r/chromeos • u/orcus2190 • Apr 30 '25

Buying Advice Are Chromebooks Worth Getting?

So, I've been considering getting a laptop. Sometimes, I feel like working on my creative writing but don't want to get out of bed and go back to my desktop.

My concern is the idea that chromebooks are really slow and laggy to operate. This stems from an old asus I had. You remember those small asus laptops that were in primary colors, and were like $300 from around a decade ago? I had one of those. It was the same pricetag range as a chromebook, so I associated performance with it.

I know computer tech has advanced a bit in the last decade, but what are chromebooks like nowadays? Do y'all think it'd be worth getting one for the job, or should I try to get something that comes with windows?

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u/rjspears1138 Apr 30 '25

I actually prefer writing on my Chromebooks. I write in Google docs. So, Chromebooks are a natural fit for that.

Plus, I feel Chromebooks are more distraction free than other devices.

I've written over 20 novels and many of them have been composed on Chromebooks.

But the bottom line, get the device that most easily gets you to writing. If it's a Chromebook, get a Chromebook. If it's a tablet, get a tablet. Just do your best to remove any obstacles that get in your way with whatever device you get.