

Despite what you might have heard about them in past years, they’ve come a long way lately, with manufacturers increasingly rolling out midrange and even high-end ones with specs comparable to Windows laptops-and far faster actual performance since the OS consumes next-to-no system resources.

But recent versions have introduced the ability to run Android apps via the Play Store, a subtle but game-changing feature for users of specialized programs like artists. Their main app is, you guessed it, Chrome, and they’re intended as just vehicles for browsing the internet and using web services. Just in case anyone needs an introduction, a Chromebook is a simplified laptop that runs Google’s Chrome OS.

“Can you draw on a Chromebook? … Two years ago I would’ve said no, but things are changing!” - Brad Colbow
