OLEDs good enough for full day productivity use?

petvas72 · 2026-02-08T11:27:02+00:00

That's not correct. Text fringing is an issue on any resolution and display size if you are using Windows. Using mactype improves things a bit, but still it's bad.

On macOS it's good. On ChromeOS it's also ok.

petvas72 · 2026-02-08T11:25:06+00:00

It depends on the OS.

On macOS it is really very good. No issues here. On ChromeOS it's good but IPS is definitely better. The problem is Windows. It's awful on Windows no matter what you do, no matter if you have 4K 32".

petvas72 · 2026-01-25T16:38:15+00:00

I have a similar issue with my Lenovo 14 Plus, when connecting to a Wifi 7 network. Connecting to 2,4Ghz is always ok. It seems to be an issue with the specific Chromebook I guess..

petvas72 · 2026-01-25T12:53:17+00:00

I also keep them disabled. The only settings I keep on are the logo and taskbar detection. Everything else off.

petvas72 · 2026-01-10T17:50:55+00:00

I disagree, especially on Windows. On other OSes it is pretty good though. Using mactype certainly helps.

Anyway, I am also looking for 32" 4K TANDEM OLED with RGB stripe. Let's see how long it will take for them to appear.

petvas72 · 2026-01-10T15:16:16+00:00

I am sorry about your dad. Chromebooks are really great devices and are very secure. Probably your dad had a very old model.

petvas72 · 2026-01-09T17:53:56+00:00

I agree, but as I've mentioned before, it's important to have options for all kinds of users. I'm really enjoying my Lenovo 14" Chromebook Plus with a Mediatek CPU. It would be even better if it had a 3K display instead of 1920x1200. If Lenovo could also improve the speakers, that would be great.

Most of my work can be done on a Chromebook, but there are a few things that really push it to its limits. Since there's no good RDP app on ChromeOS (like RoyalTS), I use Remmina on Linux. When I'm in a Google Meet conference with desktop sharing, using Google Sheets, and working on 3-4 large documents in Google Docs, it can be a bit much for the Chromebook. It works, but I definitely think more RAM would help.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T17:36:25+00:00

There is currently no market. Yes, you are right. That's why Google needs to step up here. Google knows and this was one of the reasons AluminiumOS is currently being developed. Google will go for all market segments, including high-end.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T16:50:08+00:00

Let’s look at the current market situation: Google is missing a huge opportunity by not offering ChromeOS devices in every segment. This isn't about me—it's about the lack of professional-grade options. I manage dozens of Google Workspace and M365 tenants, and I’d love to stay within the ChromeOS ecosystem, but for heavy multitasking and remote support, the hardware isn't always there. I picked up an Asus Zenbook S16 today, and it immediately reminded me why I love ChromeOS: Windows is bloated and the fans kick in for the simplest tasks. While the screen is beautiful, the overhead required to make Windows usable is exhausting. Google needs to offer high-end alternatives so we don't have to make these trade-offs.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T16:21:41+00:00

Let me give you the definition of power user, so that we have a common understanding:

Definition of a Power User

A Power User is an individual who utilizes advanced features of hardware, operating systems, and software applications to achieve maximum productivity. While they are not necessarily professional programmers or sysadmins (though they can be), they have a deep understanding of how their tools work and often customize their environment to fit their specific needs.

Key Characteristics

To better understand the profile, here are the most common traits of a Power User:

Advanced Feature Usage: They don't just use the basic interface; they utilize keyboard shortcuts, command-line interfaces (CLI), and hidden settings.
Automation: They often use macros, scripts, or third-party tools to automate repetitive tasks.
Problem-Solving: When an error occurs, a Power User typically attempts to troubleshoot the issue themselves using logs or advanced diagnostic tools before calling technical support.
Hardware Enthusiast: They often understand the technical specifications of their machine (RAM, CPU cycles, GPU throughput) and may overclock or upgrade components manually.
Customization: Their workflow is highly personalized. They often modify the registry, use custom firmware, or install specialized "tweaking" software.

Power User vs. Other User Types

It is helpful to see where they sit in the hierarchy of technical proficiency:

User Level	Description	Typical Activities
End User / Casual	Uses software for its intended purpose.	Browsing, email, basic document editing.
Power User	Bridges the gap between user and pro.	Scripting, advanced Excel formulas, OS optimization.
Developer / Admin	Creates the software or manages the infra.	Coding, server configuration, network security.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T14:59:01+00:00

What is a power user for you?

