


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 have been around for more than 10 years now and a lot has changed. This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas.ĭue to the uptick in remote learning and working during the pandemic, a lot of people are now aware of the world of Chromebooks.
