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• Price – Chromebooks need to be licensed when managed by a school IT specialist, teacher, or administrator. The cheapest ones start at around $170. If you get a cart of 25 (cart and chromebooks with shipping included) you are looking at about $6K-$7K on the low side. Remember that each device will have in addition to its cost, a $30 management fee. The good thing is it is a one time fee. Device licensing is specific to manufacturer and model. For instance. A Lenovo N21 can be licensed but if that device fails, then that license cannot be used on the newer Lenovo N22. You will need to buy a new license from a google partner. 
• Fast – With just a 10-20 second startup time you can really get more done because you have more time. Certain features can be turned on and off to optimize this time. 
• Management – You don’t need to work through the server or with any special equipment. Google makes managing Chromebooks quite easy. You just need to have a G-Suite account for your organization (formerly Google Apps for Education). G-Suite is free to educational institutions. Figuring out the administrator’s console for G-Suite takes some time but it doesn’t require any special training or expertise. Take a week, learn the console, and then you will be good to go with Chromebook Management.
• Size – While some consider the smaller nature of the devices hard to work with, many teachers love it because they fit on desks, they don’t take up a lot of space in the classroom, and they still have a full keyboard so students can type without compromising their typing style.
• Closed System – This may seem like a con, but closed systems like Apple operating systems and Chrome OS are less likely to get bugs and viruses. This make the devices safer and less prone to malicious software.
• Kiosk Mode – If you have a school wide test, website, or program you want used (and nothing else) chromebooks are great for this. With the prevalence of online testing it is a pain to install programs on multiple computers. With a chromebook you can “Push Out” a program to all your devices at once and if you want you can force each one to default to only one application. This feature known as Kiosk Mode can also be set so that users don’t have to have a google account to use it. This can be great for form data collection or testing programs that use a unique login (like those from Pearson and McGraw Hill). For more click HERE.

• Programs – Chromebooks like iPads are a closed system (see above pro). This means that you can’t install third party software, nor can you really download games/software from CDs or DVDs. You need to either stream content from the chrome browser or through approved apps like netflix and youtube. Now, we have been running ours for two years and really haven’t run into any issues with this. With everything moving to the cloud this has really been a non-issue.
• WIFI Dependent – Chromebooks are cloud based. They store all information in the cloud. While some consider this a huge pro (because you don’t loose files, or need flash drives) it can be a negative because the device is very WIFI dependent. However, contrary to popular belief they still work without wifi, but no work can be saved (to the cloud) until a wifi connection is restored. It will be stored “locally” on the device. Note: If you want to use the device offline, the student, teacher or other user must have signed in when the device was online. The reason is, Google authenticates every login. 
• Space – Chromebooks have very little internal space (the equivalent of a 16GB iPhone). Therefore, if you are not comfortable with the cloud this is probably not the right choice for you. 

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• Not only is Google Assistant expected to replace Google Now in Chromebooks, speculation points to an upcoming Chromebook made by Google -- currently codenamed 'Eve' -- to include a button dedicated to this feature.
• Acer's announced its latest Chrome OS machine for education-focused customers: the Chromebook 11 C771, which will start at $280 (Celeron models are coming in August, while Core i3 and Core i5 hit in September). Acer boasts the notebook offers up to 13 hours of battery life and that its durable chassis will survive drops from up to 4 feet, and that its keyboard is spill-resistant.

We recommend shooting for at least 9 hours of juice, which half of the Chromebooks we've reviewed offer. While some affordable Windows 10 notebooks, like the Lenovo Miix 310 (12:24) and the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (13:39), offer amazing battery life, the ultraportable notebook average is a shorter 8 hours and 21 minutes.

The Acer Chromebook 15 is the only 15-inch Chrome OS notebook available.

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA is our overall favorite Chromebook. Image: Jeremy Lips/LaptopMag.

More Tips

• How to Use Your Chromebook: Tips and How-Tos
• The Best Chromebooks Available Now
• The Best Chromebook Games
• My Month with a Chromebook: The Good and Bad
• Should I Buy a Chromebook? Buying Guide and Advice
• Chromebooks vs. Windows 10 Laptops: What Should You Buy?
• Chromebook vs. Tablet: Which Should You Buy?

