I can only compare this Samsung Chromebook 2 to my Acer Chromebook C720 that I purchased in June 2014 and my 2012 Macbook Pro. The Samsung Chromebook 2 has a much nicer build then my Acer C720. The first thing I notice is the base of it has a very solid feel to it. The keys also have a nicer feel to them then the Acer C720 and feel a bit like the keys on my Macbook pro, very nice! I use the Chrome Remote Desktop App on my Chromebooks so I can access my Mac from my Chromebook. The Chrome Remote Desktop App makes my Chromebook all that much more useful. I debated on just getting another Acer C720 for $199 or spending a extra $50 and get the Samsung Chromebook 2 as my Acer C720 still works just fine for me and I was just looking to get a second Chromebook. I'm so glad I decided to go with the Samsung Chromebook 2 this time around.