[bells-n-whistles]

If it is only going to be to use for the internet, why would I want another laptop, when I could just have a smaller, more compact i-Pad instead?

 

[Ronaldst]

Web browser is not updated often (Chrome is updated each 6 weeks.)
No choice in hardware (only what Jobs thinks it's best for you.)
Real keyboard.
Cheaper potiental hardware.
No horrible iTunes software (your chromebook won't need another PC to function properly.)

 

[jwr]

Well because i am an iPad user, if i had the money i would buy a Chromebook. iPad and Chromebooks are not the same. Well almost.

 

[Bonnie]

If all you ever did was look at or read websites then maybe an iPad would suit. I think most people actually want to write things on forums like this, or send emails etc. I could never be happy without a proper keyboard.

 

[lull]

The iPad 2 is a little better than its predecessor. Seriously though, people who have them miss having a keyboard. Everyone I know with an iPad also has a PC because of that. Most of them need to type for work or school. So, yeah that is why you should get a Google Chromebook instead or in conjunction with and iPad.

 

[Lindsey]

Like others have said, I would rather have a Chromebook for the keyboard because I am always wanting to type. If I only browsed the web an iPad would be great but because I communicate a lot online I like a full keyboard.

 

[Chromer]

This is going to be debated more and more.
Boot up speed, cloud based, zero maintenance and versatile enough for the office or play--Chromebook is the winner.

 

[Lindsey]

This is going to be debated more and more.
Boot up speed, cloud based, zero maintenance and versatile enough for the office or play--Chromebook is the winner.

Versatility is another factor. Chromebook seems much more versatile than the iPad. I can see myself using it at work, in school, at home, and even when I'm in the car.

 

[gargoogle]

I have been trying to decide which to buy an ipad or a notebook. After reading this thread I have made up my mine....the chromebook is for me. Thanks for the information.

 

[OldMcclintic]

Aside from the lower price, better computing power, built-in keyboard, etc., whenever i hold an iPad, I'm super careful with it and I'm almost afraid to actually use it in case it slips out of my hands and breaks. I just don't feel that way with actual notebooks though

 

[chrisakans]

One reason for me...I attest that the CR-48 plays FLASH video. My girlfriend has an iPad and gets very jealous when we sit in bed and I can play the movies posted on Facebook and she can't

 

[omosh]

I think let us just accept change; the chromebook combines what you would use an Ipad for besides giving you the comfort of using a keyboard for your typing work.