I got this Chromebook to run some basic Play Store apps on it and because it had enough ram to be able to handle linux apps. Two weeks in, it absolutely fits the bill. I tried both Crouton and Crostini both work well on it.Pros:- Battery life is fantastic- Lightweight- Enough RAM to handle several RAM-hungry apps open at once- Faster than any $200 laptop should beCons:- Not a very fast processor- Keyboard isn't backlit- 32 GB of storage isn't much after the OS and crouton/crostini are installed. It hasn't made a difference in my life yet though I fear in a year or so it may.