{"id":17577,"date":"2015-05-07T17:32:57","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T22:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=17577"},"modified":"2017-03-24T09:50:03","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T14:50:03","slug":"chromebooks-for-students-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/chromebooks-for-students-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of the Best Chromebooks for Students and Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between greatly simplified device management<\/strong>, Google App integration<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0much more affordable hardware<\/strong>, Google’s Chromebooks for students have been a huge success in classrooms the world over. So successful in fact, that Chromebooks were\u00a0actually the best selling K-12 device<\/strong> in the U.S. in 2014.<\/p>\n

According to IDC\u2019s latest report on tablets and laptops in K-12 education, Chromebooks are the best-selling device in the U.S. this year. And they\u2019re continuing to grow in popularity\u2014in districts like Montgomery County, MD (more than 50,000 devices), Charlotte-Mecklenberg, NC (32,000 devices) and Cherry Creek, CO (26,000 devices), who have all begun using Chromebooks in 2014. – Google Official Blog<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So what\u00a0makes one Chromebook better than another for students?\u00a0Well, that really depends on the students and their needs. Here are seven of the best Chromebooks for students to help you pick out the right device\u00a0for your school!<\/p>\n

Chromebooks for Students<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Samsung Chromebook 2<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight:\u00a0Most popular<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Samsung Chromebook 2<\/a>\u00a0is currently the\u00a0best-selling Chromebook\u00a0on\u00a0the market. With just the right balance between power, price and battery, it’s easy to see why it’s the first choice for many schools and students. At 11.6 inches, the screen is the perfect size for portability<\/strong> and with\u00a0nine hours of battery life this little Chromebook can last\u00a0a full day on a single\u00a0charge.<\/p>\n

Tech Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n11.6 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1366 x 768 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.16 GHz Intel Celeron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n2 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n9 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n2.6 pounds \/ 1.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2.\u00a0Acer Chromebook<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Acer<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight: Big screen<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Acer Chromebook<\/a>\u00a0is the big boy of the Chromebook for students list. With a huge hi-res 15.6 inch screen this is the ultimate choice if your students are planning on spending a lot of time in front of the display. While sacrificing a little portability with a weight of 4.8 pounds, the Acer will fit comfortably in any backpack and is a better\u00a0option for students who will be multi-tasking<\/strong> and requiring a lot of screen real estate.<\/p>\n

Big screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n15.6 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1920 x 1080 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n1.5 GHz Celeron 3205U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n4 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n32 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n9 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n4.8 pounds \/ 2.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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3.\u00a0ASUS Chromebook<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Asus<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight: Value for money<\/h3>\n

If you’re looking for quality at a reduced price, the the\u00a0Asus Chromebook<\/a>\u00a0cannot be beat.\u00a0With an amazing 11 hours of battery<\/strong> life and weighing only 2.5 pounds this is the ultimate portable Chromebook. While the 11.6 inch screen could\u00a0be a little small\u00a0for some students, it is absolutely fine for the vast majority of classroom tasks and activites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n11.6 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1366×768<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.1 GHz Intel Celeron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n2 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n11 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n2.5 pounds \/ 1.1 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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4.\u00a0Toshiba Chromebook 2<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Toshiba<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight:\u00a0All rounder<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Toshiba Chromebook 2<\/a>\u00a0is my personal pick of the list<\/strong>. With a very impressive tech\u00a0spec, a full HD screen and a very stylish\u00a0and sleek design, the Toshiba\u00a0can rival any laptop on the market (Chromebook or any other).\u00a0Recently released, this is the Chromebook for students who require a good all round device that will last them for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n13.3 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1920×1080 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.16 GHz Intel Celeron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n4 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n9 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n3 pounds \/ 1.4 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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5. Chromebook Pixel<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Chromebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight: Top spec<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Chromebook Pixel<\/a>\u00a0is powerful!\u00a0That’s nearly all that needs to be said. The only Chromebook on the list coming in at near\u00a0$1000, the Pixel has some of the best specs<\/strong> of any Chromebook on the market. Created by Google themselves, the Pixel is the ultimate choice for students who need a powerful machine that can handle multiple heavy\u00a0tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n12.85 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2560 x 1700 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n2.2GHz\u00a0Intel i5 Processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n32 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n12 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n3.3 pounds \/ 1.5 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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6.\u00a0ASUS Chromebox\u00a0Desktop<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"ASUS<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight:\u00a0Portable desktop<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0ASUS Chromebox Desktop<\/a>\u00a0is a popular alternative to the laptop style Chromebooks for students we are all familiar with. The smallest Chrome device in existence and also the cheapest on the list, it’s certainly worth considering if students don’t need a fully portable device<\/strong>. Do keep in mind that peripherals such as mouse, keyboard and display do need to be purchased separately though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n1.4 GHz Celeron 2955U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n2 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/strong><\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n1.3 pounds \/ 0.6 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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7.\u00a0LG ChromeBase<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"LG<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlight:\u00a0Desktop alternative<\/h3>\n

It may not be portable, but the\u00a0LG ChromeBase<\/a> is the world’s first all-in-one Chrome device. This means that it is a fully functional\u00a0Chrome OS desktop machine!\u00a0While this may not suit many students<\/strong> (as one of the main attractions to Chromebooks is portability) for some who are looking for a cheap desktop alternative, it is definitely worth investigating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Screen Size<\/strong><\/td>\n21.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screen Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1920 x 1080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n1.4 GHz Celeron 2955U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n2 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n14.8 pounds \/ 6.7 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFull specifications<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

What Chromebooks for students would you recommend? Let us know your recommendations in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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Feature image adapted fro image courtesy of Flickr,\u00a0TGTestLab<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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