HP - 14" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory - Silver

I wanted an inexpensive 14-inch laptop to replace (for most but not all uses) my bulky and heavy 15.6" Dell Windows laptop purchased in 2013. Originally I had planned to purchase a Windows laptop with SSD and no optical drive, but after some research I quickly learned that for $200 you can do much better with a Chromebook than a Windows system. (I also have another 15.6" Windows laptop for work, 11" Acer Chromebook, 10" Samsung Tab, Fire 8 HD, and of course the cell phone - and each of these devices has its niche.) Overall I am very pleased with this unit. Performance is good for everyday light use such as web browsing, and the size is perfect for that use; I haven't used it for much else. Battery life seems acceptable, though it is a little concerning that currently the meter says 83% left with 6:17 remaining, whereas a little while ago it said 87% with 7:44 remaining and I have not changed the intensity of my activity on it between those readings. That is quite the exponential drop-off. But when battery life is critical (and when physical space is at a premium) I can use the smaller Chromebook or a different device. The screen looks nice for what it is. I have no problem with the resolution: I was coming from a larger-screen laptop with the same resolution, so this was actually an upgrade. The major caveat I will insert here is that the screen is NOT GLOSSY (BrightView) like the description says. Upon un-boxing this was a major disappointment and almost a dealbreaker for me. It seems difficult to find an inexpensive unit with a glossy screen these days. But most people seem to want the antiglare/matte finish now, and since I like the computer so much overall I decided to put up with it. A couple other caveats: The case is kind of flimsy, so I am not sure how this will hold up physically over time; and there is only an microSD rather than full-size SD card reader, which originally was not my preference, but I do own several microSDs and maybe it was time to phase out the full-size anyway. And it IS nice to have the card fit all the way into the unit, unlike the full-size SD that slides only halfway into my other Chromebook. SO, why did I rate this five-stars despite so many caveats? I don't know. I tend to be a negative writer, so take me with a grain of salt. But really, this is just a very pleasing device to use, I became comfortable with it immediately, and I think we will have some happy times together. So in the final analysis I have no real complaints. Buy it.

First of all, it goes without saying that the Chromebook is NOT Windows or Mac OS-based—many people seem to return this item because of this misconception. It is actually an internet device meant for people who only need computing power for basic tasks like web browsing, email, or web apps (apps you can use through a web browser—like Google Docs, Google Maps, Netflix, Hulu etc.). You can still use Microsoft Office, but only the web-based version of it for example. There is also a Chrome web store to add extensions and access to additional web-app functionality. File Storage: All of your files are saved on the cloud, which means you can access them from any computer since they're stored on your Google account. Printing: You can print from Chromebooks as long as you're using a wifi enabled printer. Google has a list of cloud-ready printers. Peripherals: This Chromebook is Bluetooth-enabled so you can feel free to buy a bluetooth-enabled mouse or speakers for it. It already has pretty decent built-in speakers. Individual experience: My elderly father found it very easy and intuitive to use. It's also a great fit for senior citizens since it boots up really fast, you can customize shortcuts onto the bottom taskbar (Chrome, Gmail, Docs, Youtube, Help icon), and the fact that it can't download traditional programs from the internet minimizes its vulnerability to getting viruses (ChromeOS is Linux-based, notably known for its solid security).

This is my third Chromebook. I love it. My first Chromebook was a small silver 11 inch, I kept it in a bag that I took back and forth to work and the screen cracked. My second Chromebook is just like this one. I've had that one since the beginning of 2015. In August of 2015 I took it to Geek Squad to have them replace the battery at no charge, it was still under warranty. I don't pay for protection plans. I bought the third Chromebook because the second one wouldn't stay on without the power cord being plugged in. After about 2 years it was time to get another one. I prefer Chromebook over other computers because of the price and the portabilitywhat is that. This thing is really light, slim, and very portable. I am using the app Dictanote right now to pen this review. It is a speech recognition app so all you do is speak and it translates. I also use Dictanote to write my papers. Apps can be downloaded easily from the Google Play Store on this device. It doesn't get bugs, it doesn't get viruses. I am a graduate student and the Chromebook works for all of my needs.

