Are chromebooks memes or are they actually decent devices? Is

If you only use the internet, they are decent.

I used a Chromebook at my hometown's library and I thought they were kinda mediocre compared to the desktops.

They are both. Chromebooks satisfy two kinds of users: pure window-licking normies who only want or need muh web and appreciate that they can't infect themselves with viruses by indiscriminately clicking on catpix AND the above-average linux nerd who can turn a shitty <$50 used chromebook into a decent linux platform.

Everyone in between is just frustrated by the platform and their own limitations with it.

>>57166091
only if you buy a c201 and libreboot it

I see a Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5EX for $290 after taxes on sale, is it worth this price as a gift for someone or are there better choices?

>>57166231
buy a used Pixel off ebay

>>57166091
They're bretty gud with full linux on them. The battery life kicks ass, but the keyboard layout is pretty shit and requires you rebind keys for basic things.

>Posted from my Lenovo N21.

>>57166091
i got windows 10 to run on mine. i use it for shitposting and runescape. 10/10 cheap af

>>57167130
How?

>>57166091
I installed GalliumOS onto my Samsung WINKY Chromebook. Suits my university needs quite nicely for a $300 NZD laptop.