Is this an appropriate chomebook for a senior? null

Got this 1200 x 1900 display, touch screen model for my 96 yo Mother. She has experienced 'fat finger' dilemma trying to touch the 'tiny' icons on the touch-screen. There is an option to use a magnifier feature that could help avoid that dilemma. Note: in native 1200 x 1900 screen resolution many icons have 'tiny' words/letters that are hard to read. A definite advantage is the non-requirement to have and use a 'malware/virus checker' program (no executable programs are permitted on this Chrome OS computer). GMail is an icon on the desktop and makes it easy to access email online -- easy to access as the icon resides in the 'tray' on the screen. You can add other icons to the tray (e.g., Yahoo Mail). Leaving folders (yahoo mail) open on the desktop proved a problem for my Mother -- she repeatedly closed them unintentionally and typing the URLs in proved difficult because of the 'complete the address' feature being on (not turned off). It is important that a limited experience internet/computer user have a knowledgeable 'Chrome OS' user available to set-up icons in the desktop tray that will simplify use of the computer. NOTE: there is an 'detailed' ACER (31 pgs) tutorial that is downloadable to the computer -- it is quite thorough, but doesn't address everything. It does address us of uTube videos, etc. There are very good uTube 'tutorial' videos for various subjects (How to ... ).

This would be very good for someone who wants to surf the internet, check email and social media, etc. Chromebooks are different from standard laptop products in that they are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and documents living in the cloud. Because of this they don’t have much for on board storage but they also are not expensive either. If you need to use third party software applications that must be installed on the computer, a Chromebook is likely not for you, where a Windows laptop would suit you better.

It is perfect for a senior as it is so easy to use and even has a touchscreen. It is very user friendly .We bought it for an eighty five year old relative and they are very pleased. They use it every day to follow the stock market and contact friends.

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Got this 1200 x 1900 display, touch screen model for my 96 yo Mother. She has experienced 'fat finger' dilemma trying to touch the 'tiny' icons on the touch-screen. There is an option to use a magnifier feature that could help avoid that dilemma. Note: in native 1200 x 1900 screen resolution many icons have 'tiny' words/letters that are hard to read. A definite advantage is the non-requirement to have and use a 'malware/virus checker' program (no executable programs are permitted on this Chrome OS computer). GMail is an icon on the desktop and makes it easy to access email online -- easy to access as the icon resides in the 'tray' on the screen. You can add other icons to the tray (e.g., Yahoo Mail). Leaving folders (yahoo mail) open on the desktop proved a problem for my Mother -- she repeatedly closed them unintentionally and typing the URLs in proved difficult because of the 'complete the address' feature being on (not turned off). It is important that a limited experience internet/computer user have a knowledgeable 'Chrome OS' user available to set-up icons in the desktop tray that will simplify use of the computer. NOTE: there is an 'detailed' ACER (31 pgs) tutorial that is downloadable to the computer -- it is quite thorough, but doesn't address everything. It does address us of uTube videos, etc. There are very good uTube 'tutorial' videos for various subjects (How to ... ).
Answered by horuho45 7 years ago
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This would be very good for someone who wants to surf the internet, check email and social media, etc. Chromebooks are different from standard laptop products in that they are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and documents living in the cloud. Because of this they don’t have much for on board storage but they also are not expensive either. If you need to use third party software applications that must be installed on the computer, a Chromebook is likely not for you, where a Windows laptop would suit you better.
Answered by TeamAcer 7 years ago
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It is perfect for a senior as it is so easy to use and even has a touchscreen. It is very user friendly .We bought it for an eighty five year old relative and they are very pleased. They use it every day to follow the stock market and contact friends.
Answered by beachblossom 7 years ago
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