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I am quite pleased with this Chromebook. Sometimes these get bad reviews because people don't understand what Chromebooks actually do and what purpose they serve. That's not exactly fair, is it? Chromebooks are cheap, yet highly effective, alternatives to those who live in the Googleverse and want to utilize all the web apps (and eventually ALL Android apps) on their laptop. This is not a laptop for hardcore gaming, photo editing or computing. If you're expecting that, you haven't done your research. You can't install third-party software on this, however, 95 percent of computer users don't need Windows (a very complicated OS, it really is overkill). There's a Microsoft Word app if you're not into Google Docs (an AWESOME alternative to word). Nothing is stored on this computer. If you create a document, of upload photos, they CAN go on the hard drive, but why would you do that? Simple upload them to Google Drive and you're set. Then, you will literally never lose them, unless Google goes down for some reason (not gonna happen). You can then access them on any Android tablet or smartphone too. Synching between all three is simple. Then, if you ever encounter a problem with the Chromebook, hardware, running speed, etc., simply "powerwash" the machine and it reboots, and since all your content is saved in the cloud, it's back in a flash; you never lose it. Screen is OK. It's unrealistic to expect anything better for the pricepoint. The keyboard is the chicklit style and is quite responsive. Devise is sturdy overall. Build feels a bit cheap, but then again, it is. Take care of it, buy a $10 sleeve, and you're golden. My biggest knock on this specific device is the cover. The black textured plastic scratches and shows finger prints liberally. If you're careful, this isn't an issue. But if you're traveling and this is bouncing around in a bag, a case may be a good option. Overall, I LOVE the operating system, and appreciate this specific laptop. Don't expect flashy specs and abilities, because this doesn't have it. it does have a reliable operating system that is dynamite in helping you get work done and secure.