Chromebook c13 is slow with my usage, maybe w/4GB ram

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Shortcomings for C13 https://github.com/kinu-garage/hut_10sqft/issues/881 so far:

• SC-1.Slow (maybe due to 4GB ram, which is the same as Duet).
• SC-2. Bulkier than Duet (it's not the device' fault, it's my fault of choosing that one for my usecases that I didn't really review upon purchase).

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There's 8GB ram Chromebook with Trackpoint https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-CHRMBOOK-I5-1245U-256GB-Black/dp/B0BDXL959J where there's a 3rd party seller, Lagoom Sales with a concerning 3.1/5 stars (over the last 12 months but lifetime review is 4.6/5), selling with $450 or less with "Very Good".

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Spec comparison of the one I have or I'm interested in getting:

Thinkpad name	RAM	Weight	Storage	CPU model	GPU coprocessor	GPU ram	Screen size
C13	4GB	‎2.1 kg / 4.7 pounds	?	Athlon	AMD Radeon	?	13 in
C14	8GB	1.6 kg / 3.4 lbs	‎256 GB SSD	Core i5	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	32 MB	14 in

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That seller on amazon no longer lists $450 item...only $1K+ are left on amazon.com.

I see some below $500 items on ebay.com, says "eBay Refurbished".

Is eBay Refurbished Good? (thesmallbusinessblog.net)

Cons of Buying eBay Refurbished

• Limited Availability: Refurbished items are not always available on eBay, so you may have to wait for the item you want to become available.
• Uncertainty: While eBay’s refurbished program offers quality items, there is still some uncertainty when buying a refurbished item. You may not know the full history of the item, and there is always a risk that the item may not work as expected.
• Return Policy: Before buying a refurbished item on eBay, be sure to read the seller’s return policy. Some sellers may not accept returns, while others may charge a restocking fee.

Some of them have good seller reputation, free return policy.

Is Lenovo Duet really qualifying for replacing nexus10?

Spec comparison of the one I have or I'm interested in getting:

Thinkpad name	RAM	Weight	Storage	CPU model	GPU coprocessor	GPU ram	Screen size	Item dimension
Lenovo C14	8GB	1.6 kg / 3.4 lbs	‎256 GB SSD	Core i5-1245U	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	32 MB	14 in (1920 x 1080)	12.810 x 8.540 x 0.780
Lenovo C13 (*1)	4GB	2.1kg/4.7lbs 1.45kg / 3.20lbs	32 GB	Athlon	AMD Radeon	?	13 in	18x11x3 in (?) 12.1 x 8.4 x 0.72 in
Lenovo Chromebook Duet	4GB LPDDR4X (Soldered)	.449 kg / 0.99 lbs (I guess w/o k/b)	64 GB eMMC	MediaTek™ Helio P60T Processor (2.00 GHz, 8 Cores, 8 Threads)	ARM G72 MP3 800GHz	TBD	10.1 in (1920x1200)	9.44 x 6.29 x 0.29 inches
Google Nexus10 (spec from gsmarena.com Android 4.2 (JellyBean) - 5.1 (Lollipop)	2 GB	603 g (1.33 lb)	16GB or 32GB	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15	Mali-T604 MP4	TBD	10.1 in (2560 x 1600 pixels)	263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm (10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 in)

*1...Spec is kind of doubtful...There is another C13 on the same page in comparison chart that has very different spec figures e.g. RAM size, dimension. So original info crossed out and updated with "another c13" spec, which seems to match with what I have

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Is 8GB RAM enough to run Linux extension on Chromebook?

No definitive answers found so far. So some inputs below.

• Bard says yes:

  Yes, 8GB of RAM is enough to run the Linux extension on a Chromebook. However, it depends on the specific Linux applications you plan to use. If you are only going to use light-weight Linux applications, such as text editors, web browsers, and email clients, then 8GB of RAM should be sufficient. However, if you plan to use more demanding Linux applications, such as video editors, game development tools, or programming IDEs, then you may want to consider a Chromebook with 16GB of RAM.

• Not linux but some say 8GB is fine for MS Teams, MS Office Online (reddit.com).

Rough usecases and device in charge

• c14: 2nd lighter laptop. Emacs capable.
• c13: Kids laptop.
• Duet: Reading (k/b may be even removed)
• Nexus10: To retire, or Amazon reader with less content so it may function better with more space in HDD?

Went with c14 on ebay, $350 originally.