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Cloverdale Elementary School gets Chromebooks and iPads

Andy Z. — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 05:34:24 +0000

Another school joins the Chromebook army. This time, it’s Cloverdale Elementary School in Alabama. It’s actually the first elementary school in the whole Dothan City Schools district that provided all of its students with an electronic device such as a Chromebook or iPad. This means a 1:1 ratio. A device for every student (in grades ... Read more

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“Nice APPTOP.” “Thanks, I Got It from Google.”

Andy Z. — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:01:03 +0000

Say “hello” to the APPTOP. If you’ve been following my posts recently, or any news source for that matter, you should know by now that the direction of Google’s Chromebooks is towards convertible two-in-one laptops. The newer models all seem to have the same design and only differ in color and brand. This build offers ... Read more

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Google’s Chromebooks Take a Bite out of Apple

Andy Z. — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 06:44:43 +0000

Google’s Chromebooks beat Mac’s iOS…it’s now confirmed with stats. At least in sales, that is. Google has been focusing on their Chromebooks for Education program with a laser-targeted demographic- students. It’s already been noted that these cheap laptops are stealing Apple’s market share of K-12 students, but now it’s even more apparent. Based on a ... Read more

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What Happened to Google’s Chromebook Pixel 2? It Got Botched.

Andy Z. — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 04:17:10 +0000

Are you waiting for the Google Chromebook Pixel 2? Well, you’ll be waiting for a while… Google has recently announced that they’ve stopped production and development of the next Google Pixel. They’re leaving the reputation and name reserved for Pixel phones and tablets. As you may have heard, the Google Pixel phone is their newest ... Read more

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The Samsung Plus Chromebook Gets the Spotlight from Google

Andy Z. — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:56:35 +0000

The Samsung Chromebook Plus just can’t get enough time in the spotlight. In a recent post I wrote, I mentioned that the Plus is the “flagship” model for Chromebooks in 2017. This applies true especially to those with convertible, touchscreen designs to better integrate with Android apps from the Google Play Store. I just visited ... Read more

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Guess How Well Android Apps Run on the Samsung Plus

Andy Z. — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:58:10 +0000

Did you ever wonder how Android apps really run on a Chromebook? Maybe how the experience is like? Well, if you’re like me and you haven’t had the update yet, and you’re just too lazy to switch to the Developer Channel to get the update early, the most you can do is read or watch ... Read more

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Want a Samsung Plus Chromebook? Good Deals Await. Get It Now.

Andy Z. — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 07:17:31 +0000

The Samsung Chromebook Plus is now available on the Google Store, with a bonus. (NOTE: These prices are accurate at the time of this writing. Prices are subject to change without notice.) If you’re looking to get your hands on the Samsung Plus, it’s a perfect time to grab one right now. On launch day, the ... Read more

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Chrome OS Update Will Bring a New Menu, Icons, and Material Design

Andy Z. — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:35:22 +0000

Chrome 56 is expected to have some massive updates that you’ll be able to see- literally. First up, we have material design. Chrome OS has undergone changes already to make it appear “flat” which is the direction many developers, apps, and operating systems are moving towards. Material design makes UI easier to navigate for touchscreen, phone, ... Read more

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Chromebooks for Christmas 2017 – Find the Perfect Chromebook

Andy Z. — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 08:13:33 +0000

So, you want to get someone a Chromebook for Christmas. Maybe it’s your friend. Or your coworker (probably not). Or perhaps yourself? Heh. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, based on all I know about Chromebooks in general, I’ll suggest 6 amazing laptops that you can consider buying for someone (or ... Read more

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4 More Chromebooks Get the Android Update – Is One of Them Yours?

Andy Z. — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:32:01 +0000

New support! New support! Google releases news that covers four new Chromebook models to receive the Android update. Is yours on the list? Will you finally be able to use Play store Android apps on your Chromebook? Let’s find out. Four more Chromebooks get the Android update Well, first, the four Chromebooks models are ... Read more

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