So, for the past couple of years the search giant has been encouraging manufacturers to build computers that pretty much have just the browser which acts as the operating system on the device.
So you will open a Chromebook to the Chrome OS with its multiple layers of security, cloud storage, and the most popular Google products built-in. Since it won't have to boot up software and interfaces, this new computer will be much thinner, ready to go online in seconds, secure of machine failures as everything will be on the cloud and much more secure. They also have much better battery life, often upwards of eight hours.

So from October 17, Indians will be able to buy at least two Chromebook models - the Acer C720 Chromebook and the HP Chromebook 14. Unlike the earlier versions available in many markets since June 2011, these new devices are very affordable. The Acer C720 is priced at Rs 22,999 while the HP one is costlier at Rs 26,990. This price range is expected to make these devices very popular in emerging markets like India. It also helps that many of these first-time buyers are already exposed to Google's Android operating system.