Have had Chromebooks from the beginning, but never as a primary computer. They are a great, affordable (mine have averaged

I’ve had a Samsung chrome book 3 11.6” and I’ve had it for almost 5 years. My battery health is 90%, which it lasts 7 hours and 13 minutes on a full charge. I haven’t had any problems out of it whatsoever.

I learned Windows, MacOS, Linux, because 10-15 years ago that's what home computing was; having a powerful local system and locally installed programs. Once I thought about how I use a home computer in 2021 I'm doing everything in a browser. So I got a Chromebook just to try it and I love it for all the reasons stated in the video. As a geek the hard part is going down in processor and storage. My brain thinks I need an i5 and 256gb but not on chrome you can comfortably go down a step or 2 and be just fine.

I like Chromebooks but when the price starts getting north of $300 it doesn't make much sense when comparing to a windows laptop.

I've been using them since 2013 and just got a new one a week ago. I got several of my friends and family members to use them and they've been using them ever since.

You hit the nail on the head when you asked the question: "what do you need a laptop for?" There are millions of people who spend the VAST majority of their time surfing the web, checking their emails, and consuming content like movies, KZfaq, etc etc. For them, a Chromebook is a great, fast, and affordable machine. BUT......if your needs include heavy-lifting productivity programmes, a CB (still) won't be a good fit. So.......what do YOU need a laptop for.....??

I got a Chromebook this year (Lenovo Flex5) and currently, I'm very happy with its performance (Battery life, keyboard, and operation) for the things I'm doing with it, is it competition for MacOS or MS-Windows? My reasoning is: No, the Chromebook is a very capable personal computer solution, and an alternative for some of the common tasks done on a PC, and definitely not a toy.

I love my Chromebook! I've always been a PC user, but before the pandemic hit, I bought a Chromebook to work remotely on weekends. I too had dismissed these as toys for years, but was amazed by what I could do! Fast forward to today and I can use online tools for creating 3D prints and then converting from stl to gcode - all for free, I might add. Also, no moving parts in the CB! I can add external media (i.e. hard drive) via USB, print over my network, and remote desktop works flawlessly. I've been using Android since the Galaxy S4, so I was accustomed to the layout. Then add Google Drive and Sheets - it's almost a no brainer! Don't get me wrong, I still love the power and versatility of my laptop, but my Chromebook has definitely become my go-to.

I bought the Spin 713 and I love it for productivity, its fast and my workflow with the Google suite is seamless and they boot right up. Im an Apple guy and have a macbook air as well but prefer the Chromebook for work from home I love it and this is my first time using a Chromebook also my airpods pro work seamlessly with it as well for video conferencing. Chrome OS just keeps getting better and better.

Chromebooks are fine for most needs when I set aside my bias for Google and view them objectively. There are ways to install ChromeOS on old hardware which I’ve done, making for a cheap alternative.

