Why choose a Chromebook?

Why Choose a Chromebook? It's a question I'm often asked, so what better a subject for this blog :)

1. Security. Chromeos is seriously secure compared to other Desktop operating systems such as Windows, those found on Macs, and even other Linux distros. Check out ChromeOS security design notes.  Some highlights: fully encrypted disk (no need to worry about data theft if your Chromebook is stolen), verified boot, secure sharing, even an incognito guest mode. Some of these features are available on other OSes but with Chromebooks they're always there.
2. Hardware value for money. My current Chromebook is the first generation Toshiba 13.3 inch Chromebook (model CB30). Even now, months after I purchased it, I'd struggle to find any non Chromebook laptop that is as lightweight, long lasting (battery lasts 10 hours!) and adequately performing. This thing handles way more browser tabs than I'd ever use.
3. Boot time. There's barely any difference between booting and resuming from suspend with Chromebooks as the boot up is so fast!
4. Low/no maintenance. The only maintenance you'll ever do is restarting the Chromebook occasionally when Google pops up the little 'Update Avalable' arrow icon in the status bar.

Thoughts? I'd love to hear from other Chromebook users.