Chromebook

For grandpa. Not interested in Windows? Chrome OS is the alternative offered on this laptop. No complicated hardware settings; just open it up and start surfing. Does Toshiba do a good job with this non-Windows concept?
Intel Celeron 2955U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Chrome is in. Despite its limited scope and continuing overlap with tablets and smartphones, the Chromebook is looking to stay and stand its ground. We take a closer look at the 11.6-inch Samsung Series 3 Chromebook equipped with the same processor as the Nexus 10. Can you go wrong with a $250 laptop?
Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual | ARM Mali-T604 MP4 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Back to basics. While efforts continue to try and rework the Chromebook equation to provide a more enticing balance of performance and build quality, Acer sees no harm in sticking to the original plan, with a budget plastic case design, an understated appearance, and an x86 chipset—all for $249. How does it compare?
Intel Celeron 2955U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Affordability and style. No one will accuse HP’s latest Chromebook of neglecting its appearance; as far as plastic devices go, it’s an attractive contender. But at just $279, is it even possible to supply the parts necessary for adequate performance?
Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual | ARM Mali-T604 MP4 | 11.60" | 1 kg

Just the basics. With the advent of Chromebooks came an assortment of netbook-like machines that were often accused as being underpowered and undersized. With its larger size, can HP’s Pavilion 14 Chromebook prove to compete on the same level as the basic home notebook?
Intel Celeron 847 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Pixel Perfect. Google's first internally developed Chromebook since the original CR-48 has made headlines for its novel specs. Does the dense 12.85-inch 2560 x 1700 resolution 3:2 IPS display really deliver an unmatched experience? Find out in this review how Google has managed to conceive the best, if not most unorthodox, Chromebook to date.
Intel Core i5-3427U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.90" | 1.5 kg

Reliable office worker. Chrome OS is still young with a very limited scope, but it already excels in everything it has been designed to do. Is this second-generation Chromebook from Samsung worth a look to on-the-go business and office users?
Intel Celeron 867 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | 12.10" | 1.4 kg

First Netbook. Is Google's Chrome browser enough to be happy in the Web-world? We logged into our Google account. How much Office is actually possible with this browser? Do Google Docs, Picasa and DropBox suffice? Found out in our review.
Intel Atom N570 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 12.10" | 1.5 kg