

Lenovo puts Chromebooks in schools





Source: Lenovo

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By GotThumbs on 1/17/2013 12:55:31 PM , Rating: 4
More and more campuses are adding WiFi, so it's not as big an issue as you make it. Any school looking at this will know the requirements anyway.

With the continued growth of web-based apps, its also a non-issue. It also helps combat pirating of software.

Do you remember the time when there were computer clients, and all programs ran off the main's almost the same concept. More and more companies are looking to web-based computing and so having huge hard-drives on your desktop/laptop is not as necessary and helps reduce costs.

Some people just don't seem to understand the potential value in using a different approach, but then they might not be as open-minded to alternatives other than Apple.

Regarding IPADS....Besides them still costing too much, they are limiting. You try typing a report without a keypad. And if you want to use voice to text....try that in a room with a dozen kids. Yes you can use keyboards with them but that's just getting closer to a Chrome book....but still more expensive. If Lenovo and the other PC makers would make the PC's more attractive/stylish to the fashionistas....then Apple would greater competition.

Truth is, IPADS are limited in their use and if it wasn't for the number of games people play...they would be used for basic content viewing. Web-browsing or checking email.

At our work, the Admin office ordered 3 ipads and are in the process of replacing them with MS Win8 based tablets (not Win8 RT). Try installing any site-license software on an IPAD....You can't do it because each user has to "register" and use Itunes to load any apps.

Ipads are fashion over function when used in schools and businesses.

Hey, buy what you want, but I don't like the idea of Apple charging way more for thier educational pads than what a Google Nexus or Samsung 10.1 goes for, but both can perform the same functions as an Ipad...all with out ITunes registration restrictions.

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Where do you get a $99 Chrome book?

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