All about Chromebooks

Chromebooks are laptop-style devices for online use. Key points include: 

• 8 seconds to boot-up (no delays for installing updates etc.)

• around 8hr battery life

• Chrome operating system 

• use web applications e.g. G Suite or Office 365 instead of locally- installed Word or PowerPoint

• files are saved to cloud storage e.g. Google Drive rather than a local hard drive

• shareable and cost-effective

• newer Chromebooks support Android apps

What to consider?

Prices commonly range from around £250-£400 with touchscreen devices including styluses and supporting Android apps at the upper end of the range. Chromebooks can be purchased from the Capita Catalogue with licensing for the C2k domain included and price reductions for Chromebook bundles. 

Chromebooks bought elsewhere can be licensed for the C2k domain for around £25 per device. Benefits of the C2k domain include management of Chromebook Settings and Chrome Extensions via Delegated Admin permissions.