I used to do tech support for a school district. I bought a chromebook for my daughter for $200. I told her to try it out for 2 weeks and return it if she didn't like it.
Since she has wifi and knows how to use it as a phone, for watching movies and tv shows. She does everything online and for her it's a good fit. It also connects to her tv using HDMI. It starts in seconds. There's a lot you can do offline too but it's no Ipad. It's for a different type of user with a lower budget.
As for me, I'll never need to make any software repairs, remove viruses or OS installs for her. I remember when computers were $3,000, wifi was for the wealthy and tech support could charge $100/hr. We all do. If you get 2 years out of a $200 chromebook, it is disposable.
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