Unlike other HP laptops, the Pavilion Chromebook features a layout that has been tweaked specifically for use with Google's Chrome OS. The chiclet keyboard feels like an HP keyboard, with comfortable spacing but a slightly insubstantial feel when typing.

The entire laptop is also fairly lightweight, tipping the scales at just 3.73 pounds. The chassis uses the same plastic construction, with a glossy 'sparkling black' finish. Were it not for the candy-colored Google Chrome logo on the lid of the laptop, the HP Pavilion Chromebook would look like a 14-inch version of the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000 ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), HP's inexpensive, AMD-powered ultrabook alternative.

Blending the design aesthetics of a budget Pavilion laptop with the free web-centric Chrome OS, the 14-inch Pavilion Chromebook is the closest thing we've seen to a standard laptop coming out under the Google flag. Google's Chromebook may not get much respect in some tech circles, but HP offers a vote of confidence with a Chrome-based laptop of its own, the HP Pavilion Chromebook 14. Comes with all the usual caveats about Chrome OS.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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