College is approaching, and along with almost any degree out there, a computer is almost necessary to get through everything. The problem is, many good performing computers can cost a lot, and most of the time you'll want a laptop because of it's portability, which will cost a lot more. Finding that one laptop might be had with the large selection of brands, series, models, versions, and whatnot. Another alternative that many people might not know is the Chromebook.
The Chromebook is a laptop that is marketed by Google. There are a large selection of different models, but a clear difference among each of them. Google offers a high end version of their product, and many low end versions of the Chromebook. Low end models cost from $100 to $300, and their top model, the Chromebook Pixel for $1000. You do get a lot more when you pay more, but that doesn't mean the low end versions are terrible. It's actually the price that attracts me the most to the product.
The Chromebook isn't your typical computer, as it doesn't run Windows or apple. Instead Google has developed their own operating system, as the name suggests, based on chrome. You won't be able to install just anything on your new Chromebook, instead you'll be limited to what is available in the Chrome store. The chrome store has a wide variety to offer, including a remote desktop application. You'll be able to take control of any other computer that you've set up control with through chrome. In my situation, this would work well. I would be able to take control of my desktop from almost everywhere on campus. Also with a new app called ARC Welder, you're able to run any android application, provided you have the APK for it.
Overall, I would say that a Chromebook is more of a toy then a tool in my eyes, but that doesn't mean it couldn't be used as a tool by some people. Schools have been getting Chromebooks instead of other laptops or tablets. It can be a cheaper solution to a surface or other conventional laptops. Also Google Drive is a very useful tool allowing you for no added cost to type documents, excel like charts, and create presentations and store them all online. All which are compatible on the Chromebook. If anything, consider a chromebook when shopping for a new laptop.
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