I am an audio and acoustics engineer who not only runs a venue but works as a consultant and even does a bit of my own music production. This definitely puts me in the category of "power user"/artist (Sorry, but I REFUSE to use the term "creative" or "content creator", as those are very much corporate terms for someone who churns out product, but that is just me). What do I use? All of it. Including ChromeOS. Windows runs the administrative side of everything at the university venue. Microsoft 365 is just so damn good at being the go to office software! For media production, so many video editors, DAW's and the like pander to Apple so desperately that you have no choice but to be forced into their Ecosystem, paying premium prices with the hope that the $2k to $10k machine doesn't get the dreaded "vintage" status after only a couple of years. While the M1 chip has changed the game, it also backstabbed so many developers who were blindsided by how much the new ecosystem didn't work with the current software, and gave small developers zero time to adapt. Even with Rosetta II, it has been carnage on the music production side for the last 6 months, with it only getting better just recently. Not "good". Just... better. And, I use ChromeOS for everything NOT music or administrative related. What does that entail? Well, any and all of my freelance documents actually live well in Google's Docs/Slides/Numbers environment. Is their word processor as powerful as MS Word? No. But, it isn't bad. Same with all of the other office apps. I use Gmail for all of my non-day job communication. Same with the calendar, although I do have my Outlook calendar from the day job imported to make sure I don't double book. I use Google's business web tools to maintain a webpage, keep track of freelance contacts and to maintain a professional side hustle. Outside of making money, ChromeOS fits the bill for normal life. A web browser full of extensions is perfect for shopping, personal finance, watching movies, writing and even the occasional light gaming with Stadia. It lives right in the middle of the Google Nest devices, and having a Pixelbook Go and a Pixel 4a, it is like everything I do on my phone is seamless to my computer. It is literally so easy to live at home and the road with Google's Chrome/Android system that I even switched to Google Fi, getting even more perks like upgraded Drive storage and such. I literally never touch my iPad or Mac Mini unless it is to record or edit music. The hidden advantage to this is that I KNOW my private life and my freelance life is separate from my work life. There are no conflicts of interest using university software or equipment for personal gain. There are no questions if my personal emails in a work server could cause me or someone else grief. There is no legal way some opinion or action that I do on my own time will impact my work or compromise the people I work with. I don't feel that I do anything nefarious, and I am very boring. But, you never know who may find something you are doing to be in conflict with your work when you have a state job. It could very well be as simple as being accused of using state resources because you wrote up a phone list for a city council political campaign you were volunteering on for the weekend. So, better to be honest and a responsible citizen by respecting that division. And, lastly, ChromeOS is made for the AVERAGE person, which means it does the daily stuff so well, and allows you to sandbox yourself with a level you are comfortable with. Can I open Microsoft documents on a chromebook? Of course! But, I have a choice to *not* do so, and that means work stays over there, and my personal life stays over here. I don't have to run slack on my chromebook. I don't have to run Zoom, but still can use Google's Duo or Chat to speak to friends, family or for parent/teacher conferences. It allows me to not only have a home computer, but a home environment. To literally turn work *off*, yet still be connected as much as I want to. So, ChromeOS of 2021 has a vital role in society, since we are all having to work and live online more than in person these days. And, it is keeping me sane.

I'm totally a browser/web guy, and the CBook changed my life. I fought with a Windows laptop to the point of meltdown, took it back, and had a CBook running in 4 minutes. Game over. I have four, including two high powered Samsung Plus's (OCTANE benchmark 25,000+) and I can run native gmail faster than a local cooy of Outlook Express. Game over. I do everything with this puppy, am online almost all day. Granted, I don't run many apps or games. Rather, I do financial research. I do laugh when people ask me antiquated questions like what security software do I run? Huh??? My advice is to buy a fast one, check the benchmarks, spend $500 or more. Has HD, and I run Chromecast as well as use it as a music server. Cant forget the youtube connection. How do I really feel?

I currently use a Mac, but I used to have a Dell for a secondary laptop. This video is somewhat moving me to get a Chromebook.

I love Chromebook, but I have a real problem with retailers who do not include the auto update expiration in the specifications for the Chromebook.

Say what? $700!!! Are you kidding. I just bought a 17' ASUS FHD gaming laptop with a good processor, good RAM, and a 512 SSD for under $700. That's ridiculous. If you're going to spend more than $300-350 max for a Chromebook...you are wasting $$$$

A little over a year ago, I purchased a Poin2 14" Chromebook on Amazon (LT0301-01US) for $166.44 new! I love using it as I am retired I mainly use it for email and accessing the internet. Just about 11 months in, the Chromebook developed some issues and I contacted Poin2 tech support. I can honestly say I have never had such great customer service! In the end, they assisted me in returning the item for repair, keeping me advised of what the issue was all along the way, and returned it to me good as new. I have used Windows since the '80s and find the Chromebook extremely easy to use without all the Windows issues.

Problem with Chromebooks is that some school software does not support chomeOS for exams.

I don't do anything major on my Galaxy Chromebook. Web browsing, video warching and some minor picture editing are done with no issues at all and I really enjoy the experience. It connects to my phone too so that's a bonus. I don't see myself buying anything else than a Chromebook from now on unless my needs change.

Throughout the most of my working years, I wrote programs using Microsoft languages, tools and technologies. But I've also always loved Linux and had some version of Linux running at home for some 17 years or so. Now, I am learning Java programming on my Acer Spin 713 in Linux mode (Debian on Crostini), and it runs IntelliJ Idea community edition IDE just as well as my windows desktops and laptops do. If it weren't for MS Visual Studio/SQL Server and all those tools and if it weren't for music production DAWs such as FL Studio and all the VST software instruments (like my beloved Korg M1 synthesizer emulation), I probably wouldn't even need to run Windows at home since I also find myself spending more and more time in a browser. But what I love about Chromebooks is that they're this amazing intersection of Chrome OS apps, Android apps, Linux apps, web apps and cloud apps. And with all these browser extensions, there's just so much a person can do on these nifty little devices.

