Google reveals a slate of Chromebook docks as it pushes to appeal to enterprise users
Chromebooks have been having banner quarter after banner quarter for the past year. While PC and tablet sales in general have been doing well as people shifted to remote working and learning, Google’s operating system has been leading the charge, in terms of the growth. That’s due in large part to the company’s wins in education.
With an extremely solid foothold in that category, Google is pushing to make a big play in enterprise a category traditionally dominated by Microsoft (and, to a lesser degree, Apple). Today the company is announcing the launch of a new series of docks as part of the Works With Chromebook certification program it launched last year.
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ANAHEIM, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, Targus announced that two docking stations will be added to Google s Works With Chromebook program. Last year, Google introduced the program to their Chromebook accessory partners, in which they test and certify specific accessories to ensure they comply with Chromebook s compatibility standards. Targus, the industry leader that introduced the first universal dual-video docking station to deliver laptop power, is working in collaboration with Google engineers to bring to market docking solutions which provide automatic firmware updates via Chrome OS™, and make it as simple as possible for Chromebook users to extend their desktop to a single- or multi-video configuration, increasing productivity significantly.
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Wacom has long been a name known for its digital surfaces and pens. Digital artists and other professionals prefer the brand for word. It offers tablets and digital signature solution. The latest in the mobile market is Wacom and the Chrome OS teaming up to bring Wacom goodness to a Chromebook. A new product has just been introduced in the form of The One by Wacom. With its years of experience in pen tablets and displays, Wacom is adding the experience to Chrome OS via the Chromebook.
The One by Wacom is a pen tablet that comes with
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With millions of students now attending school from home, affordable laptop alternatives like the Chromebook are more popular than ever. The cheaper price point does come with some trade-offs including limited support for some software and hardware, but artists on a budget can now use a Wacom tablet with their Chromebooks to nurture their burgeoning artistic skills.
What you need to know
Wacom launched its first Chromebook compatible graphics tablet, the One by Wacom.
It s been certified by Google s Works with Chromebook program.
The One will set you back $70 and is available on Amazo, Wacom, and select retailers.
Wacom today announcedthe One By Wacom graphics tablet. It s the first of such tablets to be compatible with Chrome OS. The company s product is also certified as Works with Chromebook , a label Google announced last year to highlight accessories that were optimized for the platform.
Wacom is aiming this at artists and students. For students, the company is selling this as a way to make note-taking easier. Tablets like the Surface and the iPad Pro have proven valuable in educational environments, and as many Chromebooks don t offer built-in pen support, this is the next best thing. Wacom also notes that existing Chromebook users can use this without needing to upgrade their hardware to something like the Lenovo Duet that has pen