Chromebooks Running Ubuntu

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I am looking at getting the HP Chromebook 14 4gb and i am wondering just how well chromebooks can run ubuntu. Some things i am looking at will it be able to handle low end linux games? Also would this be a smart idea to put ubuntu onto a Chromebook?
 

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After looking at it and seeing how expandable it is i still cant see myself using it. The c710 didn't have expandable memory(SD card) which i may need. Also by the time i get 4gb ram and a 128gb ssd it will be around the same price as the HP 14 chromebook. Lastly the 14 is 14" which i love.
 
You got me wrong. I am not saying "Go with C710", I have just shared my experience. C710 is what does the job for me (SD card, HDMI, WiFi/Bluetooth, lightwight, cheap, expandable/hackable).

If HP14 is your cup of tea - go with it. But it is with same specs (2gb RAM, 16 SSD), so the bigger screen is the only plus for HP.
 

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There is 2 HP 14s the 2GB and a 4GB.