Never used Google OS, what chromebooks are right for me?

I'd like to purchase a chromebook in near future as my old Win7 laptop is shit.

This is what I'm interested in and will be using the device for:

- I believe I would like a 2 in 1, that is either (a) Detachable or (b) very lightweight and comrfortable to hold in tablet mode
- Some "mobile" gaming from Andoid app store, so a brilliant display is important
- Lightweight Online spreadsheet/document record keeping, etc
- My mainstay "surfing" device
- Occasional video streaming
- Comfortable and quality keyboard, preferably backlit
- Solid hardware configuration, I can't stand not having a "snappy" device, even when under load
- Fast transfer inputs so I can transfer photos/videos from my iPhone quickly (or a wireless method to sync this if possible?)
- I don't travel much, so mostly will be used at home, however I do still want something lightweight as I want to be able to hold it comfortably as a tablet.


I'm hoping to purchase soon, but may wait for Black Friday/Cyber monday sales, if that means I can get a much better product at the same price point.

Speaking of that, my budget is in the 400-500 range, although may spring a bit more if it seems worthwhile.

Also, are there any devices on the horizon that may be around my budget worth waiting for?

Got an old old laptop? Then slap Neverware on it and give it a whirl before you buy. I slapped it on an old Dell E6410 and it ran perfectly. A Chromebook with 8GB ram/250GB SSD and a quad core i5...it was fast!

https://www.neverware.com/

Well google have just announced the new pixel go!!!

In that range, I kind of like the Asus Chromebook Flip (C434), although I like the physical size of the OG Pixelbook better (the price I don't like as much).

To put in perspective, I have a cheap HP Chromebook 11 x360 and it works fine for what it is. Play Store and android apps work fine with the touchscreen. I just wish I had something slightly faster and more modern looking.