My 6 year old wanted a laptop for Christmas more than anything else, but I didn't want to get something expensive and it end up getting broken. My kids use Chromebooks at school daily so they are already familiar with how to use them. I purchased one refurbished but it's in excellent condition. You wouldn't even know it was used before. I like the fact it can change from laptop to tablet mode by folding the screen back. The touchscreen makes it user-friendly, especially for kids. I also like having the ability to set daily limits and lock/unlock the device through the Family Link app on my phone. Battery life could be a bit longer, I'd compare it to that of a Kindle. However, I encourage my child to keep it plugged in and on the charger at her desk so it's not that big of an issue. This Chromebook is also able to run games like Roblox and Toca World just fine with no lagging. Overall it's a very good starter laptop for kids.