Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've only had this little Chromebook for a few days, but I can already tell you it's exactly what I was looking for. I was a little reserved about ordering after reading other reviews, and the fact that it is a refurbished laptop. Please allow me to dispel some of your concerns, or perhaps clarify some of the information out there. This is a CHROMEBOOK. If you are expecting Windows functionality or Apple OS, you will be disappointed. It runs the Google OS, a special Chome-based operating system that is lightweight and efficient. It's perfect for cruising the internet, email, pictures, youtube, music, etc. You can open and edit all your MS Office documents through Google Apps. You've got plenty of storage space via Google Drive. You can even download and install some very convenient apps through the Google Play Android store - very cool. Screen resolution is great. Speed through webpages on the internet is great. Battery life has been great. The fact that it converts into a tablet is very useful and the touchscreen seems quite responsive. There are several reviews out there about the mouse/touchpad being bad - I think those people need to get over it. This is roughly a $200 Chromebook, what do you expect Acer to manufacture? It gets the job done. I haven't had any issues with it being a refurbished unit; no signs of wear, everything came in plastic. So before you purchase this unit, please remember that this is a CHROMEBOOK. It runs Google OS. If you expecting a laptop with Windows and Apple OS functionality, or if you need to run programs that require those specific OS', then don't buy this and leave bad reviews. But if you need a basic laptop with a great screen, some cool features, that is fast, light and secure, then this is the one for you.