Dive Brief:
- A K-12 technology official gives reasons schools should go with Google's Chromebooks, including a biggie: cost.
- Jason Ramsden says set-up and support are also much easier with Chromebooks vs. traditional laptops.
- Another big advantage: Automatic backup and better security compared to virus-prone regular laptops.
Dive Insight:
The argument for Chromebooks against traditional notebooks is strong, but the battle more likely to be fought is Chromebooks vs. iPads and other tablets. Many of the arguments could still hold water in that realm — cost, for instance — but security and automatic backup would probably be a draw.