https://www.cnet.com/news/chromebooks-show-theyre-ready-for-prime-time-at-ces-2019/

As a whole, the Chromebook category has made serious strides over the past two years. While once a lackluster option for classrooms and the extremely budget-sensitive, improving hardware and access to Android apps via the Google Play store have now made Chromebooks a valid option for work and entertainment. There remain exceptions, of course: If you're into serious gaming, video editing or other hardware-intensive tasks, you'll still need a machine running Microsoft Windows or Apple's MacOS.

But for the vast majority of people, Chromebooks are a totally viable option. They're more than sufficient for basics like email, getting on the internet, creating documents or working with spreadsheets -- especially if you're already using Google apps. And whether you're looking for an ultraportable, convertible or traditional laptop, there are lots of solid Chromebook options in the $300 price range and some exceptional ones in the $500 to $600 range.