Chromebooks are a special type of laptop - here's what makes them different

There are a few key differences between Chromebooks and other laptops.
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Chromebooks are a specific kind of laptop that run Chrome OS instead of Windows or macOS.
Compared to Mac or PC laptops, Chromebooks put heavy focus on Google apps and websites.
In short, all Chromebooks are laptops, but not all laptops are Chromebooks.
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