Price Research: Our research indicates that 32GB Samsung Chromebook CB4 Laptop is $70.99 less (35.49% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199.99
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Is the screen great? No. But my 8 year old daughter loves her little Chromebook, and it got her through all last year of virtual schooling. It's $129! Accept the limitations or buy something for far more. I'm debating getting another one now for our 5 year old.
We bought this when Samsung was knocking these out at $105. I returned my, Chromebook has some major compatibility issues with accessories. Webcam doesn't work; USB-C doesn't recognize normal accessories like HDMI plugs.
The 11" version of chrome book only has 1 USB-C and 1 USB, so you'll have to spend more money to buy expansion USB hubs. The screen on this is HORRIBLE, vs. other TFTs I have. Looks like a 50s Techni-color had a baby with 20s Black & White picture. Picture looks straight up B&W at non-optimal viewing angle.
That's very cool of you. I wish I understood this more... do you come out ahead in the transaction? Would you say you are wealthy?
I am genuinely curious as to how this works.
I don't think this works in theory or in practice based on the list price I am seeing. Regardless, anything would be subject to an audit, which I don't think this would stand up to, meaning that the deduction provided by the donation would be lowered to the price paid on the receipt, or even a lower price based on perceived current market value of the item (used computers would generally have a lower perceived current market value than the price paid originally, and certainly the list cost, if it was higher than what was paid).
Here is how this would work, in general:
Let's say you earn enough money to have your next dollar of federal taxable income taxed at the highest tax rate, 37%, meaning you made more, after other deductions, than $518,401 for the 2021 tax year. The list price on this item is $229, so you would reduce your taxable income by $229, which would, in effect, reduce your taxes by .37 * $229, or $84.73. So if you paid less than $84.73, and received a reduced tax bill of $84.73, you would in turn have a net gain on the transaction.
If you made less than $518,401 after other deductions in the tax year 2021, the math would be different and you would get less of a benefit from the donation deduction, meaning you would need to pay even less than the $84.73 to see a benefit here.
With the price being $129 plus taxes, there isn't a positive benefit to this transaction, and, as called out before, it wouldn't withstand any regulatory pressure if that pressure was applied. State taxation will vary depending on the state and is in no way accounted for in my example.
What's the difference between Acer Chromebook 311 for the same price at Walmart? Which one is better?
The Acer has an IPS display and N4020 CPU, which is slightly better than N4000 on the Samsung. The Acer also has 1 more USB C port and 1 more USB A port. However, the Acer also has distorted audio depending on sound frequency and at higher volume levels.
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With the price being $129 plus taxes, there isn't a positive benefit to this transaction, and, as called out before, it wouldn't withstand any regulatory pressure if that pressure was applied. State taxation will vary depending on the state and is in no way accounted for in my example.
Good explanation.
Plus you have to consider that to take a deduction at all you'd have to itemize. Nowadays with the higher standard deduction >90% of people do not itemize so this wouldn't even be an option in the first place.
You can claim $300 of cash donations if you take standard deduction but donating goods is not counted.
I hope the original claim was a joke and not tax fraud.
Please explain, am not good with taxes, but donating to a good cause and write it off is interesting to me,
Thank you
It's a dumb post. Either they don't realize how taxes actually work (you don't get to deduct charitable donations from tax owed, it reduces your earned income IF you itemize your tax deductions), or they just thought it was funny.
New to Chromebooks. Does it make sense to convert to a Linux machine like mint? Or not enough memory? Seems like you'd be dependent on Google cloud services? Is a cheap laptop a better option?
I wouldn't worry about converting it to Linux. Use ChromeOS and work with it. Get used to the system, then if you want, look into Linux OS. The Google system ain't that bad. Yeah you got stuff to deal with.
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It's a dumb post. Either they don't realize how taxes actually work (you don't get to deduct charitable donations from tax owed, it reduces your earned income IF you itemize your tax deductions), or they just thought it was funny.
Oh, now am confused 😕
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Would consider it for basic Chromebook introduction use if it allowed you to control the interface with touch
Would rather wait on a deal with touchscreen control.
$259 will get you a touchscreen on a Lenovo with similar specs.
I am genuinely curious as to how this works.
Would consider it for basic Chromebook introduction use if it allowed you to control the interface with touch
Would rather wait on a deal with touchscreen control.
$259 will get you a touchscreen on a Lenovo with similar specs.
The 11" version of chrome book only has 1 USB-C and 1 USB, so you'll have to spend more money to buy expansion USB hubs. The screen on this is HORRIBLE, vs. other TFTs I have. Looks like a 50s Techni-color had a baby with 20s Black & White picture. Picture looks straight up B&W at non-optimal viewing angle.
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I am genuinely curious as to how this works.
Here is how this would work, in general:
Let's say you earn enough money to have your next dollar of federal taxable income taxed at the highest tax rate, 37%, meaning you made more, after other deductions, than $518,401 for the 2021 tax year. The list price on this item is $229, so you would reduce your taxable income by $229, which would, in effect, reduce your taxes by .37 * $229, or $84.73. So if you paid less than $84.73, and received a reduced tax bill of $84.73, you would in turn have a net gain on the transaction.
If you made less than $518,401 after other deductions in the tax year 2021, the math would be different and you would get less of a benefit from the donation deduction, meaning you would need to pay even less than the $84.73 to see a benefit here.
With the price being $129 plus taxes, there isn't a positive benefit to this transaction, and, as called out before, it wouldn't withstand any regulatory pressure if that pressure was applied. State taxation will vary depending on the state and is in no way accounted for in my example.
With the price being $129 plus taxes, there isn't a positive benefit to this transaction, and, as called out before, it wouldn't withstand any regulatory pressure if that pressure was applied. State taxation will vary depending on the state and is in no way accounted for in my example.
Good explanation.
Plus you have to consider that to take a deduction at all you'd have to itemize. Nowadays with the higher standard deduction >90% of people do not itemize so this wouldn't even be an option in the first place.
You can claim $300 of cash donations if you take standard deduction but donating goods is not counted.
I hope the original claim was a joke and not tax fraud.
Thank you
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