A difficult transition from an Apple product. Obviously much cheaper, but able to manage all the basics for me. I use it for work and personal functions. It's been a while since I had to set up a new computer. Apple has such a great out-of-the-box experience, and the Chromebook just can't match that. Plus, when I transitioned from Apple to Apple, it was like magic. This transition was a bit more painful. I would say this would be a great first computer for a young student.