exeng,
I used the word "perception" in the context of people who think that a Chromebook can be considered to be equivalent to a MacBook with the added bonus of additional battery life.
You have confirmed that in your statement:
Basically an internet centred device and is a brick without good broadband speeds.
I'm sure if Apple made an internet-centered brick, their battery life would also be the same or better than the Chromebook.
Basically I'm saying people should not be comparing Apples and Oranges (or Apples and Chromebooks !).