HP Chromebook 11 G4 11.6 Inch Laptop P0B79UT#ABA (Intel N2840 Dual-Core, 2GB RAM, 16GB Flash SSD, Chrome OS), Black

So, I've seen a lot of reviews for Chromebooks, and it seems that there are two factors. First, there is Chrome OS. If you don't like Chrome OS, you probably shouldn't get a Chromebook at all. Next, if you do like Chrome OS, you'll need to decide if this is the Chromebook for you.CHROME OS --- (if you already know you want a Chromebook in general, skip to the next section)What you have to understand is that Chrome OS is a VERY minimalistic operating system. Essentially, it's the Chrome browser and any extensions that you put on it. If you're like me and can do everything through a web browser, Chrome OS is a godsend. You can access the whole Google ecosystem, as well as MS Office Online for your office needs, and Pixlr for light photo editing. The OS is well-designed around the browsing experience, with a choice between full-screen and windowed modes. You can also turn any webpage into an app with it's own window and place in the taskbar. You also get a completely new login for everyone who uses your computer, and can link the login to your Chrome browsers elsewhere.What can't you do? You basically can't install anything that isn't a Chrome extension (Android apps are coming, but only to certain machines, and I'm not sure how touchscreen apps will work on a device without one). This means no native Office, no PhotoShop, and no intense games. You CAN put Linux on your Chromebook, but you're probably better off spending extra money for a machine that can be more easily converted. The bottom line: if you need to mainly access the Internet, get a Chromebook. If you need to do more desktop stuff, go with another OSTHIS PARTICULAR CHROMEBOOKSo you want a Chromebook? This one is surprisingly adequate given its price and specs. The build quality is solid, although the touchpad feels a bit cheap. The keyboard, however, is one of the best laptop keyboards that I've had. The screen can get washed out at extreme angles, but it's no worse than any other cheap laptop. I've only tested the battery for a few hours, but it has never gotten near empty.Now the question on everyone's mind....how laggy is it? Surprisingly, despite the slow processor and 2GB of RAM, it does pretty well. The omnibox at the top of Chrome is a bit slow when trying to pull up big lists of search suggestions, but other than that, I've had 4-5 tabs open and running at any given time with no slowdown. I wouldnt' be surprised if you start having problems much past that, but for the light use that I'm using it for, I have no complaints.THE BOTTOM LINE:If you need a cheap computer for travel or simple internet browsing, you've found it. If you are looking for a performance machine, or need desktop apps, look elsewhere

We purchased this Chromebook for our elderly parents. I went through several different types and reviews and settled on the HP Chromebook 11 with an Intel Processor. CPU specs place the N2840 towards the top of the celeron processors and on chip graphics are more than adequate to power the HD display (Very nice display I might add).They typically use it to look up recipes and paying bills online...This is a perfect option for a casual computer user. They are able to operate with very little help from myself (They are ~80 years of age and this is their first computer).Initial set-up is quick and I was able to complete it in less than 10 minutes.Being a PC gamer and building my own PC's I have historically overlooked the Chromebook as an option for even our childrens PC's but I am really reconsidering purchasing another one for my daughter to use.HP Chromebook 11 G4 11.6 Inch Laptop (Intel N2840 Dual-Core, 2GB RAM, 16GB Flash SSD, Chrome OS), BlackSpecsIntel Celeron N2840 (2.16 GHz)2 GB Memory 16GB Flash SSD11.6" diagonal HD SVA WLED anti-glare (1366 x 768)1 USB 3.0; 1 USB 2.0; 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo jack; HD WebcamIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) WiFi and Bluetooth® 4.0 Combo

This was just cheap and light enough that I didn't mind taking it on campus for my college classes. This is not a high end product, but for taking notes and light internet usage, it serves it's purpose.

UPDATE 11/30/16This sucker is going into the trash. Lesson learned. We get what we pay for. Trying (once again) to get my printer reconnected to this machine was an exercise in futility. The HP tech support person I had said that they would help me solve the problem, which from reading web posts seems to be a common occurrence seems to be a common problem with these machines, for $99.00. This on a machine under six months old. Of course I protested, but the tech support man responded that he wasn't going to argue with me, and that I shouldn't give him a hard time, as he was just a person with a wife, kids, and mortgage trying to make a living like anyone else, and either pay the fee or leave him alone. Also, starting yesterday, the apostrophe key is working only sporadically.My new Dell is scheduled to arrive later this week.****************************************************************************I bought this Chromebook this past summer. I had used a Chromebook at work, and had no real problems. My home activities are basically browsing and e-mail. I didn't know at the time I bought it that I could not protect it with Norton, but my reading led me to believe that the virus, etc. protection was built in.So, I started having problems about a month ago. The computer would freeze, and there was nothing to do but hard shut down and restart. Annoying.But here is the surprise. My Brother printer, Cloud ready and installed, stopped working. It showed up as offline on my device list. Your first challenge in a situation is where to go for help. I performed a search "Chromebook Printer Offline" and discovered that this problem seems to be endemic with Chromebooks, and I found dozens of solutions online, none of which worked. One writer, in fact, describes it as "The dreaded Printer Offline message." I called HP, and they pretty much refused to help me, as I was using a Brother printer. However, my reading had led me to believe that this problem is based in the Chromebook, not the printer. But I called Brother, and they were extremely patient and helpful, but after almost an hour of un-registering and re-registering the computer, we met with no success. The Brother representative referred me back to HP who, again refused to help and blamed the problem on the Chromebook OS. I contacted Google for help. They did help me get the printer back up, but here was the surprise. According to the tech who helped me, the problem was due to a virus. He offered me an antivirus program that works only for the Chromebook for $149.99 for a year, $249.99 permanently. I only paid $165.00 for the computer! I refused and let the representative know that I would be on Google's doorstep (via phone) every time the problem reoccurs. As my beloved television judge says, "If it seems too good to be true..."