> has a Unix OS that lets you run standard compilers, docker containers, vms whatnot

99% of users don't give a damn about that. This is a play for kids in schools, so they get used to their operating system.

I didn't say anything ab out that.

I am saying that, as a developer (is it really only 1% of laptop owners?), the pixel/chromebooks were not really that useful.

Who knows, maybe that's changing with whatever OS this is running.