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• Ricky Dubose Says:
  August 29th, 2017 at 11:30 am I hate the chromebook with a passion. It is the slowest piece of junk I have ever been swindled into purchasing. Never buy one of these dinosaurs.
• Joanne Says:
  August 22nd, 2017 at 2:51 pm Can I use itunes on a Chromebook (offline)? Can I download Spotify? Do Chromebooks connect to Bluetooth devices?
• Bob C. Says:
  July 23rd, 2017 at 10:35 pm I'd say this. Do your homework. Think about what you use a computer for. If you surf the web, write and read emails, watch Netflix and youtube, do some basic word processing or spreadsheet work or do minor picture editing, a Chromebook may be right for you. If you purchased a Mac or Windows PC in the past and never added any programs, and don't run programs outside what I've described, a Chromebook may be for you. If you already have a workhorse PC at home and want a lightweight, grab and go computer to do basic browsing and work on, a Chromebook may be for you. 
  
  Understand what you need and what a Chromebook can and cannot do. People who purchased a Chromebook and then act surprised they can't run Windows programs and games didn't do much research beforehand. I see a lot of talk about not being able to do anything unless connected to wifi. I wonder what these people are doing with their Windows machines without wifi. Not that there's many places you can go these days without wifi anyway. But you can certainly respond and write emails, watch downloaded movies and shows, write and work in spreadsheets offline in a Chromebook.
  
  I use Turboxtax, Quicken and Quickbooks. For work, I do complex spreadsheet work. As such, a Chromebook couldn't be my primary computer. My son does some heavy gaming. A chromebook couldn't be his primary computer. If you do none of those things and don't install programs on a windows machine, think about a Chromebook. No antivirus updates or subscriptions; no long to install Windows updates. It's a joy. The OS updates itself often, and it takes virtually no time at all. 
  
  I will grab my Chromebook for a lot of things. The battery life is amazing. Its lightweight portability is amazing. It starts up in seconds, compared to my heavily loaded Windows Laptop. It's great to use in bed to watch Netflix or Hulu on. It runs so cool compared to my big laptop. I'm not even sure it has a fan. I reach for it more and more, unless it's something I really need my Windows machine for. 
  
  I think of my daughter going away to college, taking her macbook with her. I'd almost rather she took a Chromebook too. She could take it from class to class with less worry about it being damaged. I saw an Acer 11 inch on sale the other day for $129. I mean really. What a great investment. I bought mine a couple years ago for $109. It was a steal considering what it does for me. 
  
  One other thing...a printer. If you have an existing printer that can't connect through google print, then that might be an issue. Other than that, I'd say a Chromebook could easily work for a lot of people.
• john rice Says:
  May 30th, 2017 at 5:00 pm the only honest advice I can give is dont by a chromebook.Bought mine three weeks ago and selling it and getting a laptop same as my last one.
• John S Says:
  May 5th, 2017 at 5:30 pm Reality is Chromebooks are mainly sold into the educational market and only in the US. They provide a simply OS locked to a apps store and mostly use weaker hardware. I think they sell because they are cheap, and some deal with side effects and weak hardware and some probably go back to a PC. My experience is that even for a second or third device they lack enough performance for my liking and Chrome OS is too restrictive. It gets old after a while.
• RKDahl88 Says:
  March 30th, 2017 at 3:47 pm I honestly don't know which part is worse, my expensive laptop falling apart after using for less than 6 months, or their terrible, terrible, "customer support."
• xracecar Says:
  February 3rd, 2017 at 12:49 pm Y'know, a 2010 Macbook Pro runs better than this stuff.
• Chris Says:
  January 17th, 2017 at 4:05 pm Unequivocally: NO. 
  
  I have a piece of beautiful hardware sitting next to me that is completely useless as a computer. Now I've got to risk rendering it useless by forcing Windows or Linux onto it. 
  
  I figured this was basically an Android phone/tablet with a keyboard attached. Not by a long shot. Usability is nil. 
  
  I basically bought a supremely well engineered ruggedized laptop for a great price, but it is completely useless. 
  
