Chromebook

Satisfied.

HP laptop

A touchscreen laptop that still runs on Win 8, DVD drive, and bluetooth. A solid choice.

HP's Chromebook 11 G4 ( from $280 ) has a dull-gray shell that screams, "bulk education purchase" more than "buy me." Precisely because this school-oriented model can bang around in backpacks, however, it could teach its consumer Chromebook cousins a thing or two about build quality.

Sturdy; Affordable; Decent performance

Plain looking

HP Chromebook 11 G4 review: This low-cost laptop stands out for its speed and solid construction

HP's Chromebook 11 G4 has a few clear advantages over other low-cost 11-inch Chromebooks. It has sturdy build quality thanks to its educational bent,...

Sturdy construction; Good performance; Inexpensive

Display brightness on our unit was a low 198 nits; Mediocre battery life

Decent

No regrets buying this Chromebook. Fast and a great battery life. For a smaller laptop, I was surprised at how loud the sound got. No video lag. Typing is comfortable. Most of all price is a win. I pick up the Chromebook first every time over my windows computer now days. Travels easy.