Chromebook was supposed to be a new form of using computing, an attempt to make computing as a utility. As such I always wanted to own one and experiment with it and try to attempt and see if can change my work to fit this. It is an interesting experience.

Calling it just a browser is a gross simplification. It does play videos, there is offline storage and there are tons of offline-apps to help you use this system. YOU DO NOT NEED INTERNET ALL THE TIME.

As mentioned above, it is a differen...

I was hoping for great things as my previous machine was a Samsung ARM Chromebook. But I was largely disappointed. Even considered returning it. Anyways here are the issues...

Battery life is rated 9 hours but I could only come near if I had wireless turned off. I barely get 3-4 hours on my regular work usage. 5-6 hours of watching videos with headsets. Managed to get 8 hours while listening to music but with display mostly going off during no activity period.

Resolution is awful for a 14...

Coming from a Macbook Pro and then the Alienware M14X-R2, I just wanted something simple, portable and still powerful enough to carry out most day-to-day activities. Due to my previous experiences, I also needed better battery life out of my purchase than the usual half-a-working-day, after which I'd be running around trying to find a vacant plug point.

This product did not disappoint on any of those fronts. First off, I feel like I need to address a few issues that the others have pointed o...

I got this for my Dad since he is simply unable to work with 'standard' windows notebooks and he only checks his mail and works on some google docs and uses a few apps. For this kind of user, a Chromebook is best gift you can make. You don't have to keep giving tech support since even dummies can use this. It boots up instantly and gives you all the Google apps. A power user will hate this laptop. A computing newbie will be comfortable using this. The laptop is surprisingly fast for its specs...

pros:
has everything u need (even offline)
good webcam
very good trackpad with multi gesture
lightweight
when i bought this i got a backpack free.........which helped a lot
OS is very light
damn fast crazy booting( in 2 seconds timed by me and it has not got slower in a year)
if using for surfing the net ..........THIS IS THE PRODUCT YOU NEED

cons:
no good apps on chromewebstore ( but its growing )
DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP FOR PROCESSING OR GAMING

Last week I have purchased Hp Chrombook from Flip kart, it is delivered in a matter of 5 days to Kerala I feel it is a wonderful device for people work on Internet, Today I think my investment is worth the device, I sincerely feel Chrombook is a Professional machine for those who work on line, I think it has not picked up in India due to lack of awareness .Within 10 seconds you can start working. I think we have many things in Chrombook I do not agree with many negative writings Dr.T.V.Rao ...

Pricey still by Indian standards, I would expect the prices to drop below 20k soon to make this devices a must have for every regular computer user. And here is a bit of warning bell - Dear Microsofties, your days are numbered. Your ability to overcharge for crappy s/w and regular updates are pretty much over. Welcome to the always ON, cloud based consumer computing !! For those who want to browse a lot, play movies, social network and use cloud apps, this is a fabulous device. Reliable hardw...

Read lot of reviews before purchasing the HP Chromebook. My advice is not to go with most who rated "One star" without knowing the product. The analogy is like buying a different category product like Mahindra Reva and comparing it with regular cars. Chromebook is a different segment and not to be compared with many uses of laptops.

Understand the limitations:
1. Out of the box, it comes with Chrome OS which is Google product and tied with Google web apps. Chrome OS, though based on Linux, i...

Screen: Good size, easy to adjust brightness with dedicated up and down keys at the top of the keyboard (just like Apple). I'm reading that the Chromebook 11 version has a nicer display and that the 11 was actually co-created with Google vs. the 14 which was supposedly designed solely by HP.

Appearance: I got the machine in white. Snow White to be exact. It looks awesome on the kitchen counter. The aluminum cover around the keyboard looks great and reminds me of much more expensive Apple mac...

I am HP fan, the build quality and professional touch is excellent
i ahve used 3 HP, 1 Acer, 1 Sony, and 1 Asus X201E laptops

but with this kind of product and that too with 43% higher rate then same product in USA, i am unable to understand what hp wants.

The price should no way be higher than 21000.
If you have purchased get the HDD replaced with Seagate 500gb/1tb and use it like a professional
or move to cenos/macpupp and continue to use it
Asus X201E laptops is a much better choic...