Chromebooks are getting snapped up faster than they can ship across the nation – Google Chromebooks make up for over half of the devices sold to schools in recent years. Over half! That’s a juggernaut, especially considering limited school budgets.
And with demand like that only increasing in the near future, how can anyone keep up with a Chromebook stock depleting faster than school PO’s can keep up?
And how did we get in this mess in the first place?
The Chromebook Revolution
Why do schools love Chromebooks so much? It’s easy to say “they’re cheap” and call it a day, but that would be dishonest. Sure, their affordable price point is nothing to scoff at – why pay $800 – $1000+ for an Apple device when you can drop around $300 per unit and get a perfectly functional device that suits a classroom just fine?
However, the sticking power of a Chromebook isn’t just a factor of dollars spent. Chromebooks, in many ways, feel like they were designed for education. They have a lightweight operating system that’s little more than a web browser, which means the specs of the computer itself don’t have to be terribly hot to function well. Security isn’t usually an issue – viruses for Chrome OS are practically non-existent. There are no “Windows Problems” to deal with, the kind that leave even the most seasoned IT veterans surfing through forums and tearing their hair out to fix some irritating registry issue.
They don’t have significant hard drive space, meaning they won’t get bogged down by student files that have to be periodically erased. You can only install a small pool of Chrome OS-specific apps, instead of the entire sea of Windows programs. While that may seem like a negative to some, for school administrators, it cuts down on the nonsense. And for IT professionals, it means you’re not dealing with a pile of conflicting programs and updates and all the headaches that come with them.
On the rare occasion that a Chromebook does develop a glitch of some kind, a trained IT tech can power wash the device back to 0 in about five minutes and clear up almost all non-hardware problems. And, perhaps the greatest relief to beleaguered tech support everywhere, they can be hooked up to a printer with relative ease via the Google Print feature.
On the student side of the equation, kids these days are simply more familiar with the Google suite of apps and programs – over 30 million children use Google apps every day.
That’s why we’re in the situation we’re in, of course. School districts are rocketing towards a 1-to-1 student-to-Chromebook ratio as fast as the slow machinery of educational bureaucracy can travel.
But can you keep up with the high demand? How can you maintain a steady supply chain of Chromebooks and be ready for the even worse Chromebook rush to come?
Enter a Trusted Supplier: AIS
Advantage Imaging Supply (or AIS) has dozens of Chromebook models, from touch screen to flip screen, standard models and other models with more robust features.
AIS has the latest models that are pouring into schools all around the globe. Consider the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302, for instance. With a touch screen and a 360-degree rotating hinge, schools can use these devices as tablets and laptops, eliminating the need for two different devices. They can be put into “tent mode” for easy viewing, especially for students who like to set up on the floor and collaborate in a group. This style of Chromebook is becoming more and more popular, so make sure your supplier has multiple options at an assortment of price points to meet every need.
And of course, there are also dozens of models for standard Chromebooks, and even ruggedized versions for the younger students who are just as likely to try to frisbee a Chromebook as use it to type up a book report.
There’s even an assortment of refurbished models that work just as well as new laptops but with a far lower initial investment.
AIS has a robust history of providing laptops, AV equipment, desktops, printing equipment, and more to clients all the way from local school districts to Fortune 500 companies. AIS rolls with over 30,000 products that are available right now, which means you won’t have to hustle a folder full of POs when you can just have AIS provide Chromebooks, printers, toner, and even tech support services.
If you’re having trouble getting the Chromebooks you need in the timeframe you needed it, AIS might be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Don’t Let Your Stock Drop
Everyone needs a proven supplier that make sure they get the Chromebooks they need on time with minimal hassle and zero headaches. Plus, why stop with just Chromebooks? AIS has desktops for office personnel, networking and communication equipment for the tech department, and printers and imaging equipment for every conceivable need.
Check out every brand of Chromebooks and their availability and find what’s right for you.
