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The Google Pixelbook boasts a stylish, lightweight design and outstanding screen, making it a fantastic teacher’s companion between classes. The battery can last all day long making this device perfect for use between lessons. Equipped with a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM memory for most students’ needs; upgrades may be possible for more power or faster processor if video editing or gaming needs arise; most teachers won’t require that extra capacity.
The Pixelbook is a two-in-one laptop, meaning its display can rotate around to face back of keyboard to appear more like a tablet. It boasts an ultra-slim frame and comfortable holding in tent or presentation mode; making this one of the best Chromebooks available for its price; this model can even use G Suite for Education! This Chromebook stands out as being particularly ideal for teachers as its G Suite for Education capabilities make this an invaluable teaching aid.
Although not quite as thin and light as an Apple MacBook, this keyboard offers similar comfort in use and layout for typing with its large trackpad and plenty of room. Furthermore, its surprising quiet operation provides a welcome relief from noisy notebook keys.
It may cost more than the MacBook, but with Google Store student discounts it makes an incredible value proposition – just sign up with Student Beans and your discount will appear automatically!