If you're looking for a computer that will let you play Minecraft, use Photoshop, and generally be an all-purpose computer, look elsewhere. However, if you want a very basic, minimal-distraction computer, this could be the one for you. I haven't had this one very long; I actually traded in a Windows-turned-Ubuntu laptop for this last night. That being said, so far I love it! I bought this to just do simple tasks like email, word processing, etc. I knew coming into it that I wasn't going to be able to do any of my design work; that's what I have my desktop and iPad for. But for a quick email, text, or some basic photo editing, this is a great little machine. You just have to know what you're getting into with the Chrome OS; it's very very basic and relies on the Chrome browser. There's no installing apps like a typical computer. If you're willing to sacrifice that, and are okay with finding a site that does what you need it to, this is great!

So glad I bought this laptop!! Almost bought an Acer but this one had a MicroSD slot. So for $50 more than I was going to pay for the Acer, I have expandable memory. For internet usage and online apps this thing is pretty quick and reliable. This computer is good looking with a nice screen size. The track pad is responsive and user friendly. All of the Google features and shortcuts are intuitive and easily accessable. This computer is well thought out and fun to use. The only downside I can think of is that the only way to print is through cloudprint. I have not found a way to print via WiFi. Other than that this computer is solid and useful. If you are looking for a basic setup for youtubing, email, documents, web browsing, this is your laptop. I don't regret buying it for a second.

i bought this computer to replace an HP Stream SSD drive computer which was unable to install those ever pesty Windows updates due to storage restraints. I love how the Chrome OS automatically updates its software without a bother. The only sacrifice, which proves to be a blessing, is the inability to run Microsoft Office software on the Chromebook. Using Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, etc. has proven to be a much more satisfactory experience anyway. I believe it to be a much more user-friendly office program than Microsoft anyway, and I'm glad to abandon anything Windows due to the security vulnerabilities and constant, bothersome updates. This computer is fast and responsive. It boots up and shuts down immediately. Nearly all my online needs are well met: Netflix and Prime Video play flawlessly and stream without buffering, even when connected through my T-Mobile hotspot. Bottom line: Once you've tried Chrome(book), you'll never go back. Price, performance and productivity are all well achieved by this great computer for under $200.

I was interested in getting a chromebook but couldn't bring myself to pay a $1000 for a laptop that was running Chrome OS, but this little laptop did the job and is perfect for what i was looking for and for the price. Its obviously fast since its running Chrome OS and has more than enough power for what i'm going to use it for and that is basically surfing the web and getting some work related task done here and there. As someone else has already said, the only problem with this laptop is that the screen is not glossy and has a matte finish to it, yes i was bummed out also when i unboxed this laptop and saw the screen but overall the screen still does look great just wish it was glossy. The laptop is very light and the design is nice and feels sturdy enough for the price you are paying (plus tax for me came out to be $245) all in all this would be a great laptop for someone that doesn't really want to use a tablet all the time and for a student or someone that just wants a nice little laptop to use to surf the web and pay a couple of bills online here and there. oh and one more thing, the keyboard on this thing feels great.

I purchased this laptop in a pinch, after my sky blue HP 14 died during my final exam period. I went in to see if it could be fixed (it couldn't), so I purchased this, the only available 14 inch screen Chromebook in-store. Thinking that the previous 14 I had worked great, and this would be the same, I was very disappointed to find that the highest functional resolution I could use on this laptop was 1366 x 768. As compared to my previous hp 14, which had a full HD 1920 x 1080 screen, I feel handicapped when trying to look at multiple documents at once. If you don't need to multitask, this is a great computer. But I purchased a 14 inch Chromebook specifically for the usability and accessible screen space. The disappointingly low resolution makes the large screen a moot feature. I'll be returning this laptop as soon as my replacement ships.