[dennisw]

If you don’t mind being tethered to google then a Chromebook is a much better value than a Macbook. Chromebooks have very long battery life, are lightweight. Go for a 14” or 13.3” model.

Amazon customer ratings are a good guide. Check out the exceptional ratings and low prices
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-CB35-B3340-Chromebook-Celeron-HD-Screen/dp/B00N99FXIS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449133045&sr=1-2&keywords=Toshiba+CB35

[WVKayaker]

If you don’t mind being tethered to google then a Chromebook is a much better value

Dennis, why would anyone want a Yugo when they can have a Porsche? Value is quite subjective, but real-world usage over years in my house and those of other Mac owners trumps any toy from Google. Besides, who likes to shoot themselves in the foot by using anything from the largest gatherer of personal information EVER?

When you come up with a decent response, I will gladly entertain it. But you even mentioning Google makes me see that once again, you are just trying to go against the tide of truth!

Thanks, Swordmaker, for keeping us informed, despite the trolls and trash!

[Swordmaker]

If you don’t mind being tethered to google then a Chromebook is a much better value than a Macbook. Chromebooks have very long battery life, are lightweight. Go for a 14” or 13.3” model.

You aren't up-to-date. Google (Alphabet) is being sued by Chromebook users for the theft of their privacy while using Chromebook despite telling them they weren't. . . So much for Google's "Don't be evil" Motto.