Configuration Many Chromebooks offer a convertible experience that allows you to switch between tablet and laptop configuration. This 2-in-1 design can be handy for taking notes with a digital pen, browsing the web, or streaming movies. On the other hand, a dedicated notebook often sports a better keyboard, so if you will be doing a lot of word processing, this is the one to choose. Screen Size Like all notebooks, the larger the screen, the easier it will be to view documents, and it makes watching movies a more pleasant experience. But the smaller screen Chromebooks tend to be cheaper, and they also are more portable.