Got myself a chromebook and really happy with it.

I am a Chromebook "homer". I'm not a gamer, don't need a lot of storage, so it is my primary computer. It does everything I need it to. I try to stay around the $300 price tag and upgrade every two years. I see no reason whatsoever to spend $1500 for a "real" computer.

I'm writing my third book in Google Docs on this Chromebook (Acer 15"). I originally got interested in Google because of Google Drive (centralised storage) but when I realised they had a 'save offline' function I bought my first Chromebook. And haven't looked back. Even now, Windows is only just _considering_ a cloud-based shareable system.

Love the Acer Chromebook 514. The 8GB of RAM, the slim design, and the mediatek processor offers an amazing experience.

I used Windows from it's early iterations back in the 90s thru 2014 when I switched to Chrome OS. Chrome covers all of my needs as it will for most others. The OS runs very fast, even on the most modest hardware, because it's so efficient. Windows requires hardware with a lot of horsepower because it's essentially a flawed, bloated mess that is constantly vulnerable to malware. And Chromebooks seamlessly update themselves in the background, and you don't have to buy a security program for them. Chromebooks just make a lot more sense for the overwhelming majority.

I use my android phone and dell optiplex destop. I brought tv tuner for my pc and phone. I need to watch local tv without internet, play dvd , play some steam game, writing or open documents, like windows for my pc and android for my phone. If you have phone with you all the time and pc at home then you don't really need chromebook.

The never ending updates for both Windows and Mac can get annoying, even phones need endless updates nowadays, a device that boots up fast and has minimal updates is a welcome change, I don't do much with my laptops anyway

I love my chromebook. I paid less that $200.00 for my current one two years ago, Amazon refurbished. It's four years old now and I do want to get a new one, but for $700.00, might as well just buy a laptop. I won't pay more than $300.00 for CB.

I just got the Acer 314 Spin 2 in 1 it has touch screen and can turn into a tablet. it has 8gb ram 128gb storage and 6000 intel celeron processor. this is my first Chromebook and I'm enjoying it. I don't do photo editing, office work, or game on my laptops. I only paid $300 for my Chromebook. I'm enjoying my Chromebook.

For what I need, mine is great!

My chromebook handles all my personal computer needs. I use a Series X for gaming.

My dad gave me his old Acer C720 when it stopped being supported. I use it for a TV hookup in my bedroom for Disney+, Netflix, etc. It'll Bluetooth to my soundbar so it's still got decent serviceability 9 years on

Back around 2015 when I was using a Windows-7 laptop, my computer caught a Ransomware virus that totally bricked that device (Luckily, I had a recent backup of all my data on an external HD, so I only lost about 2 weeks of work). I bought a cheap Chromebook and opened up the same Email attachment and it was immune to that virus, so now I use a Chromebook to check my Emails. I have installed Linux MINT on another old laptop and I actually like Linux MINT more than a Chromebook. With the ability to run Linux apps a Chromebook is now similar to that of having a laptop running Linux.

I feel like chromebooks are very reliable if you just wanna surf the net or submit an online project because it only relies internet and not on the system os itself which is why its eco friendly

I am a college student and I like chromebooks for online school since they have a long battery life

I am trying to figure out of a chrome book is a good fit for me but I am not that tech savvy so I don’t have a clue about processing speed or any of that stuff. I am a kindergarten teacher and I just need a laptop for those rare days at work when they want us to bring a computer to meetings and such. I just want something that has a big screen, is touchscreen (because I am visually impaired), and loads pages fast. Oh yea, and cheap hahaha!

What I don't get is, how can we be sure of what we need when we buy a laptop. People generally use laptops for a long time and the needs might change leading to another purchase. Isn't it better to buy a laptop which can do many things apart from just the things we think we need at that point of time?

