Is a cheap Chromebook good enough for distance learning? That’s a question many families are facing as school begins and they frantically buy supplies—including, in some cases, new laptops.
If parents have weighed Windows laptops vs Chromebooks, one of the appeals of the latter is cost, especially if they have to buy several. But some of the cheapest Chromebooks we’ve seen come with some big caveats. We’ll go over the key factors to consider before you buy. Our recommendations below are new, nicely designed and affordable models you won’t regret.