Education Archives

First look at the CTL Chromebook PX14EX for education

Kevin C. TofelSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022News, ReviewsChromebooks, CTL, Education, Intel Celeron N5100, Jasper Lake4 Comments

I’m looking at the $359 CTL Chromebook PX14EX for education, Here is my initial take and first impressions on this Intel Jasper Lake laptop.

This is the ChromeOS version tracker that Google should have made

Kevin C. TofelAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Device management, Education, Enterprise2 Comments

Google’s Chromium Dash site provides a decent ChromeOS version tracker. But a developer made his own and it’s far better. Have a look.

Why Google ChromeOS Flex is quickly becoming a big deal

Kevin C. TofelJuly 14, 2022July 14, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS Flex, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, Education, Enterprise, Google, Mac, Windows13 Comments

Google ChromeOS Flex now supports over 400 certified devices. This sustainability software approach turns PCs and Macs into Chromebooks.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 now available for $429.99

Kevin C. TofelApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022NewsChromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Education, Intel Celeron, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 3602 Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is now available. This education-focused Chromebook starts at $429.99 with some nice external features and a capable but basic CPU.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs Chromebooks: A limited but capable competitor

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022News, OpinionChrome OS, Chromebooks, Education, Microsoft, Microsoft Surface Laptop SE, Windows SE3 Comments

A recent review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop SE got me thinking about how it compares to Chromebooks. The competition is closer but still limited.

Google helps teachers pick Chromebooks, adds student-led Chromebook repair program

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 3, 2022February 4, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, Education, GoogleNo Comments

Google has two Chromebook announcements for educators. First, a new site to help teachers pick Chromebooks. Second a new student-led Chromebook repair program.

4 new Acer Chromebooks for education debut, start at $349.99

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022NewsAcer, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Education, Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Silver, MediaTek 8183No Comments

Four new Acer Chromebooks for education debuted on Monday and start at $349.99. Availability begins this month for these durable devices.

HP Fortis Chromebooks for students debut, starting at $349

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, Education, HP, HP Fortis Chromebook, Pentium, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7cNo Comments

The new HP Fortis 11 G9 Chromebook and HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook are designed for student use, have an LTE option and start at $349.

Logitech Pen is a $65 USI stylus for Chromebooks in the classroom

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, Education, Logitech, Stylus, USI2 Comments

There’s a new USI stylus on the market designed for student Chromebooks: The Logitech Pen. Schools can buy it in April for $65.

How a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education

Kevin C. TofelNovember 9, 2021November 9, 2021News, OpinionChrome OS, Chromebooks, Crostini, Education, Linux, Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, Office, Project Crostini7 Comments

I can see a future where a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education. Why? The company has all of the pieces to make a viable competitor.

A new trio of Asus Chromebooks for students are coming

Kevin C. TofelNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021NewsAsus, Asus Chromebook CR1, Asus Chromebook CX1, Asus Chromebook Flip CR1, Chromebooks, Education, Entry-level, Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium SilverNo Comments

It looks like Asus isn’t waiting until January’s Consumer Electronics Show to debut new devices. There are three new Asus Chromebooks for students, likely to go on sale soon.