Yes, you’ve got the option to.

However, they have some major limitations compared to budget laptops.

Information in this article applies to laptops that execute the Chrome OSoperating system.

HP Chromebook

HP

Chromebooks and Laptops

Just about every major laptop manufacturer has released its own version of the Chromebook.

If you use special software for school or work, it probably won’t be compatible with a Chromebook.

If you primarily work with web-based tools, then a Chromebook could be adequate.

That’s a pretty good gauge for whether a Chromebook could be your main laptop.