  I'd be 100% happy with the device running Android, Windows, or Linux.
• Thomas M. Edmonds Says:
  December 30th, 2016 at 10:20 pm Forgot to say: Overall, the performance to price ratio is much higher than a Windows machine. You need a Windows backup (cheap one) for resident programs, but the Chrome works so much better for everything else. The biggest feature I like is automatic backup, and absolutely no maintenance. No worries about viruses, virus software and updates. It never crashes, and is always super quick.I would never go back to Windows!
• Thomas M. Edmonds Says:
  December 30th, 2016 at 10:09 pm Another option is a ChromeBox. This provides all of the guts of a computer, minus the keyboard, display, and mouse. You can get a used one off of ebay with 4gB RAM and an i3 micro for $150! Works awesome!
• Rod Moore Says:
  December 8th, 2016 at 8:27 pm Your article shows that it was posted "November 28, 2016 01:30 pm". Yet, most of the limits mention are years old. Which means no longer valid.
• john b Says:
  November 27th, 2016 at 2:23 pm if yu just want to get on the internet great. as for me im goin back to pc..
• John S Says:
  November 23rd, 2016 at 1:04 pm I've had a couple Chromebook's and am now using a Chromebox for a desktop. I also still use Win 10 PC's but actually I could do most tasks with the Chrome OS. But clearly if your using Chrome on a PC your really using Chrome OS. Not much different and frankly you can buy a cheap PC with Win 10 and install Chrome and have a more flexible device when you need it. But if your fine work just within the Google ecosystem I don't see a reason not to try a Chromebook. Probably the easiest Linux based device you can use.
• DONT BUY ONE Says:
  November 2nd, 2016 at 7:16 pm if you like offline things such as games like minecraft or listening to music dont get one get a regular laptop
• Rose White Says:
  October 24th, 2016 at 1:23 pm Stop asking if you can load lotsa extra apps and stuff on Chromebooks - they are intended and work super as email and YOutubers!
• Rose White Says:
  October 23rd, 2016 at 6:56 am Forgot to say it will let me surf for practically all day on a charge and recharges in an hour and half!
  CB5-311 is amazing!
• Rose White Says:
  October 23rd, 2016 at 6:54 am Love my Acer CB5! 2.5 years without a hiccup!
  Shame I cannot run OpenOffice but I can load long documents onto a memostick.
  Just a few weeks ago I bought a cheapo HP Win10 with Celerion and it is so slow - but is has goregous keyboard!
  If only someone would blend all the good bits we love into one super Chromebook it would be wonderful!
• John S Says:
  October 17th, 2016 at 12:16 pm I have a Asus Chromebox mounted on a Dell 23" monitor. It's a great web device but not much more. But then again, do many users over buy what they really need? I know of plenty of people who would do just fine with a $300 Chromebook over a $700 PC notebook. But they probably were over sold on what they needed. It's that old adage buy more than you need for the future. Obviously some need PC power, have to run more than web apps, and need Windows abilities. My only resistance to Chrome OS devices was there small screens and weak hardware. But these days spend a bit more and you can find better Chromebooks. Just don't spend a lot, because it's still the same old internet device with a web browser and web apps. Maybe with Android app support too. But still, not really a OS that requires you to spend oodles on hardware.
• Kim Vora Says:
  October 10th, 2016 at 1:00 pm I've had nothing but problems with my Acer Chromebook. First the charger port started being faulty. I did some research and a lot of people were saying they too had the same problem. They said not to send it in to be fixed as it costs a lot and when they send it back the same problems started again a month or two later. It shuts down on its own and not low the screen has turned black and other than the blinking backlight, there's nothing on my screen. I know it's not the screen itself as when I hard reset it, the screen comes on and tells me I there's a fault with the OS thing. I've given up on them. It's been nothing but one problem after the next. I've only had it less than two years and have taken great care of it but I'm at my last tether now. Especially since I need a reliable laptop/book for my work.
• joelHFX Says:
  September 8th, 2016 at 4:46 pm get a chromebook. it is so liberating to not have to deal with the endless pit traps that the expanded functionality windows presents.
• SMH at Chromebook Says:
  August 10th, 2016 at 11:52 am Ahm... a BIG advertisement article for chromebook, and it completely skips over the fact that you NEED a very very very large high speed Internet connection. IMO, you are an idiot if you buy a chromebook, unless you live in Korea and got that Fiber connection and 1000Mps speed. SMH.
• CajunMoses Says:
  July 6th, 2016 at 5:34 pm Hybrid Android in pre-beta is working well on the Flip. Therefore, ASAP, please delete remarks that specify applications that Chromebooks cannot run. They can now run these in the hybrid Android container.
• Vera Mathis Says:
  June 28th, 2016 at 7:20 pm Yes I have a chomebook and I can't get in it so where can I get a guide book so I can turn on my internet and my wifi thank you
• ChromeShine Says:
  May 14th, 2016 at 1:33 am Lots of strange comments. Not sure if they are paid or not. Comments such as I could not save, will not work with router, and such are simply not true.
  
  The article states that you must use Google docs, which is not true, the Outlook.com email, Excel, Word and all the rest of the online apps are there. 
  
