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[Lenovo] Selecting the right Chromebook

[Lenovo] Selecting the right Chromebook for your school, staff and students

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Selecting the right Chromebook for your school, staff and students

This document walks you through four steps to help you choose the right Chromebook:

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Identify the primary use case, or how the device will be used.

Map out the device specifications required for these use cases.

Make recommendations for devices that meet these needs.

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Compare across the device ecosystem and find the right device.

Last Updated: June 2022 Next Update: Jan 2023 NOTE: Placement of devices within use case categories will be evaluated & updated bi-annually.

Finding the right Chromebook

Basic Classroom Use

Learning Anywhere

Advanced Use

Shared student devices
Web browsing Email Google Workspace or browser based classwork Assignments and testing
Recommended software/apps Google Workspace for Education
Minimum system requirements RAM: 4GB

Classroom and distance learning devices
Supports multiple browser tabs, Google Workspace, concurrently with video conferencing with 49+ participants
Recommended software/apps
Google Workspace for Education Google Meet/Classroom Zoom
Minimum system requirements
RAM: 4GB CPU: · Intel: N4020 /4100 /4120
/4500 /5000 /5100/6000 · AMD: 3015Ce/Athlon Silver
3050C/Athlon Gold 3150C · MTK: 8183, 8192 · QC: 7c

*Fanless i3 devices can support select use cases such as VDI

Teachers, staff, higher education, high school devices
Recommended for heavy workloads including content creation/editing, coding, running apps in virtualized environments Supports heavy multitasking (large video calls with 49+ participants, multiple browser tabs, Google Workspace, external monitors/displays)
Recommended software/apps
VC/Comms: Google Meet/Classroom, Zoom, Cisco Webex, RingCentral, Slack and more VDI: Itopia, Citrix, VMware, Parallels Coding: Linux Print: Papercut, Canon, HP Print, PrinterLogic, Ricoh Productivity: Google Workspace for Education
Minimum system requirements
RAM: 8GB CPU: · Intel: Fan - i3, i5, i7,
Fanless - i5*, i7 · AMD: Ryzen 3, 5, 7

Finding the right device
In the following pages you can find a list of devices organized by manufacturer. The tables above should help you identify the specifications your customer needs. Find the right device that matches their required specs and suits their needs.
Some configurations may only be available in select markets. Please contact your OEM representative regarding the availability of specific devices and configurations. We will update with additional devices twice per year.

Devices marked in more advanced segments can be leveraged for those in more basic segments, but not vice versa. Example Devices marked for Advanced Use will be able to handle all the workloads in the segments below (i.e. Learning Anywhere, Basic Classroom) e.g., large video calls concurrently with other advanced use cases such as virtualization, coding. However, the devices marked as `Basic Classroom Use' may not be able to optimally support large video calls with 15+ participants.

AUE: Auto update expiration You can find information about Auto update expiration for your devices here.
Zero-touch enrollment For the most updated list of devices enabled for zero-touch enrollment, reference here
Virtualization Chrome OS partners with desktop and app virtualization solutions that expand what you can do on Chromebooks. Check out their sites to learn more: Itopia, Parallels, Cameyo

Connected devices Devices with WiFi6/LTE/5G SKUs have been color coded
Supported peripherals Works With Chromebook is a peripherals certification program ensuring compatibility across all makes of Chromebook devices. Here is the list of certified peripherals across various categories including Headsets, webcams, mice, external storage, cables & adapters, wall chargers and others.

Expand educational possibilities with the Screencast app and cast moderator

Screencast

Cast Moderator

Easily record, share, and view transcribed videos with the Screencast app built into Chrome OS*, and create a library of recorded lessons students can
watch from home.
 Record and narrate lessons, even enhance them while recording by trimming text or adding handwritten notes with a touchscreen or stylus
 Automatically save recorded lessons to Google Drive  even create a link for anyone in your school's domain for easy and secure shareability
 Flip the traditional classroom model by recording a lesson ahead of time and assigning it to students as homework
 Provide a more inclusive learning experience with automatic translation of recorded transcripts into other languages

Inspire students to share their ideas on the big screen  while always staying in control of who's casting in your classroom  with cast moderator.
 Keep class on track by controlling who's casting and quickly turn off a cast with the click of a remote - not to mention wirelessly for classroom flexibility.
 Enable classes to securely cast with a 6-digit access code that refreshes each time a cast begins and for educator's cast receiver saves the code automatically to limit the times they need to enter the casting code.
 Encourage students to share ideas by inviting them to cast to show how they solved an algebra problem or present a report right from their Chromebook

Better together
Screencast app and cast moderator work together seamlessly to let educators and students wirelessly share their screens right from their Chromebooks  with robust moderation features for educators. Control who's presenting to the big screen and turn off screencasting with the click of ya button.
As you control the classroom casting experience, you can record, narrate, and transcribe your lessons, even draw or write on your screen as you record using a touchscreen or stylus to diagram or highlight key concepts.
*Available with Chrome OS M103 higher

