Chromebooks schooling Apple, Microsoft in education market, according to new report | ZDNet
It's not too hard to determine why Chromebooks have swiftly infiltrated classrooms, thanks to starting prices that are notably cheaper than iPads. The laptop form factor is often better suited to productivity as well, allowing students to type without needing the extra expense of an optional keyboard. Considering the strained budgets of many school districts, saving thousands of dollars on new technology seems like a no-brainer.
But Chromebooks' rapid ascent isn't a guarantee that they will continue to dominate the education market. Futuresource expects Microsoft to redouble its efforts to increase sales of Windows systems to schools, emphasizing the increasingly popular 2-in-1 laptops at a cheaper price point. There are a handful of 2-in-1 Chromebooks, such as the Asus Chromebook Flip, but Chrome is not optimized for touch support as well as the most recent versions of Windows is.
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