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April 1, 2015

Google, Microsoft battle good for PC, tablet prices

  • The cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3 sells for $499, compared with $799 to $1,949 for the higher-end models.
  • By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and ANICK JESDANUN
    AP Technology Writers

    SAN FRANCISCO — Google is releasing its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at $149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft's Windows franchise and gaining ground in even more classrooms.

    Various PC manufacturers have been working with Google to design lightweight laptops running on the Chrome operating system since 2011. The newest versions are made by Hisense and Haier. Hisense's Chromebook can be ordered at Walmart.com and Haier's version can be bought at Amazon.com.


     
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