Difference between revisions of "History of Computers - Chromebooks"
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=='''Overview'''== | =='''Overview'''== | ||
| − | The first Chromebook was released in the United States in June of 2011. The laptop launched at $429 and was manufactured by Samsung.<ref>www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546</ref> It could be configured with wifi only, or with 3G capability for an extra charge of $40.<ref>www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546</ref> The Google operating system was called Chrome OS and is still used today on all Chromebooks. The laptops were built with the purpose of being constantly connected to the internet, and offer little functionality offline. Additionally, the Chromebooks only allow for the downloading of apps that are in the [[MS Technology Vocabulary Google Chrome|Google Chrome]] store. Some of Google’s hardware partners today include LG, Asus, Acer, Dell, Samsung, HP, and Toshiba. The variety of manufacturers allows the Chromebooks to target the budget market as well as the high end. Some of the machines can sell for as much as $800 while the low end reaches $200. <ref>www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-chromebooks-top-5-chromebooks-in-the-us-1233696</ref> | + | The first Chromebook was released in the United States in June of 2011. The laptop launched at $429 and was manufactured by Samsung.<ref>www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546</ref> It could be configured with wifi only, or with 3G capability for an extra charge of $40.<ref>www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546</ref> The Google operating system was called Chrome OS and is still used today on all Chromebooks. The laptops were built with the purpose of being constantly connected to the internet, and offer little functionality offline. Additionally, the Chromebooks only allow for the downloading of apps that are in the [[MS Technology Vocabulary Google Chrome|Google Chrome]] store. Some of Google’s hardware partners today include LG, Asus, Acer, Dell, Samsung, HP, and Toshiba.<ref>http://time.com/4474181/what-is-a-chromebook/</ref> The variety of manufacturers allows the Chromebooks to target the budget market as well as the high end. Some of the machines can sell for as much as $800 while the low end reaches $200. <ref>www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-chromebooks-top-5-chromebooks-in-the-us-1233696</ref> |
=='''Significance'''== | =='''Significance'''== | ||
| − | + | Chromebooks target an extremely low price point, and made laptops much more affordable. Because they are easily affordable, Chromebooks are frequently used for student purposes. In addition, the Google Chrome philosophy of storing all data in the [[History of Computers - The Cloud|cloud]] has driven the PC market more in that direction. Programs like Microsoft Word have had to adapt to Google’s new services. Because the Google programs are stored in the cloud, someone can go on any computer with an internet connection, and access all of their files. | |
=='''Links'''== | =='''Links'''== | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 23 September 2018
Chromebooks are budget laptops that use Google’s proprietary operating system. The laptops are manufactured by a variety of Google’s hardware partners and are primarily used for Google Drive applications.
Contents
Overview
The first Chromebook was released in the United States in June of 2011. The laptop launched at $429 and was manufactured by Samsung.[1] It could be configured with wifi only, or with 3G capability for an extra charge of $40.[2] The Google operating system was called Chrome OS and is still used today on all Chromebooks. The laptops were built with the purpose of being constantly connected to the internet, and offer little functionality offline. Additionally, the Chromebooks only allow for the downloading of apps that are in the Google Chrome store. Some of Google’s hardware partners today include LG, Asus, Acer, Dell, Samsung, HP, and Toshiba.[3] The variety of manufacturers allows the Chromebooks to target the budget market as well as the high end. Some of the machines can sell for as much as $800 while the low end reaches $200. [4]
Significance
Chromebooks target an extremely low price point, and made laptops much more affordable. Because they are easily affordable, Chromebooks are frequently used for student purposes. In addition, the Google Chrome philosophy of storing all data in the cloud has driven the PC market more in that direction. Programs like Microsoft Word have had to adapt to Google’s new services. Because the Google programs are stored in the cloud, someone can go on any computer with an internet connection, and access all of their files.
Links
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Cr-48_Chromebook_cropped.jpg/220px-Cr-48_Chromebook_cropped.jpg
References
- ↑ www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546
- ↑ www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546
- ↑ http://time.com/4474181/what-is-a-chromebook/
- ↑ www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-chromebooks-top-5-chromebooks-in-the-us-1233696
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook
history.as.uky.edu/chromebook-new-frontier
time.com/4474181/what-is-a-chromebook/
www.bbc.com/news/technology-13785546
www.wired.com/2014/01/toshibas-first-chromebook/
www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-chromebooks-top-5-chromebooks-in-the-us-1233696
