{"id":10819,"date":"2018-02-08T18:39:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T02:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/?p=10819"},"modified":"2021-06-11T03:29:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T10:29:12","slug":"microsoft-targets-chromebook-low-cost-education-laptops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/microsoft-targets-chromebook-low-cost-education-laptops","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Targets Chromebook for Low-Cost Education Laptops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Google\u2019s low-cost Chromebook dominates in the education sector, but Microsoft may have an ace up its sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Chromebooks have gone a long way from being a rarity to a practical option among the academe (e.g. college students, kids, teachers, etc.). Over the years, Microsoft watched as Google\u2019s low-cost laptop ate away at the Windows PC market. The Google Chromebook\u2019s claim to fame is its budget-friendly price point. You can buy a decent Chromebook for under $200 and a fancy model only goes as high as $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Microsoft is looking to even the score by beating Google at its own game. Historically, Windows laptops cost twice as much as Chromebooks but changes are in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-10891\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Samsung-Education-Chromebooks.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Samsung-Education-Chromebooks.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Education Chromebooks\" class=\"wp-image-10891\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/span><figcaption>Samsung Education Chromebooks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"zw-paragraph heading0 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-generation-of-windows-10-s-devices\">New Generation of Windows 10 S Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Microsoft and its partners recently unveiled a quartet of new Windows 10 S devices at the Bett education show in London. During their announcement, the company said they have made new devices for the education market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">The most interesting option is the $189 Lenovo laptop. Its black color and plastic build may not be turning heads, but it\u2018s powered by Intel\u2019s Apollo Lake-generation Celeron chips. Assuming its specs work fine, it could be a game-changer for Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Besides the $189 Lenovo 100e, Microsoft introduced the 300e, a convertible, 2-in-1 laptop with a touch and pen support. It costs only $289. Two other Lenovo laptops (non-touch and touch models) they exhibited cost $199 and $299, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"zw-paragraph heading0 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edge-in-the-software-department\">Edge in the Software Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Although Chrome OS&#8217;s lightweight, browser-based experience isn&#8217;t anything like Windows 10 S, the latter has been optimized to run on low-end computers. Plus, the Microsoft Office suite is still among the most sought-after software among students and teachers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">From a business standpoint, it&#8217;s clear Microsoft Office applications still have an edge over Google&#8217;s productivity apps, no matter the similarity. If schools take advantage of Microsoft&#8217;s newest, low-cost laptops, they will toss in free Office 365 for Education for teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"zw-paragraph heading0 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-sweet-education-deals\">More Sweet Education Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Microsoft will be releasing a new Chemistry Update for <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/\">Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a> this spring. The game&#8217;s focus will center on experimentation like tackling stable isotopes and building compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">The company emphasized that it&#8217;ll be a free update for everyone already using the Education Edition of Minecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">Microsoft is also optimizing Word for Outlook desktop and Mac as well as OneNote for iPad Mac. The company revealed optimized apps include a new immersive reader that helps with writing and reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">To entice schools further, Microsoft will be giving 10% discounts for its HoloLens headsets. They&#8217;ll be making six new Mixed Reality content available for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/hololens\">Microsoft HoloLens<\/a>. The content will primarily be immersive experiences for students, just another way to convince schools to try Microsoft&#8217;s augmented reality headsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\">All of these are a big part of Microsoft&#8217;s renewed effort to convince students and teachers to keep using its software and services. It&#8217;s clear how the company plans to stay relevant in the face of Chromebooks&#8217; phenomenal rise in the education market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google\u2019s low-cost Chromebook dominates in the education sector, but Microsoft may have an ace up its sleeve. Chromebooks have gone a long way from being a rarity to a practical option among the academe (e.g. college students, kids, teachers, etc.). Over the years, Microsoft watched as Google\u2019s low-cost laptop ate away at the Windows PC market. The Google Chromebook\u2019s claim to fame is its budget-friendly price point. 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