![]() Over the same period, Apple's share plunged from 52% to 19%, and Microsoft's share tumbled from 43% to 22%. Between 20, Chromebooks' share of the US K-12 education market surged from 5% to 59% according to Futuresource Consulting. Meanwhile, Chromebooks remain a pocket of growth in the sluggish PC market, especially in schools. That's why HP's Personal Systems (PC) revenues rose a whopping 13% annually on a constant currency basis last quarter. Fresh designs, as seen in flagship devices like the Spectre, also helped its brand stand out in a highly saturated market. HP attributed that growth to robust demand for its high-end laptops and 2-in-1 devices, particularly in the US market. HP's shipments jumped 8.2% during the year, Apple's shipments rose 5.9%, and Dell's shipments grew 2.7%. HP is the largest PC maker in the world, and is one of three OEMs - the other two being Apple and Dell - that posted positive shipments growth in 2017, according to IDC. The Chromebook x2 is also cheaper than Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) cheapest Surface Laptop, which starts at $699, and the new Surface Pro, which starts at $799. For comparison, buying the iPad Pro, keyboard cover, and pen will set shoppers back over $1,000. Its $599 price tag also includes a keyboard cover and stylus. It has two USB-C ports, a microSD slot, and lasts 10.5 hours on a single charge. ![]() The base model is equipped with Intel's Core m3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 2,400 x 1,600 display. The Chromebook x2 also has much beefier specs than an average tablet.
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