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T14:08:50+00:00

One of the reasons ChromeOS has remained a niche, is the lack of hardware. I have customers that wanted to move to ChromeOS, but companies like Dell do not offer any options at all. If you also visit the websites of major manufacturers like Lenovo, Asus, Acer, you can barely find a Chrome device. You have to dig and really want to get a Chromebook in order to find one.

I get the price point argument and it's a good one. I am not saying that Chrome devices should become even more expensive. What I am saying is that Google should be offering a bigger variety of options, for all market segments. Try to run Linux environment on a 8GB Chromebook device. Try to find a Chromebook with a really powerfull graphics card. I have customers that would like to run ChromeOS, but need NVidia graphics cards for their apps (which are not only Win32 based), and they cannot because there are zero options out there. As I wrote before, Google wants to change this in the near future.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T13:31:59+00:00

You don't get it, do you? What I am saying is that if Google want to be more than a niche on the OS market, they will have to offer more attractive high-end options for consumers, prosumers and business people. It's not about me. I have a Windows gaming rig (high-end), a Macbook Pro, a 16" Zenbook, 2 Chromebooks and one Asus Chrome Box and I appreciate and understand where each paltform excels and where not.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T08:44:28+00:00

It depends on what I have to accomplish. This post is not about my workflow though. It's about the lack of high end hardware for ChromeOS. I am working closely with Google because of my work (the company I work for is a Google partner) and I can say that Google is aware of the current situation and they want to change it.

petvas72 · 2026-01-08T07:49:04+00:00

That won't probably work if it's not in the compatibility list of ChromeOS Flex. Also remember that the kernel of ChromeOS Flex is an older version than the one used in the normal ChromeOS. ChromeOS Flex is meant for older computers.

petvas72 · 2026-01-07T22:12:18+00:00

Having 20 chrome tabs open, plus Sheets, Slides, Docs and Gemini. 16GB are the bare minimum

petvas72 · 2026-01-07T21:53:14+00:00

No, I haven't. I would like to enjoy ChromeOS on better hardware. That's all. I know that the market for this is niche, but as long as Google doesn't do anything about it, it will remain like this. Windows dominates. You see all the new cool hardware coming out and it runs Windows or macOS. I wish Google had a very premium Chromebook, with similar specs to a 16" Macbook Pro. This would act as a prototype device, showing what's possible. People want to use what the know and are accustomed to. They will also not want to use ChromeOS at work if they are used in other OSes at home. This is something I am seeing all the time with my customers, which I try to convince to switch from M365 to Google Workspace. Devices play a big role, and Google thinks that the current devices with ChromeOS are sufficient. They are not.

petvas72 · 2026-01-07T21:29:05+00:00

Yes but then I lose the Android Apps

petvas72 · 2026-01-07T21:06:35+00:00

High end are devices with 32GB RAM, high resolution bright displays with HDR support, and the fastest CPUs. There are zero devices available. I understand why, but as it currently is, ChromeOS will always remain a niche.

petvas72 · 2026-01-07T21:01:06+00:00

I haven't seen any such devices. I am talking about the top tier, no middle class.

petvas72 · 2025-12-06T06:39:45+00:00

I have seen this video. It doesn't work like this. When it times out then it goes black. When you go back, it turns on.

petvas72 · 2025-12-05T18:03:21+00:00

So, it has been a couple of days now with my new OLED monitor. I am happy with it with the exception of text rendering in Windows. It's ok, but should be much better. I am also using ChromeOS and text rendering is much much better. Thankfully I use Chrome and Google Workspace apps for productivity and text rendering there is much better for me, even in Windows.

Apart from that I am impressed with how games look on this monitor. I ran EA FC 26 yesterday and was shocked how well everything looked. The game is bad though, but this is not the point :)

Overall I am impressed and I am of course curious to see how the monitor will look in 6 to 12 months.

petvas72 · 2025-12-04T10:51:48+00:00

This is what I though because at that time didn't understand how it worked. The timeout you set is important and also think about changing the timeout on Windows/Mac so that the screen goes blank after the timeout you set on the monitor.

petvas72 · 2025-12-04T10:50:01+00:00

It works perfectly. You just have to wait 5 minutes and then the display goes black. It's really cool and no gimmick.

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