My last chromebook (ASUS Flip C433) died prematurely (2 months after warranty expired). I didn't have funds for a total replacement so had to go from the $400 price range to around $200.  So far, it's really not a bad switch. The screen is smaller and not as sharp; maybe a little slower but I like the smaller size. Most of my use is web surfing and reading. More than adequate for those uses. Battery use is amazing so far. I used it about 3-4 hours/day for 4 days after the initial charge and recharged at about 18%. I hope that continues. Good value for the price.