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Best Chromebook for 8 year old

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Strawberryjams · 24/10/2023 16:24

Hey everyone,

My dd is nearly 8 and for her bday we were hoping to get her a chromebook as she uses these at school and enjoys them.
It’s main uses would be for homework, Minecraft and some roblox (I assume this will grow as she gets older).

From what I’m reading online they only last around 5 years with updates stopping around that time. I also read that to look for ones with at least 32GB, intel and 4GB plus of RAM. This is pretty much gobbledygook to me!
I have found a few that fit those specs but with 64GB which I assume is better.

Im wary to go into a shop and they then talk me into buying something ridiculously expensive when something cheaper would be just as good!

Many help or advice appreciated.
Thanks

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IamSmarticus · 24/10/2023 16:57

No recommendations on a new one but just to say that the updates on mine stopped about 18 months ago and its still going strong.

I didn't even know that was a thing until the notification popped up to let me know that there would be no further updates, prompting me to Google it!

margotrose · 24/10/2023 17:01

You don't need them to keep updating - they'll still work fine!

Strawberryjams · 24/10/2023 17:27

Oh fab @IamSmarticus and @margotrose I didn’t realise this. Was worried I ended up buying one that was a couple of years old and would end up defunct in 3 years!

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