I wish they made them with DVD & disc drives... Because I feel like the disc drive's are super annoying on the Lenovo tower version. That I have is a very stressful. Because I have had it go black screen from Puting a cd disc considering I have over 370 cds,& 700 tapes and 69 Vinyls... & probably even more now, than I did before seeing that, I bought Van Halen, ice house, Def Leppard, Starship, Paul Simons, Europe, & the best of 80's, George added to the 370 plus the extra CDs, I bought from JB Hi-Fi, and I like to transfer a lot of music to USB so therefore I can play it in the car, or on my Aldi Stereo which I have had since 2009 USB flash drive surrported... And sometimes with the new Lenovo tower that I bought from Officeworks, feels very lightweight the pop out disk drive, so you need to be extremely careful when trying to place the disc on the side in the towers DVD power to go. Also have a Chromebook and I Love it to Bits... It's just Great & Iconic but doesn't support 💿DVD📀 power to go only USB SD card & other things. So is there such thing as a DVD player or somewhat on any updated Cromebooks🌍. DVD Drive Cd player for transferring it to your USB version in 🤔Chromebook💭 Edition🤷‍♂️.✌️.

I got a Lenovo one as a gift for christmas and its actually not that bad. My current daily driver is a 10 year old MacBook thats staring to show its age so the chromebook is a nice secondary laptop to have.

Chromebooks are the best turnkey solution for people that need to access the cloud/web.

Chromebook is perfect for the average user. Everything now is internet base anyway. If I don't have internet, I can't do much for my work no matter if I use a PC, Mac, or chromebook. I have all 3 types at home, but the chromebook is the go to one for daily use. Since it's my daily driver, I have no problem spending extra for better hardware (nicer screen, better keyboard/touchpad), the important things for interfacing with the internet.

My next laptop is gonna be either Chromebook or Apple…..but definitely not Windows.

Bought an Acer Chromebook in 2014. I took it to the Edinburgh Fringe for a month. It was a steep learning curve but became my principal computer for years. I had to buy(refurbished) a Windows laptop to connect my insulin pump to the web but just this month bought a new Asus Flip C434. It's amazing!

Everything is web based now. Chromebooks has the security, ease of use, and can play games. Most people just have a computer to browse the web and send emails. Plus Chrome OS gets years of updates. But who really keeps a laptop for over 5-7 years.

@700 dollars I would be say go go for cheap windows based laptop or add 200 and get a M1 apple

for web browsing, email and office programms you really only need a chromebook or android tablet/ipad with a keyboard tbh. low end windows devices just feel pointless to me except if you have to run a specific software that doesnt need the extra power.

My chrome book is for traveling. My Mac laptop got dropped and I couldn’t afford another. I bought a chrome book and I can check my email and surf the web. I love it that I can watch the KZfaq videos. I wish that I could get visual studio code for the chrome book and I haven’t found something to replace my program. I have a Mac mini at home where I can use VS code and rip my music to put on my iPhone. So when I travel, I can’t work, is that a bad thing?

Improvement suggestion: Use smooth Lighting on Video. You look tired because of the bad lighting

How can a person know how long a Chromebook will automatically update, when looking to buy one? The last one I bought only updated for about a year and then it wouldn't play movies any more. I didn't know Chromebooks expired.

I had to finally buy a chromebook (Asus 525) to experience it. The biggest set back was chrome books cannot stream audio and video files presently using zoom app just like android. It's screen starts flickering while sharing video files. So I had to sell it for a windows laptop.

been using only chromebooks for about 6 years. for my simple needs they are great. Be aware that support and upgrades end after about 5 years.

Privacy is the biggest issue with google and chrome. No privacy.....they will take all the details. I hate Google Chrome

I bought one 10yrs ago and hated it. I got one last week and have been super impressed. That being said I have a Pixel and my home ecosphere is Google-it integrated effortlessly. Still do real design work on my MacBook Pro. But, everything else is easier on Chromebook for a Google Household.

We cannot download separate files of your word or Excel we have to view them in a place after logging in and that's a deal breaker

The Linux support on ChromeOS has made it more appealing. The only issue is that most professional software is made for both Windows and macOS. So until we see more apps come to Linux, Google may struggle to push ChromeOS out to the market. But the Linux app support also benefits Linux developers since it has increased the install base of Linux apps.

I'm looking at an Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and I found one on eBay for only 100 bucks

Students need app which run in Windows or mac and the Android alternatives to them wouldn't suffice I believe :/

I was going to buy one for work related stuff as I have been taking my iPad Pro everywhere but I’m worried that it gets stolen or damaged

Even though this video is two years old, I began recommending Chromebooks to a lot of people who just want to browse the web, check their email and other web-related activities. I'm retired now, but during my IT career, we used Windows. I was used to that, but after I retired, I no longer wanted to hassle with all of the Windows updates, antivirus and things like that. I purchased a Chromebook for my wife and later I purchased one for myself! I'm very happy with the Dell Chromebook that I purchased two years ago! My wife and others are very happy with their Chromebooks are also very pleased and do not have any problems!! I agree with the review!

