Consider your needs and preferences before choosing Chrome OS for your IdeaPad 100S over Windows 10.
Consider your needs and preferences before choosing Chrome OS for your IdeaPad 100S over Windows 10.
I strongly disliked chrome OS on my chromebook; I switched to Ubuntu instead, even though it isn’t flawless but it functions most of the time. If you’re not browsing the web much, chrome OS is really poor—it demands too much effort to run programs meant for Linux. Personally, I’d stick with Windows 10 and tweak it a bit for better speed. I actually found it faster than 7 when I turned off all unnecessary apps. If you prefer something similar to Windows, Linux Mint is a great option; it really depends on your needs.
I've already set up Chromixium about a month ago, but I didn't feel the need to update this discussion. Speaking of updates, Windows 10 isn't stable in any way. It's really problematic—start menus behave erratically, searches fail half the time. Chromixium has performed flawlessly with no issues, offering excellent battery performance. I can now run Ubuntu applications alongside Chrome and even Chrome extensions. Also, Windows 10 struggled to launch Chrome on the 100S because it was consuming excessive RAM, but now Chrome runs smoothly with 4 to 10 tabs open. It's impressive how Linux can revitalize a low-end machine.
I didn’t mean to sound upset, honestly—I meant it differently. Windows 10 works well on strong machines, but on laptops I’ve faced many issues like the ones you mentioned. I couldn’t even keep three or four tabs open in Chrome or Firefox, and that’s mainly due to the limited hardware, plus Windows’ memory handling isn’t very efficient. Plus, other background processes add to the strain.
You haven't checked my previous messages, as they're not stored here. Windows 10 is handling it well, and Chromiumium is already set up as a Ubuntu/Chrome OS mix.
It seems this device should work perfectly with Windows. It's a dual-core processor running on Haswell architecture, equipped with over 2GB of RAM and an SSD storage. There aren't any apparent issues to hinder its performance. For a machine priced between $250 and $300, it offers solid value.