  As for the gent that said you can't scale, and was considering Apple, all I can say is good luck changing the fonts on the bookmarks and tabs on Chrome or Safari, as you can not do so on OSX. Only on Windows and Linux.
• David Olivari Says:
  March 29th, 2016 at 3:06 pm I have bought a Chromebook 2 , toshiba cb30-104-b precisely.
  I can only say good hardware, substandard OS. No SCaling, only change of resolution will enlarge OS font. -very very poor.
  I feel so conned by Google. Just so jealous of people with Apple Gear
• Phillip Says:
  January 15th, 2016 at 4:55 pm Nice and thorough review. One thing though. You stated that "There are a growing number of "offline" Chrome apps that can work without Internet connectivity, including Gmail and Google Drive."..... How is that even remotely possible. The computer could cache your recent documents and emails, but it is odd that the "offline" apps include two apps you need internet connection to actually use.... Does it turn your email into rainbow sprinkles that travel the magical winds of Narnia until they find an unsecured WiFi connection? It sounds pretty magical to me.
• Joan Soo Says:
  January 4th, 2016 at 2:39 pm Does Chromebook support the Dvorak keyboard arrangement?
• Bill Williams Says:
  November 30th, 2015 at 11:00 am Have you heard if the Chromebook is going to support a Bluetooth-enabled printer connection ?
• Allen Says:
  November 22nd, 2015 at 2:39 pm I purchased an HP Chromebook because I only use my laptop and iPad for writing on Googledocs. Surprisingly google docs works perfectly on my iPad and mac pro but google docs is always a problem on the Chromebook: Whole chapters disappeared. Does not keep docs updated like my old Mac Pro at home, and pages are often unresponsive. Yes the Chromebook is cheaper and lighter than my old mac pro but now, after
  all the hours of writing I lost, I wish I had never purchased one.
• curious Says:
  November 4th, 2015 at 5:09 pm can i create a pdf file on an acer chromebook?
• Ashley Says:
  July 31st, 2015 at 4:37 am The Google Chromebook was the worst purchase I have ever made. It sounded appealing initially...built in browser, high speed internet. But this thing is not functional. I was told I would not be able to download, save, etc. because of limited hardware but I would be able to save to a hard drive. No. The apps are quick to download but they are a joke. All that I have come across thus far have been the least bit of helpful. Actually, trying to become accustomed to the app is more of a waste of time than it is when actually using it. You literally can not do anything functional on this "computer" besides access the internet. If you are looking to invest in a laptop DO NOT do so with this thing. It is not user friendly and has given me nothing but a headache while using it. I will be purchasing a Macbook tomorrow.
• Jacinta Says:
  July 21st, 2015 at 10:07 am Can you play Highlightskids.com Hidden pictures on this chrome book?
  Does it support Adobe flash?
• Somya Sharma Says:
  July 20th, 2015 at 4:22 am It is such a nice buying guide on the Chromebooks. I really like Chormebooks, because they are light weighted and available at a low price as compare to Laptops. Thanks to share this impressive post with us. You shared such a great tips.
• STAYlow Says:
  July 12th, 2015 at 1:02 pm A lot of mixed reviews about Chrome OS and the user's experience with it and the hardware. It appears that the students using school purchased Chromebooks hate the hardware, and hate that you can't put games on the device. 
  Let's be honest, one of the beautiful things about Chrome OS is that you can't download any sort of third party program on it. This means no viruses and the system won't bog down overtime from a hard drive that has to sift through gigs of files before finding the one that you need. Basically your kid or even elder will have a difficult time messing up a Chrome OS device up. 
  I think the other problem we're seeing is bad experiences with the ridiculously cheap hardware that Chrome OS tends to end up on. I highly recommend doing your research and spending the extra $100-150 of your hard earned money to get; a better screen, better build, better trackpad and keyboard, and so on. Doing this will likely ensure that your experience is a pleasant one. 
  I'm a full-time college student and was looking for something in the 13 inch form factor that could replace my tablet hybrid I was using last semester. I thought for sure I'd settled on a Core M powered Windows device but came across a review about the Toshiba Chromebook 2. Everyone raved about the screen and most reviewers said you couldn't buy better for less. This would be my first Chromebook, cause sure enough the first time I say that screen in person I was instantly sold at the $300 is was selling for at the time of purchase. 
  I'm a bit of a gadget junky so I figured the price was right for an interesting experiment. I wanted to see if Chrome OS could serve all my college needs. Most of what I'll be using it for is research, document creation, and presentations. So far this device and Chrome OS does all that, and it does it well. 
  Like other reviewers on here have asked, you should ask yourself, "how often am I using my laptop offline?" The reality for most is, "never or rarely". Chromebooks will do most of the work you need to do offline anyways, like document editing and creation. 
  So far my experience after a month of use has been quite positive. I thoroughly enjoy the screen and the keyboard is solid. The trackpad might feel a bit abrasive to some, but it's accurate and never misses any of my gestures. I really like the two finger tap that acts like a right click on a Windows machine. 
  The ecosystem has been fluid and responsive with few if any hiccups. Consuming multimedia has been pretty awesome with this HD IPS display, not to mention the speakers are shockingly good. 
  I'm convinced the moral of the story here is that you should do your research and spend a few extra bucks for the better hardware. The popularity of cloud based and browser based computing will only continue to grow and consequently improve with time. This type of computing allows manufacturers to create truly ultra portable devices that have excellent battery life and great productivity all in one. 
  At this point I'd definitely be willing top pay more for the same experience but on high end hardware. Something thin and light with an HD screen like the Asus Zenbook UX305 or the new MacBook ultra portable. The Chromebook Pixel 2 is looking more and more tempting everyday but I still find the price to swallow considering the maturity of the OS running on it.
• Greta S Says:
  July 9th, 2015 at 10:35 am If you are getting this for school or communication, I wouldn't recommend it. Everything is either an extension that doesn't work all that great or a google app that isn't compatible with Microsoft computers.
• cooldudegood Says:
  June 20th, 2015 at 7:58 pm a chromebook is useless I hate the 1 I am using and I wish that chrome os had never been invented because we can't get minecraft and there are other games I want but can't get and even at schools there are chromebooks so if the chromebooks are ment to be for a school then buy them
• diego Says:
  June 19th, 2015 at 12:12 am I am normally a Mac user, but I have been using chromebooks for two years. Althouh my chromebook cannot replace my Mac because of specific statistical software I have to use for work, everything else I do on my chromebook. As a matter of fact, my chromebook is my workhorse. I have the hp 14 inch, and i loooove it. It has a huge screen, it is super fast, and tough. I totally love it.
• Arobindo Dutt Says:
  May 22nd, 2015 at 11:18 pm I like your evaluation of a system, not messed up with technical terms oreign to a abeginer like I am.
• Arobindo Dutt Says:
  May 22nd, 2015 at 10:14 pm I like the review. I am going tobuy ACER Chrombook 13CB5-311-T7NN(13.3" HD) NVDIA TEGRA K1, 2GB OR T1UU(13.3', Full HD, NVDIA TEGRA K1, 4GB, 1920x1080 resolution.
  
