I have a Chromebook I use on a pretty regular basis. For basic things like using the internet, emailing, and simple work, it works great. The battery lasts a long time, it boots fast, and is easy to use.
On the negative side, you can't install much software on it. Instead it is all apps so, in effect, it makes the Chromebook like a big phone.
Here's a cool article with some ideas for sites and apps that are good.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article...-real-desktop/