The Chromebook

A Chromebook is a personal computer running the Google Chrome OS (Operating System). Although the device has offline capabilities, it is designed to be used while connected to the Internet. Rather than use traditional software that resides on the device itself, Chromebooks utilize web applications and cloud storage to create a unique user experience. The web applications allow the device to quickly boot upon system startup. In addition to utilizing cloud storage, Chromebooks have an internal hard drive that documents can also be saved to. USB peripheral devices such as a wireless mouse, SD card, or a flash drive will work.

The device that the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District chose is the HP Chromebook x360. This device has a touch screen with rigid "gorilla glass" which can be flipped 360 degrees.

More information on this device can be found on HP's website HERE.