Best Notebooks - Linux, 3 to 5 lb. Weight, 0 to 14.1 in. Display Size

More RAM for better, zippier performance, Swappable 6-cell battery lasts longer on the road

Very short battery life, Bland and relatively thick design

Limitations of Chrome OS, Poor battery life

Saddled with an ugly design, finicky touch pad, and short battery life

High quality anodized aluminum matte chassis

Expensive, Interface not optimized for touch

Full selection of ports, including Ethernet and VGA

Very short battery life, Bland and relatively thick design

Shockingly low price, Plenty of ports

Limitations of Chrome OS, Poor battery life

Full selection of ports, including Ethernet and VGA

Very short battery life, Bland and relatively thick design

Shockingly low price, Plenty of ports

Limitations of Chrome OS, Poor battery life

Useless without Internet connection.

Runs hot, expensive.

Tough to recommend this Chromebook over a less expensive laptop or tablet.

Bright, pleasing matte display

Useless without Internet connection.

Runs hot, expensive.

Tough to recommend this Chromebook over a less expensive laptop or tablet.

Bright, pleasing matte display

Suffers from the general sluggishness

Improved speed, Fast boot up

Expensive for its features and abilities

Lightweight, easy to use, SD card reader, big trackpad, comfy keyboard

Suffers from the general sluggishness

Improved speed, Fast boot up

Expensive for its features and abilities

Lightweight, easy to use, SD card reader, big trackpad, comfy keyboard

Suffers from the general sluggishness

Improved speed, Fast boot up

Expensive for its features and abilities

Lightweight, easy to use, SD card reader, big trackpad, comfy keyboard