Chromebooks: fast, cheap and mobile - but no fun without internet


  • TECH
  • Saturday, 01 May 2021

Anything you can do on the web, you can do on a a Chromebook. This means Windows programs are generally not an option. — Lenovo/dpa

You want a notebook without Windows or MacOS? You're already in the Google ecosystem and have a Google account and an Android smartphone? Then a Chromebook might be right for you.

These low cost devices run Google's Chrome OS, boot up incredibly quickly, have long battery life, and can be bought for as little as 350 dollars.

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