Would it be possible to use this as a computer at home pc? Somehow connected to a monitor/keyboard

[radimir]

So i'm wondering, with the N4's massive specs, its basically as strong as a computer(s) we have at home.

I'm really interested in the new $250 Chromebook coming out soon. Im really considering buying one because I really just spend 100% of my time online. I'm happy enough with google docs and all the other google apps/programs. There are more coming. I do photo editing, but nothing crazy, just touch ups, and thers a chrome app that does just that, or coming out soon.

But, I'm pretty set on buying the N4 in 2 days and selling my Gnex.

So Im thinking, can't i just use the N4 as my overall internet/computer using machine?

Ive seen youtube videos of people connecting monitors and keyboards to the phone (particularly the gnex)

Would it be realistic to figure out a way to turn the phone into a home computer, say when i get home from work, and want to sit and relax and browse some internet.

 

[ChromeJob]

Yes. Might be easier with a device that has specific HDMI or DisplayPort out adapters already available. But using a phone as a computer replacement involves some compromises, so I'd do your research before deciding on keyboards, trackpads, and monitors for this phone.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Buy the Chromebook.

 

[anon(847090)]

like said above buy a chromebook for PC and nexus as a phone. using phone as a PC has many compromise.
you need to buy keyboard,mouse,battery has to be charged often, maybe a dock or something etc. Also, you lose the portability.

chromebook is only 250 and you get 100gb google drive storage for 2 years free and few goodies.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

like said above buy a chromebook for PC and nexus as a phone. using phone as a PC has many compromise.
you need to buy keyboard,mouse,battery has to be charged often, maybe a dock or something etc. Also, you lose the portability.

chromebook is only 250 and you get 100gb google drive storage for 2 years free and few goodies.

Right. For the price of the peripherals to set up your phone as a computer you're half way to a Chromebook or a cheap Windows laptop. There's no reason to try and make this compromise right now...

 

[radimir]

All very good points. Basically convinced me against doing that.

Sooo, new idea. Keep the Gnex and buy a chromebook? Hmm... not sure if I can afford both right now. I mean, it'd be kind of unnecessary at the moment.

 

[cnguyen0320]

I wouldnt buy a chromebook. Get a windows laptop since software is more readily available... Just my opinion but it makes more sense...

 

[anon(847090)]

All very good points. Basically convinced me against doing that.

Sooo, new idea. Keep the Gnex and buy a chromebook? Hmm... not sure if I can afford both right now. I mean, it'd be kind of unnecessary at the moment.

well, that's up to you. Gnexus is a nice phone but nexus 4 is a bit better.

do the math and you decide if price is a concern.

scenario 1:
if you buy just chromebook its $250 so the total cost is $250

scenario 2:
if you sell gnexus for say $250 and buy nexus 4 which is $299 or $350. you pay 50 or 100 extra. total cost 50 or 100
buy chrome for $250

scenario 2 is just $100 difference + tax and shipping.

 

[Ricky2009]

All very good points. Basically convinced me against doing that.

Sooo, new idea. Keep the Gnex and buy a chromebook? Hmm... not sure if I can afford both right now. I mean, it'd be kind of unnecessary at the moment.

Just go all in N4, N10, and a chromebook

 

[firstness]

Get an older used Windows laptop for cheap, eg Amazon.com: Dell D620 Laptop Duo Core with Windows XP: Computers & Accessories
I would find it difficult to get any real work done on anything but a full Windows machine with keyboard.

 

[Fairclough]

Using a phone is possible but it would be annoying to constantly setting up. On the other side you can use a tablet, like i am considering this for uni (or using mylappy were the coverings are destroyed.) having a tablet in a case with a built in keyboard on the case. It all is possible, its just not practical. Keep your phone for now and use a tablet, or a thin laptop... i hear that people have managed to make Android Mac Book air style laptops if they are good is a whole different story.

Personally if I was to get a Tablet or Laptop for work/study I would go with a Windows as its more set up, more programs e.g word etc.