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The best Chromebook deals in January 2024 — from $63April 3, 2024 Presentation

Chromebooks an Alternative

                          by

Bill James

APCUG Region 8 advisor

Let's say you need a new notebook for gaming, keeping up with social media, and/or doing some serious work.  Up until a few years ago, conventional wisdom suggested that Windows machines or Mac’s were the best laptops. 

That’s rapidly changing. Chromebooks have caught up so much that they are viable competitors for many buyers. Join us on April 3rd and see what’s new with Chromebooks.

Bill first became involved in a PC User’s Group in 1992 when he joined the Oklahoma PC User’s Group to learn more about the computer he purchased.  He has been a member of the clubs’ Board of Directors since1998.  Bill was elected President of the CCOKC in 2000 and served two terms.  He is currently serving as VicePresident of Operations.  Bill has recently gotten more involved with Home Automation using Google Home to automate his own home.  He belongs to the Windows 10 Insider Program, frequently gives new software presentations to his club, and is the go-to person on everything Android. Bill is broadening his knowledgebase by learning the Chromebook and macOS and iOS for Apple product.

 

 
 
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