Chromebooks are now a staple of American education. If your child needs one for schoolwork or playtime, here's help with the specs, the features, and everything else you need to know before you buy.

Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo all announced new Chromebooks for 2026 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January.

・Budget: Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, $200. Absolutely stellar deal. This is my preferred deal. ・Midrange: Asus CX14, $249.00. Faster processor, more storage. Black Friday deals on Chromebooks have begun at ...