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I'm not a heavy gamer, so I don't need a PC for that (although granted, if games are important to you, then a Chromebook won't do much for you). But that's really all I use it for these days.

Now, does that mean I can do without a Windows PC completely? Not yet, because I still need a machine that can access my workplace's electronic medical record remotely, and for that, I need a PC. I work almost entirely within the Google space, so it's extremely convenient to access all of my files (and upload files) on Google Drive, or manage my media in Google+ Photos or Google Play Music (it's awesome not having to deal with iTunes any more). If I lose the Chromebook somehow, I just change my Google password and a thief can't access my sensitive data.Ĥ. No antivirus needed, no constant security patches. Compare with the 30-40 seconds on my Windows desktop.ģ.

It literally takes 7 seconds to boot up cold, and an additional 4 or 5 seconds for the browser to be ready to use. The lack of all other system bloat also means a lesser CPU will work just fine, use less battery, and generate less heat.Ģ. No endless updates like on my Windows 8.1 desktop that sometimes take upwards of 30 minutes to complete the entire update process. I'm an avid Chromebook user, so here are a few reasons why it's the computer I use most frequently at home and away.ġ.