The software and concept remains excellent. For me ChromeOS + crostini on a Chromebook is a "good enough" Linux Desktop with guaranteed hardware compatibility, 8 years software updates, and a battery that must last at least 7 hours running on hardware that is designed to withstand the treatment handed out by a 16 year old. Because of the Android security model it's far safer than traditional desktops, be they Windows or MacOS or Linux. For example it's secure enclave is something a bank can trust.
But all bar the education hardware is mostly gone, and what hasn't gone it is produced in such small numbers it's at Macbook level pricing. It's a shame.
Adding to the noise: +1.
The software and concept remains excellent. For me ChromeOS + crostini on a Chromebook is a "good enough" Linux Desktop with guaranteed hardware compatibility, 8 years software updates, and a battery that must last at least 7 hours running on hardware that is designed to withstand the treatment handed out by a 16 year old. Because of the Android security model it's far safer than traditional desktops, be they Windows or MacOS or Linux. For example it's secure enclave is something a bank can trust.
But all bar the education hardware is mostly gone, and what hasn't gone it is produced in such small numbers it's at Macbook level pricing. It's a shame.