So many things, especially when it comes to productivity tasks like word processing and spreadsheets, can happen in a browser or with a web app. If everything on your list is done in a web browser, congratulations, Chromebooks are a perfect fit. Not sure if a Chromebook is right for you? Start by making a list of exactly what you need to do on a computer. What can be done with web, Linux and Android apps on Chromebooks are increasingly more than enough to get through your day-to-day tasks.Īcer's updated Chromebook Spin 713 is the first Intel Evo-verified Chromebook. This is generally true, but again, many people don't need to do more. Most of my Chromebook conversations are with people buying them for kids, but these Q&A sessions regularly end with them asking "Should I buy one for myself?" And the stock answer is usually, "It depends on your needs." But after a little digging, many people realize they don't need to do any more than what can be done on a Chromebook.Ī common argument against getting a Chromebook is that you can do so much more with a real computer - i.e., a laptop running on MacOS, Windows or a Linux distro. It's likely because of this that I spent more time fielding questions about them from family and friends than I have since they first launched in 2011.Ĭhromebooks are now 10 years old and a lot has changed. Due to the uptick in remote learning and working during the pandemic, a lot of people are now aware of the world of Chromebooks.
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