It really was a sleek and elegant system. I got a friend to switch to one after him twice say "my computer is so slow, I need to buy a new one" only for me to find each computer filled with every browser plugin and tracking app you can think of. Even though I'm sure there are still sketchy chrome plugins, the pixelbook cut down on that sort of thing enough it's lasted him several times longer than a new computer does. Like you, I wish Google had continue to make them.