Here is a full list of supported file types as well as supported filesystems. You're also correct in thinking that using removable storage solutions is a fantastic option, one many, many users in our community take advantage of. I know that the Chromebook itself is not really supposed to be used to store data on a hard drive, but if I had an external hard drive that was plugged into the Chromebook via USB, would it be able to read and play video files? And if so, what video file types are compatible with the Chromebook?Ĭorrect, Chromebooks aren't designed to keep a lot of data stored locally on the device. Ah, another question, if you don't mind.It's great that you're doing research to understand the platform before jumping in blind. Not everyone is though, so value is relative to you. For the "ideal" customer - a user who is already heavily invested in the Google ecosystem - Chromebooks are a fantastic purchase option. The total value of Chromebooks is actually quite stunning, but that value decreases on a per-user basis depending on the factors intended usage, expectations, and personal workflow. I'm mainly trying to figure out if the loss in utility with the Chromebook is worth them being so cheap/lightweight/fast.
I may come back with more questions on apps later. I knew it was a long shot re: the DS emulator, but it doesn't hurt to ask! The only thing I can point to is this article about a GameBoy Color emulator that was coded in HTML5 and Javascript, but it seems the site that originally hosted it has been taken offline. I'm not well informed on the various available emulators for the Nintendo DS platform, so I can't tell you which of these is the most likely (but I assume that none of the above are likely to have matured enough to be playable). You would have three options:ĭual boot to another operating system that has an emulator developed for it.
First, am I correct in assuming that the apps available in the Chrome Web Store that I can get to when using Chrome on my Windows PC are exactly the apps available to me using a Chromebook?.Guide: Interactive Chromebook Comparison & Buyer's Guide Chart
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