We looked at a bunch of Chromebooks and this one was the winner. The ability to convert to a tablet is nice, and it even has a rear-dacing camera in tablet mode. The splash-proof keyboard is something I hope we won't have to use, but I suspect may be a lifesaver this year. The keyboard is pleasant to use, with decent travel. The touchpad is also good, supporting some multi-touch gestures out of the box. The only thing I'd knock it on is the large screen bezels, which look a tad old-fashioned, but I understand are a compromise given the ruggedness the laptop is designed for.