What's the Difference Between Laptops and Chromebooks?

November 17, 2022

If you’ve ever thought about buying a Chromebook, you might wonder what the differences are between a Google notebook and a more conventional Windows laptop or a MacBook. In our top story, Review Geek contributor, Sarah Chaney, lists the differences between “regular” laptops and Chromebooks. And she gives you the reasons why it may work for you and some reasons why you may want to avoid these lesser-priced laptops.

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–Danny

Before anyone gets upset, let me clarify: a Chromebook is a laptop. By definition, a laptop is a portable computer. So, whether it runs Windows OS, macOS, or Chrome OS, it’s a laptop. However, there are some unique differences between Chromebooks and other laptops. Read More »

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