the laptop I purchased was at the end of it's automatic update period (AUE) which means that after you unbox and update the computer, it will never again accept another update. This greatly limits it's lifespan. This was not clear in the item description. The laptop arrived in great condition; don't get me wrong. Unboxed, it was like new. When I plugged it in and ran the first update, I had the applet pop up stating that this would be the last automatic update the Chromebook would accept. After a bit of checking, I saw that the laptop was a 2017 model. A quick internet search revealed that this model stops updating after 3-5 years. Per cnet.com (dated Feb 21, 2023), "What happens when a Chromebook reaches its AUE? Currently, once your AUE date arrives, the Chromebook will no longer receive software updates from Google. These include security updates, bug fixes and new features. And without those updates, things like apps and browser extensions might no longer function properly."  While this was a great value at the price, it wouldn't have lasted as long as I need it to last. Just be aware when you're purchasing.