HP Chromebook 11 G4 11.6 Inch Laptop P0B79UT#ABA (Intel N2840 Dual-Core, 2GB RAM, 16GB Flash SSD, Chrome OS), Black

So, I've seen a lot of reviews for Chromebooks, and it seems that there are two factors. First, there is Chrome OS. If you don't like Chrome OS, you probably shouldn't get a Chromebook at all. Next, if you do like Chrome OS, you'll need to decide if this is the Chromebook for you.CHROME OS --- (if you already know you want a Chromebook in general, skip to the next section)What you have to understand is that Chrome OS is a VERY minimalistic operating system. Essentially, it's the Chrome browser and any extensions that you put on it. If you're like me and can do everything through a web browser, Chrome OS is a godsend. You can access the whole Google ecosystem, as well as MS Office Online for your office needs, and Pixlr for light photo editing. The OS is well-designed around the browsing experience, with a choice between full-screen and windowed modes. You can also turn any webpage into an app with it's own window and place in the taskbar. You also get a completely new login for everyone who uses your computer, and can link the login to your Chrome browsers elsewhere.What can't you do? You basically can't install anything that isn't a Chrome extension (Android apps are coming, but only to certain machines, and I'm not sure how touchscreen apps will work on a device without one). This means no native Office, no PhotoShop, and no intense games. You CAN put Linux on your Chromebook, but you're probably better off spending extra money for a machine that can be more easily converted. The bottom line: if you need to mainly access the Internet, get a Chromebook. If you need to do more desktop stuff, go with another OSTHIS PARTICULAR CHROMEBOOKSo you want a Chromebook? This one is surprisingly adequate given its price and specs. The build quality is solid, although the touchpad feels a bit cheap. The keyboard, however, is one of the best laptop keyboards that I've had. The screen can get washed out at extreme angles, but it's no worse than any other cheap laptop. I've only tested the battery for a few hours, but it has never gotten near empty.Now the question on everyone's mind....how laggy is it? Surprisingly, despite the slow processor and 2GB of RAM, it does pretty well. The omnibox at the top of Chrome is a bit slow when trying to pull up big lists of search suggestions, but other than that, I've had 4-5 tabs open and running at any given time with no slowdown. I wouldnt' be surprised if you start having problems much past that, but for the light use that I'm using it for, I have no complaints.THE BOTTOM LINE:If you need a cheap computer for travel or simple internet browsing, you've found it. If you are looking for a performance machine, or need desktop apps, look elsewhere

No problems with it. It does exactly what I need it to do, particularly for school. The sound is excellent. I was able to get a version of MS Word to use (I only need a basic Word program for typing papers anyway) online and store them on OneDrive so that I have access to my docs on another device if I don't have it saved on a flash drive. The startup time is almost immediate upon opening it, it doesn't get as hot as my Macbook Pro and doesn't need a cooling fan. Durable build, excellent keyboard, and a battery life over 10 hours from fully charged. If I want to make a movie on Netflix more "theatrical" then I use my bluetooth speaker that has much more bass and a full sound. While surfing, my brother clicked on a link that had a phone number attached. He thought it would redirect him to an app for him to use to make calls, but he clicked the number and it dialed right then, so he continued and finished the call from laptop. I guess this laptop also serves as a phone of sorts if you are connected to the internet. I love the fact that it doesn't sign me out of certain sites when I have multiple windows open while doing classwork or research. I can leave it on for about 5 hours powered on and the battery will drain about 3% or less.I turned this laptop on one morning and watched 3 movies on Netflix, my brother later watched 2, then my other brother started watching YouTube videos later that night. After an entire day it finally sent him a warning to connect to ac adapter. A full charge will keep you going for an entire day without having to connect to a power source. I had it once and signed in, but then I gave it to one brother who power washed it and gave it to my mom who then power washed it again before giving it to my sister. So if you want to wipe this computer out by signing a user off of it completely and restore it to factory settings you can do it in like 2 minutes each time, unlike Windows which takes hours of waiting, installing, and updating. At this point, we're all getting Chromebooks. There is ONE thing I could complain about though... the screen. The screen isn't always sharp unless you angle the screen back. This is a minor issue that you won't really pay attention to unless you're a heavy reader that has serious eye problems.

I am really loving this! Would give it five stars but I'm still a tad bitter about the delay while I wait to send back the non-cloud ready printer I just bought and receive the cloud-ready printer I need to ever be able to print from this thing. But it is light, handy and just as good (for my purposes) as the heavy work laptop I've been lugging home. I actually prefer a system that forces me to be organized and keep my files in the cloud. For my home use there is just no reason to spend $1300+ to get some Windows based laptop. Thank goodness printer technology is keeping up with this or I'd have a far different reaction.