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CONS OF CHROME OS

 

CONS OF CHROME OS: REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BUY AND USE A CHROMEBOOK

1. Not Ideal for Advanced or Heavy Users

One primary drawback of Chrome OS and Chromebooks is their limited computing capabilities. Compared to Windows and Mac devices, Chromebooks are not capable of running resource-intensive apps such as full-featured photo editing and video editing applications.

A Chromebook is also not a gaming device, and Chrome OS is not designed for hardcore gamers. Although there are a large number of game titles available on Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store, prominent game titles available for Windows are not available for Chrome OS due to software and hardware limitations.

2. Better Suited for Fast and Reliable Internet Connection

There are apps for Chrome OS that are developed to run offline. However, remember that the main selling point of this operating system is cloud computing via a thin clients. Hence, the operating system and Chromebooks are primarily optimized to run less resource-intensive apps.

Most Chromebooks do not have large storage spaces. This is why most of the entertainment features of the operating system depend on online streaming services such as YouTube and Netflix for video streaming, or Spotify and Play Music for music streaming. Office productivity apps from Google are also web-based applications.

3. Unnecessary if a User Owns other Devices

Another remarkable disadvantage of Chrome OS and a drawback of buying and owning a Chromebook is redundancy. It would not be cost-effective if a user already owns another device running another operating system such as an iOS device or an Android tablet. Both iOS and Android operating systems have competitive app ecosystems.

Both Chrome OS and Chromebook are also virtually useless if a user already owns a Windows PC or a Mac computer. Note that the Chrome web browser, which is also available for Windows and macOS, can run Chrome OS apps. Both Windows PC and Mac computers, especially the portable variants such as ultrathin Windows laptops or the 12-inch MacBook, have the advantages of Chrome OS and Chromebooks with added features or functionalities. 

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