Posted on December 16th, 2012 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
We remember when Apple gave free computers to teachers. Now Google offering laptops, called “Chromebooks.” The laptops aren’t free, but at $99 they’re a steal. Unfortunately, every single laptop available has already been requested. But you can go to this page on donorschoose.org to be notified of the next round.
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Posted on November 21st, 2012 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
Our favorite device so far this year is the Chromebook, a laptop that is neither Windows nor Mac but uses the Google Chrome operating system. It’s light, it’s fast, it’s half the price of an iPad, and people will know you are on the cutting edge. We mean, if they ask. Samsung and Acer just came out with new versions.
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Posted on August 31st, 2012 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
To preserve your laptop’s battery, unplug it once in awhile and let the battery drain. Above all, don’t let it overheat.
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Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
There’s a new kid on the block, and she’s easy. If you’ve had it with Windows maintenance and aren’t a Mac fan, the new Google Chrome operating system, “Chrome OS,” is something to consider. We just bought one of these new-fangled “Chrome” laptops.
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Posted on January 9th, 2012 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
We’re getting lots of news about keyboard accessories for tablet computers; they’re about to invent the laptop. An alternative to this combination is the “Ultrabook–” a super-light laptop made by several companies.
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Posted on September 13th, 2011 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
At ten pounds, the “SpaceBook” is perhaps the heaviest laptop in the known universe. But weight is what you get when a laptop has two screens.
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Posted on December 27th, 2010 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
A new kind of laptop is coming in a few months that uses the Chrome web browser as its operating system.
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Posted on October 25th, 2010 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
Our buying guide for choosing a new Windows laptop.
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Posted on July 14th, 2010 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
The total price is $80, with the shipping from Hong Kong, but this still might be a good deal.
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Posted on March 26th, 2010 by Bob and Joy Schwabach
You can get a 3D laptop from Acer for only $70 more than their standard $700 laptop.
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