Most folks either love or hate Chromebooks but in spite of what you might think they make good gifts for the holidays. They are all nice laptops that with the exception of one, are some of the cheapest notebooks around.

The hardware inside the Chromebooks in this list is very similar, with exceptions noted where pertinent. There are models with wi-fi, 3G, and 4G to cover all connectivity needs.

If you're not sure if a Chromebook is right for your gift recipient, it's worth taking a look at the reading material below that shines some light on Google's Chrome OS and the hardware that drives it.