Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is opening up geographic availability of the Acer, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and Samsung Chromebooks to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands to consumers, businesses and schools, according to a company blog post.
“Many of you around the world have told us you’re eager to get your hands on a Chromebook, so we’ve been working with our part
We don’t know much about how successful Google’s Chromebooks really are. Outside of talking about their adoption in schools and businesses, Google has never released any detailed sales figures. Most analysts assume they aren’t exactly a run-away hit.
Google Chromebooks, those cloud-centric notebook computers, are now available for rent. The cost: $30 per month for Chromebooks, and $25 per month for Chromeboxes (a desktop form factor). The really interesting part: There’s no long-term commitment required. Chromebooks, which run Chrome OS, have not taken the world by storm. But VARs should watch the market closely.
Amid all the mainstream hype about Windows 8, Surface tablets and Apple iPads, the Google Chromebook strategy quietly marches forward. If you check a local Best Buy retail story, you might even see Chromebooks (cloud-centric laptops) on display near the Apple section. But how are Chromebooks attracting channel partners and corporate customers?
There have been many different takes on the Google's chromebooks since it was announced that products will soon be on the market. The review of the potential of the product is based upon each user's needs which makes it difficult to guage how it will effect the PC and laptop markets.
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Seems like a decent price at $99
Includes Built in Virus Protection!
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Chromebooks - lightweight, fast-booting laptops - boast the ability to switch quickly between users, automatically backup on Google Drive, include built-in virus protection and come pre-loaded with popular Chrome applications like Se
Lately, there have been some signs of rejuvenation for Google's Chrome OS and Chrombooks based on the platform. As noted here, Chrome OS and Chromebooks got off to a shaky start due to the fact that they require users to use applications and store data in the cloud--a two-fisted approach that alienated some users who wanted local apps and data storage.
Google’s Eric Schmidt has made it known that cash will be available through its investment into Teach First for UK Computer Teachers. This money would be available for teachers to purchase Raspberry Pi and Arduino units for UK classrooms. This announcement was made at the UK Science Museum where we was to talk about Mountain View and the charity’s partnership.
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