Each year we look at what devices we need to purchase. We look at reviews and try and get some test models. In this session we will not only get a hands-on look at several devices, we will physically take them apart and see how they can be self-maintained by the school itself.
Chromebooks I have to look at:
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About each device
(This will be updated after the session)
VIDEO
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Tablet mode with full 360 degree hinge
Only Education Edition comes with stylus
Battery is free floating and not mounted
Changing the keyboard is not simple
VIDEO
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Non-touch, but it does have a 180 degree hinge so it can lie flat on a table.
Has proven a great device in FHUHS's 1:1 program.
VIDEO
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Non-touch
Looks like it will hold-up over time
Screws are awkwardly placed
Screen does not fold down all the way
VIDEO
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Touchscreen, with 180 degree hinge only.
No stylus
Swivel camera so that it can be both outward and self facing.
Optional whiteboard cover
Video to come
HP provides "
Disassembly Instructions ":
Note:
Tablet mode with full 360 degree hinge.
There are 2 versions of the Education Edition, one that includes a digitizer and stylus, and one that does not.
Screws are placed under rubber feet.
Video to come
Notes:
Tablet mode with full 360 degree hinge.
At time of purchase make sure to ask for the version that includes the digitizer and stylus if you want that feature.
Worried about back access panel. This seems like it has a lot of potential to come off and expose components.
Vendor contact information (for Vermont)
Carrie Benatti
http://www.thetopfloor.com/
(802) 388-1600 ext. 222 or (800) 290-4979 ext. 222
Fax – (800) 290-4765
Email – carrie@thetopfloor.com
Orders Email – orders@thetopfloor.com
Matt Battista
https://www.cdwg.com/
(866) 872-0817
mattbat@cdwg.com
MICHAEL ROBERTS
Account Executive
mjr@wca.com
(w) 413.569.4248 | (m) 413.519.1173
www.wca.com
Jim Kenney
National Account Manager
jkenney@ctl.net | p: 800.642.3087 x208
m: 503.407.9446 f: 503.526.9135
CTL | http://ctl.net
Marcus Szczecinski
Email: marcus@panurgyvt.com
Phone: 800-974-1115 / 802-658-7788, ext. 246
Cell: 802-310-0729 | Fax: 802-859-9407
http://www.panurgyvt.com/
Andrew Dague | Sales Executive
adague@agpartsworldwide.com
724.838.9588 x 133
www.agpartsworldwide.com