Why a Chromebook isn't the same thing as a budget laptop - CNET

"If your MacBook or Windows laptop is on its last legs, you may find yourself tempted to replace it with a Chromebook. But whether you're attracted to the lower price or simplicity of use, it's worth making sure it'll meet your needs before you hand over your money.



I primarily use a MacBook Pro but have an Asus ZenBook Flip to scratch my Windows 10 itch, and I recently started using a Toshiba Chromebook 2. Each machine has its strengths and weaknesses, but I find I'm using the Chromebook more and more. Then again, I spend most of my time on my MacBook using Chrome and Google Docs so a Chromebook was a natural fit for me. Your mileage, as they say, may vary.



No matter the ways in which you use a laptop, there are areas where a Chromebook differs from a traditional laptop and areas where they aren't so different. Let's have a look."





Why a Chromebook isn't the same thing as a budget laptop - CNET