Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Windows laptop, MacBook, or Chromebook? Let's ask Amazon | ZDNet Tech Today - US

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Are you looking for a clamshell-style laptop? The world's largest online market, Amazon.com, has a huge selection, with cheap Chromebooks at the top of the list. What does that list say about the three very different ecosystems for this familiar form factor?
 

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