[MacNewton]

Wow, that what I think when a I see someone with a Lenovo ThinkPad X1

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conclusion: the people who buy the ChromeBook, Not only has to be rich, But also has to be stupid.

[StanO360]

Well, I see no great monolith of quality with Google. Chrome freezes and crashes (Flash) vs. IE10. On my Android, Opera is much better than Chrome. Let's be real here, Google now looks and acts just like Bing (though with different and sometimes better results).

I like Google products too, but I'm not locked in either.

[ee2718]

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Wow, that what I think when a I see someone with a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 conclusion: the people who buy the ChromeBook, Not only has to be rich, But also has to be stupid.

Or maybe it is just you that is too poor to afford Chromebooks, and too stupid to understand their benefits - like sub 5 second boot, instant sleep resume when you shut/open the cover, zero maintenance, high security, transparent auto backup of all your work data, the ability to access all your data and apps from any device with a browser etc.

Some people's time is more than your's I guess. If someone is on a high salary, why should they want to wait 3 minutes for their network connected PC to boot up, or spend a fair proportion of their time maintaining and configuring Windows and managing their backups manually. That's why some people buy Rolex watches or Lamborghinis when a $20 digital watch or a Ford Taurus will do.

[Sharon74]

As far as the Pixel goes... I think this just further fractures the division of the gay community between Apple and Google.

[Sharon74]

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As far as the Pixel goes... I think this just further fractures the division of the gay community between Apple and Google.

And ya gotta smell nice if ya wanna get a slice of that pie eh

[GaryOConnor]

Firefox and IE9 and 10 are far better web browsers than Chrome so this is like paying $1300 for the right to use what, in my opinion, is a wonky browser from a company who is easily as distasteful as some peoples opinion of Microsoft?

Any of the modern netbook/laptops running Windows 8 in hdmi resolution or any of the Macbooks are a much better option and much more efficient in every direction, except maybe dpi and, with regard to the Windows machines, generally much cheaper.

[CharlesJosephHall]

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Sounds gay..

Please, inform us what "gay" sounds like?

[ee2718]

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Firefox and IE9 and 10 are far better web browsers than Chrome so this is like paying $1300 for the right to use what, in my opinion, is a wonky browser from a company who is easily as distasteful as some peoples opinion of Microsoft? Any of the modern netbook/laptops running Windows 8 in hdmi resolution or any of the Macbooks are a much better option and much more efficient in every direction, except maybe dpi and, with regard to the Windows machines, generally much cheaper.

I don't think you understand what a Chromebook is. It isn't a web browser - it is a fully secured and managed networked computer which leverages Internet standards and operates in a client-server mode, which local data and offline apps and data resident on the Internet and cached locally.

[dancote]

This is a "halo" product for those who can afford it and appreciate it.

I passed my original Google Chromebook (thanks Google) on to my disabled and financially challenged sister. She has a generous neighbor who lets her piggyback on her WIFI connection. She has no need for local storage (a good thing since there is none) and no comprehension of how to maintain a computer. The fact that her browser is constantly updated without her input means that she can do the simple things that keep her connected without concerning herself with the minutia that the rest of us deal with to remain safe and secure.

When asked for advice by my son this past holiday season, I even supported his decision to give my granddaughter a (non-Google) Chromebook as a Christmas present. I was initially reluctant but, when I researched the product they had in mind, I was struck by how appropriate it was for someone of her age and interests.

I should add that this is a very Apple-centric family. My granddaughter, at 9, is very independent. She recently bought (with her saved-up allowance) her own, non-Apple phone because it appealed to her and it's the phone her best friend has. Mom & Dad still pay the monthly bill however.

[dancote]

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Sounds gay..

This has already had a reply, but, really, what does "Sounds gay" mean exactly? I have a gay brother and my wife has a gay son. Neither of us understands your comment.

[clyde2801]

I've heard other reviewers talk about the fact that all CBP's offer 1TB of Google Drive storage for three years, which at $50 per month is more than the cost of either the wifi or LTE models. The LTE models also come with 50mb per month of Verizon LTE service for two years.

For someone in need or want of those storage options, the CBP doesn't seem like a horrible idea. Truthfully, I've toyed with the idea of buying one and selling it on CL...and keeping the storage.