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Re:Google Chromebook Under $300 Defies PC Market With Growth by andrewchoi on Wednesday July 10, 2013 @08:42PM (#6023811)
But if the x230 is broken or stolen, it costs ~1k to replace. A new Chromebook is ~200.

I personally love the design of the x230, and am looking to get one myself. The biggest sticking problem for me is price.

Re:Google Chromebook Under $300 Defies PC Market With Growth by RexRollman on Wednesday July 10, 2013 @08:52PM (#6023853)
If price is an overriding issue, than the Chromebook would be a better choice.