Learn more about Screencast and cast moderator

Basic Classroom Use 14e [A4/A6, 4GB] 100e 2nd Gen [A4,4GB] 300e 2nd Gen [A4, 4GB] S340-14 [N4000, 4GB] S340-14 with touch [N4000, 4GB]
Learning Anywhere 100e 2nd Gen [N4020, 4GB] 100e 2nd Gen MTK 2 [MTK8183, 4GB] 100e Gen 3 [3015Ce, N4500, 4GB] 300e 2nd Gen [N4020/N4100, 4GB] 300e Gen 3 [3015Ce, 4GB] 500e 2nd Gen [N4020/N4100, 4GB] 500e Gen 3 [N5100/6000, 4/8GB] C340-11 [N4020, 4GB] IdeaPad Flex 5i [i3, 4GB] [Celeron, 4GB] ThinkPad C13 Yoga [Athlon, 8GB] ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 [i3, 4GB] 10e Tablet [MT8183, 4GB] Ideapad Duet [MT8183, 4GB] 14e Chromebook Gen 2 [3015Ce, 4/8GB] Flex 5 [i3/Pentium, 4GB]
Advanced Use ThinkPad C13 Yoga [Ryzen 3/5/7, 8/16GB] ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 [i3/5/7, 8/16GB] IdeaPad Flex 5i [i3, 8GB] Flex 5 [i3/5/Pentium, 8GB]
KEY Devices that have WiFi6 enabled SKU Devices that have an LTE/5G SKU Automatic update expiration date of June 2026 Some configurations may only be available in select markets. Please contact your OEM representative regarding the availability of specific devices and configurations. We will update with additional devices as they launch.

How to make videoconferencing work better on Basic Classroom Devices

While not all devices are recommended for distance learning, we recognize there are situations where devices not recommended will need to be used for distance learning. This guide provides resources for understanding which devices those are and how to make sure that students and teachers have the tools to get the most out of these devices when they need to be used for video conferencing.

How can I tell if I have a Basic Classroom Device?
In order to find out which type of Chrome OS device you have, please refer to our deviceselection guide where you'll see a detailed view of all our Education device types and capabilities.

What can I do to improve my video call performance?

On video-call apps like Meet & Zoom we recommend the following

 Livestream instead of joining live to improve device performance  To keep things interactive, you can use Slides Q&A for engagement while livestreaming. Or, pre-record a lesson and then send it out afterwards (Meet) (Zoom)
 Virtual backgrounds are fun, but they consume significant CPU. Turning off virtual backgrounds will help improve video performance, especially in larger meetings (Meet) (Zoom)
 If device performance is still not acceptable, consider askings users to turn their camera off temporarily (Meet) (Zoom)
 If needed, you can also ask Admins to restrict virtual backgrounds (Meet) (Zoom)

On your Chromebook

 Update to the latest version of Chrome OS  Go to chrome://version and check the device listed as part of the "Firmware Version"
 Reduce the number of open tabs and apps (especially videos/games) to avoid spreading your CPU usage. You should see incremental improvement as you close additional tabs.
 Toggle off Chrome Extensions, especially those that interact with Google Meet  Internet/Connectivity & Bandwidth:
 Your home internet might not be as reliable as you think. Cable internet can get slowed down by other users (entertainment streaming, etc.).
 Run a speed test to make sure your internet is stable. Make sure you have at least 3.2 Mbps uplink and downlink
 Limit Meet bandwidth usage for users in a specific organizational unit by setting the default video quality in Google Admin console.

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How to make videoconferencing work better on Basic Classroom Devices

Devices/ Miscellaneous tips
Additional help for families

 If possible, upgrade to a Learning Anywhere device  Ventilation - use your Chromebook on a hard surface like a desk or countertop to
keep it well ventilated, especially if you have a fanless device. Your Chromebook's performance may degrade if it overheats. Cushioned surfaces, like a sofa or pillow, keep heat in and prevent the Chromebook from cooling off.  Charging - as much as possible, avoid charging the laptop while you are in a video call (this can also affect device temperature since charging the battery generates heat, which may lead to additional performance impact).
 The Guardian's Guide to Google Meet contains an overview of this specific tool, why it was chosen, and how students use it.
 The Teacher Center has the Tech Toolkit for educators to use in understanding how to use Google tools to communicate more effectively with families.
 Tech toolkit video for families and guardians: Google Meet - Google Innovator and GEG leader, Lesleigh Altmann, walks through Google Meet and what Families and Guardians need to know.
 For more information about Meet and the work we're doing to help families, parents, and guardians, please visit our blogs outlined below:  A guide to Google Meet for parents and guardians  How we're improving Meet's performance on Chromebooks

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