It had the longest support period, i think it's 8 years as you mentioned.
I do a lot of jam sessions and workshops via Zoom and sometimes facebook, when someone hosts those. The workshops are recorded by the host and the mp4 files shared via dropbox. I then transfer/download those files onto a flashdrive but the process has been painfully slow and somewhat clunky.
The Galaxy Chromebook promises a much faster file transfer/download and smoother experience. And the volume levels and output promises to be perfect for music purposes. Or at least far superior to my low priced chromebook I've been using all throughout the Covid pandemic which has been extremely challenging to play music with other musicians. I know it's still going to be challenging to play in real time, because of the connectivity variances, but at least I should be able to hear others when I'm playing and be heard better. Saw a deal with the Samsung Galaxy and the features seem very appealing.
I'll be wiping this chromebook clean and giving it to a neighbor who only wants to play poker and other games. But I'll see about how to possibly extend the life of this one beyond support dates, with the caveat that she should upgrade after familiarizing with this one.
One thing I failed to learn before making the purchase of the Galaxy is whether there have been any improvements on file management functionality. I've been so accustomed to the right side/left side click for performing basic tasks, such as insert, delete, rename, cut and paste, etc. Cut and paste I use key commands, but I don't know what those key commands are with other tasks.
It seems as though chromebook users are expected to know how use key commands for even basic stuff. I think. I don't have the skill set at my fingertips to know for certain. I'm curious if all chromebooks function similarly.
Thanks for your input, it's so great to be able to rely on this community for advise and counsel.
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