So much better value for money than an iPad or an iPad pro. I highly recommend one.

As the family IT expert, these things seem a lot easier to support.

Linux for ChromeOS is coming out of beta. You can install Linux full applications on your Chromebook now.

I just got a Chromebook solely cause it was cheap and I just needed it for web browsing, and writing

I tell people about my Duet & they laugh But I look at them like "dude. I'm not trying to game on this. I'm getting work done" Not everyone needs some _over the top_ laptop or PC that ends up costing me four digits just to get office work done. I literally paid only $300 for the thing, plus the $35 for the USI stylus. I don't regret my choice But now that I've seen that new Galaxy Book Go, I think I'm gonna try trading this in or selling it to get that 😅 That thing looks marvelous!

Really the only reason I want a chromebook is for writing screenplays, but also to play games and watch streaming sites.

This may sound stupid. Is there a chromebook that has a SIM card slot/tray so it can function like an Android smartphone. Make/receive calls and access the internet? Thanks

Loved my Chromebook, last me for the last 6 years. During the pandemic, gave it to my sister for class and she was happy with it for the year. However, the charging port is loose and has a hard time charging. I do not think I am getting another Chromebook, as I want an iPad with a nice screen and easy to carry. But for anyone that wants something simple, especially for school use then a Chromebook is really great. I might get a cheap chrome just for typing use.

I plan to buy one, my only need is writing in google doc's and surfing the web. I look at. Acer spin 311 it has 15 h battery life and its super portable. My current laptop is 17.3 inch its just to big to carry around and i like writing im caffe.

I'm a teacher and sometime i need to teach remotely, prepare my lessons, work on the syllabus, power point animations, share screen, share a video via microsoft team, big blue button, zoom etc.. I always want to keep my camera on during online classes. My question, would a chromebook fill these particular needs for online sessions? Is it equipped with a webcam?

Here are my needs, writing documents, excel, storage of photos, broswing the internet. and connect to my Andriod Phone sounds good?

i have been using a chromebook since 2015 and it has done nothing but ruined me in the form of my social life, attitude, and general capacity for interest and curiosity that only reversed when i actually switched to something whatsoever windows-related and that's only after the dumb things actually did ruin me

I'm still confused. I found a renewed HP Elitebook 820 G3 with Windows 10, an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage on Amazon. Why should I get a Chromebook if I get a cheap, high spec Windows laptops like this one? All I do is brows the web, but why not have more options? I'm not hating on Chrome OS. I just want to know why I should get a Chromebook if I can get a Windows laptop that's cheaper and can do more than a Chromebook.

Chrome OS is now updated every 4 weeks,, normally for 5 years,, Recent exceptions, $270 4/32GB ACER 2 in 1 Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-3H) -- 8 years $270 4/64GB Lenovo DUET Chromebook Tablet - 8 years,, ..... the DUET is also comparable with the USI pressure stylus & with a USB C HUB can drive an external monitor

Great video. Since i've started using chromebooks a few years ago I love them and try to teach other's about them, everyone doesn't need to spend Macbook money to just be on the internet lol

I love my Pixel Slate I use it more for web browsing than my hefty laptop.

I bought my Mom a Chromebook today because it was a great deal.

Okay I agree that you can do what you need with a chromebook. But if you can buy an F150 and that’s all you need and there’s an F250 for the same price then there’s no reason not to get the 250 right?

I was looking for a laptop few years ago and considered Chromebook just as Android support was rolling out. I didn't feel like waiting and bought an hp specte x360. But realistically, currently I can do everything in browser or an android app. So I would totally consider a Chromebook. However, a premium windows laptop can be bought for basically same price as premium chromebook, think pixelbook. So if price is the same or similar, why go Chromebook? And if I need linux, I can easily side load it on my windows machine, which is actually what I have now.

I like the concept of these devices, but IMHO it’s really hard to recommend them when the iPad exists. Overlaps with the same “purpose” as Chromebook, only with more potential for doing things with apps, works with keyboards, and so much more.

