Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational customers last year, 58% were powered by Google's Chrome OS, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting. The Chromebook is also gaining traction in education thanks to its low price and ease of use. That year, Chrome OS's share was 38%. Google's success is driven by the consistently popular Google Chromebook, which is valued for its affordability and manageability, according to the report.
Of the 12.6 million mobile computers shipped to US educational customers last year, 58% were powered by Google's Chrome OS, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting. The Chromebook is also gaining traction in education thanks to its low price and ease of use. Google's success is driven by the consistently popular Google Chromebook, which is valued for its affordability and manageability, according to the report.