 or 3 Times a day just running simple programs from the internet.
762153
Yes. Amazon Instant, Netflix, Redbox Instant and VUDU - But not Hulu Plus. That was the big downside for me.
1655396
I think that it is appropriate for a college student. We bought it for an 11 year old grandson. His father used it more than he did!
530639
I would have to say yes, although I'm just an art student, so I'm still in learning, however, even so, I do like this tablet. Especially because of the smaller version of the big 24hd. As an art student, I have to carry it for work to school and back, so it's perfect for me. Even for home I simply love it. It's comfortable to work on it on a table, or on your lap, or however you want. Good luck with your choice! :)
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It is faster than I expected. The time it takes to turn on and shutdown surprised me. As for using it for homework, it should do you fine. I use word, excel and one note and have been pleased so far.