So Many Choices- What do I choose?

Age

If you are looking for a device for your school age child, choosing the right device depends on their age

Junior or Senior in High School-

A LAPTOP device is probably best. These students are starting to take college classes through the school or are about to embark on their college career. Having the internal storage, ability to work offline, ability to install software and programs makes a laptop the best option. A new LAPTOP will most likely last them throughout their college careers.

Rising Sixth Grader to a Sophomore-

A CHROMEBOOK or LAPTOP is probably best. CHROMEBOOKS allow the students to be able to create content (type a word processing document) and work on their school work at home. LAPTOPS are also an option, but tend to cost more and would most likely need to be replaced before they start college courses.

Fifth Grade and Below-

CHROMEBOOK or TABLET would be best for this age group. TABLETS are great for the youngest students as they don't have to create content very often. Apps and programs on tablets engage the youngest children. For the older children in this group a CHROMEBOOK might be better.

Needs

If you or your child needs special software such as Adobe PhotoShop or AutoCAD or a large internal storage a LAPTOP would be best. If you or your child is a gamer or it will a shared family device a LAPTOP might be a better investment.

If you or your child are just creating word processing documents such as a typed paper or reading online articles or playing online games a CHROMEBOOK would be best. Creating multiple Google accounts would allow a CHROMEBOOK to be shared among a family.

If you are your child are just reading online, browsing the internet or playing online games a TABLET would be best. TABLETS can also be shared among family members, but be sure to set parental controls for younger children.