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How to make the right Chromebook choice

The earliest Chromebooks stuck to a rigid template: they were all compact laptops with small screens and minimal specifications at an equally minimal price. That’s no longer the case, with Chromebooks now designed for many different audiences – and that means choosing one can be something of a challenge.

Making the right choice for you means thinking carefully about what you need and being realistic about your budget. Do you want a living room laptop, a travelling companion or a business workhorse?

Do you need a versatile, convertible model, or will a straight clamshell design be more practical? Make up your mind about your core requirements and the rest starts falling into place.

Pick your style

Chromebooks now cover the whole range of form factors, from tablets to 2-in-1 convertibles

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