A Chromebook is a laptop, which runs the Linux-based Chrome OS operating system. We’re now hearing a lot about these gadgets, but what exactly makes them different to another laptop, like a PC or Mac?
Well, these are purely designed to perform a variety of tasks using the Google Chrome browser, with most applications and data residing in the cloud rather than on the machine itself. This means there is no hefty hard drive inside with lots of memory; instead, they’re designed to store everything online, so as long as you have Wi-Fi, you have everything you could possibly need. These laptops with the Chrome operating system vary in price considerably, so it’s important to do your homework first and realise what sec if right for you. If you’re looking to use the laptop for general browsing then a budget version could be a wise option, but prices do vary drastically depending on the RAM, manufacturer and processor.