Chromebooks are low-cost, ultraportable laptops that run Google’s Chrome OS. Chromebooks are great for travelers, students, and anyone who needs a laptop to access the web and use browser-based programs like Google Docs. However, they have some significant limitations compared to budget laptops.
Use a Chromebook as a desktop computer
Virtually every major laptop manufacturer has released its own version of the Chromebook. Their low price tag and growing feature set make Chromebooks an attractive option, but they don’t support many of the programs available for Windows and macOS. If you use specialized software for school or work, it probably won’t be compatible with a Chromebook. If you primarily work with web-based tools, a Chromebook may be fine.
There are a few advantages to using a Chromebook over most laptops:
Most professionals probably can't replace their main computer with a Chromebook, for a number of reasons:
