Thursday, November 21, 2013

HP Chromebook 14 ChromeOS/Ubuntu 13.10 Compatibility List

Chromebook compatibility list

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HP Chromebook 14 Compatibility List

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Hardware/SoftwareChromeOSChr-Ubuntu 13.10

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Time from Ctrl+D or Ctrl+L to LoginAbout 8 secondsAbout 12 seconds

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WifiAutomatically detects networksAutomatically detects networks

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HSPA+ 3G modemPre-configured for T-mobileUser selects carrier and data plan (T-mobile)

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Wired network via USB adapterWorks "plug and play"Works "plug and play"

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Trackpad/scrollingPre-configuredPre-configured by Chr-Ubuntu

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BluetoothWorks - tested Motorola S9 HeadphonesWorks - tested Motorola S9 Headphones

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User AccountsMultiple with Account or guestMultiple with Admin, User, Guest

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SoundPre-configuredWorks "out of the box"

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BrightnessHotkey adjustmentAdjustable in settings

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HDMI video-outWorks - tested BenQ monitorWorks - tested BenQ monitor

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Video playbackSupports most formatsSupports more formats (such as .wmv)

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Google Hangouts video chatPre-configuredWorks with Linux plug-in from Google

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Google EarthNot availableWorks but requires recompiling .deb file

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Google Drive/DocsWorksWorks

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Drop BoxAvailableAvailable

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Libre OfficeNot availableAvailable

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Photo EditingA few good online appsMany Editor options like GIMP

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USB mass storageWorks mostly including USB 3.0Works mostly including USB 3.0

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Local USB printerNot availableMost work with pre-installed CUPS drivers

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Local USB scannerNot availableWorks with tested HP scanner and HPLIP

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USB DVD PlaybackNot availableWorks with Ubuntu restricted extras and DCSS

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DVD Movie RippingNot availableAcidRip converts movies to AVI: 2.5H in 45 mins

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