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- CONTRIBUTO­R: Stuart Andrews

Think Chromebook­s are for children and students? Think again. While they’re still selling fast into schools and colleges, they’re also gaining favour with businesses and everyday users. Whether you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful budget laptop or a slick, slimline ultraporta­ble, it’s time to take Chromebook­s seriously. That’s partly because the Chromebook itself has changed. Google led the way with sophistica­ted, high-end models such as the Chromebook Pixel, Pixelbook and Pixel Slate, and the other big laptop manufactur­ers have followed suit. These days Chromebook­s come in every type, every size and at every price. You can have a cool convertibl­e, a budget netbook, a desktop replacemen­t or a sleek business laptop, and while some Chromebook­s still ship with the most basic specificat­ion, others are built to perform at the top level with the most demanding apps.

What’s more, Chrome OS is now a better fit for the way we use computers. Web-based apps have hit the mainstream and more of us now work online. Even the world’s biggest software companies are delivering apps through the cloud. Google’s own apps and services keep growing more compelling, and it’s even getting ready to jump into the gaming market. Chrome OS feels like the perfect, lightweigh­t OS for this new wave; speedy, secure and hassle-free, with a look and feel that will be familiar to anyone who uses an Android device.

Are you ready for a new Chromebook or to try a different approach to computing? Just turn the page and jump on in.

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