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ADVANTAGES OF CHROME OS: WHY YOU SHOULD BUY ONE

1. Simple to use and easy to maintain: Chrome OS is simply a web browser running inside a laptop computer. It is a lightweight operating system that requires minimal hardware specifications. This means that the system boots fast and the overall computer runs smooth.

Setup requirement is very minimal. User only needs to flip open his or her device and log in with his or her Google account.

Maintenance is also hassle-free unlike in heavier operating systems such as Windows. Google also updates the OS regularly and automatically. Chrome OS also has a build-in anti-virus protection. There is also no need for regular updating of several apps unlike in OS X because Chrome OS apps are stored in a cloud.

2. Fast and smooth software and hardware: Another advantage of Chrome OS is that it is a light operating system that requires less hardware resources unlike OS X and Windows. It does not need high-powered processors and memory and large storage space.

The OS runs under minimal hardware specification because the laptop is a thin client that merely taps apps and data through the cloud. This means that most of the heavy lifting happens in powerful central computers.

3. Built and designed for daily productivity: Google bundles Chrome OS with different apps and services developed for productivity. Examples of these include office productivity apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides—the counterpart to Microsoft Office—and Google-branded communication apps such as Gmail and Hangouts. Other productivity apps from Google include Calendar, Maps, Google Drive, and Forms.

4. Long battery life: This energy efficiency comes from the fact that Chrome OS consumes minimal hardware resources and running apps requires minimal computing power.

5. Suitable for budget-conscious consumers: Google developed Chrome OS for most average computer users. It is also worth emphasizing that the minimal hardware requirements for running the OS further drive down the price of these devices. This is why they sell cheaper compared to other computers running Windows or OS X.

Affordability is a notable advantage of Chrome OS. An average user would only spend money buying apps from the Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store. Of course, apart from free Google apps, there also other useful apps available online.

DISADVANTAGES OF CHROME OS: WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BUY ONE

1. Not suitable for power users: Chrome OS is severely limited by the fact that it is not capable of running resource-intensive apps or software. This turns off creative professionals such as music producers and graphic artists.

Some gamers might consider Chrome OS unappealing. Of course, there are many titles available on the Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store but they do not cater to hardcore gamers. Chrome OS is simply not a good choice for a gaming device.

2. Works best with fast Internet connection: The main selling point of this OS is that it is a cloud facilitator. This means that an Internet connection is needed to use the full potential of the OS.

Note that the entertainment features of Chrome OS rely on online streaming. User can enjoy music using Spotify or Play Music and movies or TV series via Netflix or other similar streaming services.

3. Redundant if a user owns other devices: A Chrome OS laptop is useless if a user already owns a Microsoft-based ultrabook or a MacBook Air or MacBook Retina. These devices offer the same advantages of Chrome OS with added functionalities.

Even Android tablets and Apple iPads are also considerable alternatives. Note that Both Android and iOS have large app ecosystems that would make owning a Chrome-based system redundant.