This is my first chromebook.  I've been using an Apple iPad (v2) for about 4 years now but I finally dropped it and it's gotten extremely slow.  It is an adjustment to the chromebook for sure.  The touchscreen of the iPad is just so much more convenient.  Typing is even a lot easier on the iPad in most situations.This chromebook is a pretty quick way to get on the internet.  While lying down on the couch it's not as easy to use as a tablet.  While sitting in bed the keyboard is just big enough to make typing convenient.  It's not as fast as my iPad but it's fast enough.  Part of the issue is using the trackpad is just not nearly as easy as touching the screen on the link or box you want to use.If you are going to be using the Chromebook to do a lot of typing I'd suggest a slightly bigger version.  But aside from that I have no real complaints. The picture is nowhere near as good as the one on my ipad but I paid a lot less for it so I can't say I didn't expect it.  And using google documents for word processing is much better than anything the ipad had (although if there's a google docs app I'll be embarrassed).  All in all this is a solid, affordable computer.  If you've got more of a budget for a better or bigger screen and fast processor you will enjoy the difference but if you need a simple computer for internet use and you don't mind an old school computer screen this could be a good choice for you.