SEE ALSO: Chromebook vs. laptop: What are the differences? I spent several weeks with the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, one of two 15.6-inch models from that original octet, which retails for $499.

Downsides: There is no memory-card reader, so you'll need to buy an external reader or connect your digital camera directly to this laptop to transfer photos. About The HP 15.6" Touch-Screen ...