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Originally Posted by Command67
Google announced $20/a month pricing for school districts who wish to purchase chromebooks. One problem is that it is a 3 year plan and there is only 2 models of chromebooks on the market. And the web can do a lot of things but there is still a need for a full OS like Windows in daily life.
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That is where I disagree. For the average high school student who may not be taking this out of class, a browser and a office suite is all they need - Chrome and Google Docs.
The lack of models is no issue - many consider them to be some of the best on the market. (
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/s...ries-5-review/)
However, if specific classes (school newspapers, Microsoft Office classes that aim for IC3 certification, and that sort of thing) are a large issue, than Windows is non-negotiable. That, and a school where processing power is a must because work from CAD classes, programming, and graphic design is a must for the schools too.
It may be a struggle for IT - except it is so limited in scope. Overall, I find it is difficult to argue against Chrome OS.