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Hello everyone,

My mother wants to replace her computer because her current PC has become extremely slow.

I’ve never used a Chromebook before, but after doing some research, it seems like it could fit her needs pretty well.

She mainly uses her computer for:

• emails
• office work
• web browsing
• video streaming

So in theory, all of that should work perfectly fine on ChromeOS.

She also says she’d like to make some 3D plans/designs, but honestly I think simple apps or web-based tools would probably be enough for her needs. She won’t be using heavy software like Blender or anything similar.

The main issue is the budget: around €300.
I’m worried that at this price point, Windows laptops might end up being slow or low quality.

So I have a few questions:

• Is ChromeOS easy to adapt to for someone who isn’t very tech-savvy?
• Is it practical and easy to use on a daily basis?
• Would a Chromebook be a good choice in this situation?
• With a budget of around €300, what computer would you recommend?

Thanks in advance 🙂