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But this promise depends on Framework continuing to exist and supply parts for this Chromebook. You’ll be able to add more storage and memory, replace your battery, extend your ChromeOS support date by upgrading your mainboard with a new processor, or repair anything else if it breaks.

Framework includes a screwdriver and handy QR codes by each internal part that direct you to step-by-step replacement guides with links to the exact parts you’ll need. Just like its Windows counterpart-which received a 10 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit and which we recommend in our Windows ultrabook guide-you can easily replace and upgrade the Framework Chromebook’s individual parts. If you want a repairable Chromebook: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is what you’ve been waiting for. You can also turn an old Windows or Mac computer into a Chromebook, if you have an aging system lying around. If you can’t find a new Chromebook anywhere, consider a used Chromebook-but double-check the official end-of-support date before you buy. If none of our picks are available, we recommend setting up stock alerts through or browser extensions like Keepa. It can be difficult to find a decent Chromebook in stock during the back-to-school shopping season. If the C536 is unavailable, the virtually identical Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA-DN344T) is another great option. We don’t recommend this 4.3-pound laptop if you need to take yours to work, class, or even a coffee shop-it’s best used around the house. Its 15.6-inch touchscreen provides more room to do work or enjoy media, but it also makes the laptop bulkier. This version comes with 64GB of storage which is a plus as we feel that 32GB drives on Chromebooks should be few and far between.If you need a bigger screen and a number pad, the Asus Chromebook Flip C536 (C536EA-BI3T3) is the best option.

The new Chromebook Flex 3 also features that signature Abyss Blue color that Lenovo likes to put on its devices. While the Intel N4020 model will handily outperform the MediaTek version, the newer model is priced $30 cheaper than the Intel-powered Flex 3. The only notable difference between the new Flex 3 and the Intel-based model is the chipset and the exterior color. It now appears – without any fanfare – Lenovo has quietly launched the IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3 and you can buy it now on Lenovo’s website. The Chromebook Flex 3 features an 11.6″ 250 nit IPS touch display and as the name implies, this device is a convertible. Like the 14″ Lenovo, the Chromebook Flex 3 is powered by the same MT8183 ARM processor as the Lenovo Duet. Upon further investigation, I discover a companion model in the 11.6″ range that should replace the current IdeaPad Flex 3. Last week, Kevin Tofel discovered a new 14″ MediaTek-powered Chromebook that adds to Lenovo’s budget-friendly models in the IdeaPad 3 lineup.