Half the price of a new iPhone with double the battery life sounds like a pretty good deal, right? That’s what you’re getting when you purchase a Chromebook. So, why are these laptops so cheap? Let’s find out. Chromebooks Run on Chrome OS Chromebooks get their name from the Chrome operating system (OS) that they run on. This operating system is based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google. One of the benefits of Chrome OS is that it’s much more lightweight than other operating systems, so it doesn’t require as much processing power or RAM. This translates into cheaper laptops because manufacturers don’t have to include top-of-the-line specs to make them run efficiently. Limited Storage and Apps Another reason Chromebooks are cheaper is because they have limited storage and apps. Most Chromebooks come with 16GB of storage, which is fine if you primarily use cloud-based storage and apps. However, if you prefer to store your files locally or use a lot of resource-intensive apps, ...
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