Buying a chromebook

Most Chrome OS programs require an Internet connection and will not work when the device isn't connected to Wi-Fi. If you don't take the necessary precautions before leaving a reliable Wi-Fi network—like making pertinent Google Docs available offline—your Chromebook will essentially become a useless brick when unconnected.  ... More https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/guidemaster-how-to-buy-a-chromebook-plus-our-best-picks/

When it comes to upgrades, Chrome OS and Android couldn't be more different.

Since Chrome OS can't be customized by device-makers in the way that Android can, Google's able to control Chromebook updates completely on its own — and that means latest software can roll out to all current devices within days of its release, regardless of who made each laptop or where it was purchased.  ...more https://www.computerworld.com/article/3405893/buying-a-chromebook.html

Chromebook updates  https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en


Chromebook Reviews, from TheWirecutter.com   https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-chromebook/