Pinebook Pro for novice users?

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I'm thinking about getting 2 Pinebook Pro's. These will be used for novice computer users,

Based on your experience, would it be a good choice, to give to 2 young computer users?

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Or might they be better served with a Chromebook?

No experience yet as I'm waiting on the second batch but based on what I read about installing and using, I'd say if you can make sure the system is installed and working properly, the novices should be able to start off quite well with it. If they are eager to learn, they'll learn how to bork it and fix it in no time; if not, they'll likely ask you for help just as much as if they had a Chromebook or Windows PC…