First of all, I DID search the archive and the most recent thing I saw about Chromebooks is from March 2013
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/295323.page#3359694 . I'm looking for a more recent discussion.
I need to replace my laptop. DH suggested a Chromebook but I'm really not tech saavy and was hoping for some DCUM help. I've got 3 kids (the oldest is 10) who we rarely allow to use the computer because they really don't need to. They WANT to but they don't need to. We also do not have an iPad, iPod or DS. We have a Wii/Xbox. We gave up cable for an antenna and Roku/Boxee. I use the laptop primarily to access the internet and ocassionally use Word/Excel. I will also sometimes tether it to my smartphone to download files/pictures. I occassionally log into work via a VPN.
It seems the Chromebook might suit me but I thought I'd see if anyone out there has experience with it. Thanks!