  I am a first time user, learning, any suggestion will be welcome.
• Arobindo Dutt Says:
  May 11th, 2015 at 10:08 pm Good review, but I need more, to educate my self. I am visiting India, need to be in in touch with my investestment advisors. So I am looking for a simple hardware like Crome bOook. Any suggestion?
• po chung Says:
  April 21st, 2015 at 8:34 am can chrombook convert analog videos to digital? can an AV transfer card be connected to a chrome book?
• George Says:
  April 12th, 2015 at 4:09 pm Don't buy a Chromebook. This has been the worst piece of technology I have ever owned. It doesn't save unless you upload it to Russia and even then it might be erased.
• David H Says:
  April 6th, 2015 at 4:30 pm Errm... I'm just saying that you can dual-boot a chromebook so that it will run linux on it (and thus getting all of the desired apps like libreoffice).
• charlie Says:
  April 1st, 2015 at 11:42 pm ithink it is good help but i didnt read all so i might be roung maby you did but you should of put the regulure prise in it
• AmyInNH Says:
  March 14th, 2015 at 11:26 am Less than forthright about Chromebook.
  - only free online storage for 2 years, after which you'll pay (??/anything) to get your hostage docs.
  - maybe in little Silicone Valley internet is 100% present and reliable, but not elsewhere.
• Darrell Says:
  March 9th, 2015 at 8:04 pm Chromebook is so fast so nice so light...so great....except...no ebay buy and sell. What? True. Sent it back the next day as I have an ebay business. Nice for surfing.
• Anna Attkisson, Laptop Mag & Tom's Guide Managing Editor Says:
  February 26th, 2015 at 3:54 pm If you play the web-based version that's on Facebook, yes. It should.
• Brenda Jones Says:
  February 26th, 2015 at 11:30 am Anna, I read your article on Chromebooks vs notebooks. I just bought a Asus 13" Chromebook for my backup. I only intend to play "farmville" on it. My laptop is in the shop so I got this to use when it might go to the shop again. Do you think it will let me play my game? Thank you.
• bill sliger Says:
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