Genuine or grey-market? How to spot a real Chromebook

Pakistan's laptop market is full of devices sold as Chromebooks that are anything but — refurbished units sold as new, models with expired update support, or imports with no warranty at all.

Start with the update date. Every Chromebook model has an official Auto Update Expiration date. A device that stops receiving updates next year will stop receiving security fixes, new features, and eventually access to some apps.

Check for an official warranty from the brand or its authorised partner in Pakistan. A seller who cannot show one is selling a device that nobody will stand behind.

Buy from a Google for Education partner. MyChromebook.pk sells only verified devices from Allied, CTL, and Centerm — with official warranty, free delivery, and a 7-day money-back guarantee.