I dont think a 700$ Chromebook worth it at all...At that price you can get a midrange full pledges windows Laptop that can edit videos/phots/music production with an I5 10 generation cpu/16gig/500ssd/ with a midrange graphic card for gaming... In the past 2 years manufactures putting in more cpu power and better screens etc but the Chrome os is still cant do much more then what it is intended for, which is Browsing the internet and listening to music at Starbucks.. A 200$ chromebook will do the job...

Chromebooks are fine for light usage eg. surfing the web, online banking, emailing etc. I've had one for the last 5 yrs but i missed being unable to print, as my printer is not cloud-compatible.Oh! and i deplore the cascade of ad's that we're forced to endure on here!!!!!! I long for the browser of my choice! - Roll on June 2022!!!!!!!!!

I just need to browse the web while traveling, seems like Chromebook is perfect for me.

I have known about chrome OS since 2009. Anyhow I ordered my first chromebook plus that is, an hour ago. I think that now I can have one to edit videos once a while and just sift the net.

The only downside of Chromebooks is that it can't run .exe files to open games but it has Google play store to download mobile games though

Does it has the media apps for LINE or Google Chat? And does it come with apps for typing words? Does it have USB port?

I will never use a microsoft product again. I am on my 2nd chromebook and there is very little that I would want to do that I can't except for downloading videos, playing my small itunes video library, or old pc games (but I could have that problem on microsoft updates too) and opening certain file types. I don't like the planned obsolescence aspect of an expiration date for updates, but I had the same problem with my Windows XP desktop, windows Vista and 7 laptop too, so...I'd rather pay 150-300 for a chromebook when most of what I do is browse, email, ebay, read, and watch videos. Cheaper than an ipad.

ChromeOs has evolved into everything Linux was meant to be.

I returned a chromebook to the store i bought it from 1 year ago but now i am returning to chromebook.

I like it. I bought a new one for $250. It's 17.3" it streams at the highest resolutions just fine, 10+ hours of battery life, I can get linux. I don't need to do much with it, just homework, youtube, and other web stuff.

I recently got 2 Chromebooks (acer spin 713 as a main and hp x2 11 for school) and I love em. Switched from windows to chromeos and honestly, for what I need it for, it's perfect.

Chrome OS has been serious competition for awhile. Every since companies have been pushing cloud, Chrome OS has made a lot of since. Since Chrome OS runs Android apps and Linux programs, I've rarely needed anything other than my Pixelbook. Devs have been pushing all their features into iOS and Android apps because of iPad and Chrome OS's increasing popularity as portable productivity machines for both work and education.

I was going to buy a Samsung Chromebook then I realized if I'm going to spend $900 I might as well get a MacBook.

Yes, I like Chromebooks very much, and of course they can replace a Windows laptop for most everyday purposes. However, if you are a professional and creative user and use software that is not available on Chrome OS, then a Macbook Pro blows it out of the water and especially for the price. If you don't actually need a portable computer, and I believe a lot of people really don't, then consider an iMac or a Mac mini. They are great value for your money too. And if the computer is the tool you use to make a living, or to pursue your interests and hobbies, then the price may not be an issue at all.

"Why you should consider bullying a Chromebook" lol thats what I thought the title was

$700! This is bad advice. We got a bunch of them for $179 with 15 inch screen in 2021. You think people will choose a $700 Chromebook when there are Windows 10S laptops for $399? chromebooks don't force update you in the middle of your work. Boot and shutdown faster. Smooth performance overall. Everyone should switch and then things like ransomware and solarwinds and exchange hacks will go away.

I like mine, Samsung Chromebook 4.

Yes, they are competition! Thank you.

If you need a cheap laptop under $300 then a chrome book is not a bad idea, that is if you don’t value your privacy. But chrome books over $300 don’t make that much sense unless it is really good value like it has a core i3, and a 1080p touch screen display for $450 but I would never buy a chrome book over $500. It just doesn’t make sense. Personally I don’t like chrome books but if your a kid or if you need a cheap laptop and you don’t care about privacy then a cheap chrome book may be a good option.

For 700 bucks why wouldn’t I get a M1 MacBook Air???

I think Chromebooks are serious competitors. I can do nearly everything I want to do on a Chromebook that I can do on my PC.

I would use a chromebook for KZfaq and co and cloud gaming of course. Which is recommendable for those things for round about 150€ with expandable storage headphone jack and at least 4/64gb