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While there are a lot of options for your primary computer ranging
from tablets, desktops and laptops – a Chromebook is a perfect blend for
bloggers. So if you haven’t heard of a Chromebook before, it’s a laptop
that runs Google’s Chrome OS. We’ll get into why Chrome OS is great,
but let’s start with the physical device itself. While not universal,
there are a lot of Chromebooks with a touchscreen, so you get the ease
of touch navigation and a familiar tablet interface. On top of that,
Chromebooks are generally extremely light and portable so you can slip
one into your bag and basically blog from anywhere. And probably one of
the most compelling reasons to get a Chromebook is the price. Without
much hassle or waiting, you can get a Chromebook for under $200.
Compared to high-end Windows or Mac machines that can cost over $1000, a
Chromebook is an extremely affordable option.
Now for Chrome OS, it’s a
custom operating system built by Google that focuses the experience
around the browser which happens to be Chrome. Google provides a suite
of browser-based office applications like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides
and others. These applications provide the basic functionality everyone
expects from a laptop and basically more than most people need. On top
of that, you have access to a number of apps that can run inside of
Chrome ranging from music players, image editing software and even
games. And you can also install Android apps from the Google Play store.
So, you get a cheaper alternative to high-end laptops, similar office
functionality to a laptop, a touchscreen like a tablet, a full keyboard
that will make typing easier than a tablet, a portable light-weight
device you can carry with you and a simple intuitive browser interface.
Next time, we’ll start comparing Chromebooks from top manufacturers like Samsung, HP, Acer, Lenovo, Dell and Google.