HP Chromebook 11 review: is this $279 Chrome OS laptop really for everyone?

Chromebook 11
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Type Ultraportable
Bundled OS Linux
Processor speed 1.7 GHz
System RAM 2 GB
Maximum battery life Up to6 hour
Pointing device Trackpad
From $211.99
We've seen Chromebook prices get cheaper and cheaper, but the majority opinion appears to remain the same: they're nice laptops in theory, but they don't cut it in the real world.

We've seen Chromebook prices get cheaper and cheaper, but the majority opinion appears to remain the same: they're nice laptops in theory, but they don't cut it in the real world. Interesting, then, that Google's marketing the new HP Chromebook 11as the laptop "for everyone." One thing that we think almost everyone can agree on: $279 for a well-designed, 11.6-inch notebook with a bright IPS display is a none-too-shabby deal. But, given the limitations of Chrome OS, is this actually a worthwhile purchase?

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