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Two-in-One Computers Gaining Popularity in K-12 Education

Devices with detachable or convertible keyboards that can be used as either a tablet or a traditional laptop, known as “2-in-1’s” are gaining market share in the K-12 education arena.

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A high school student in Roscoe ISD, which has provided a laptop for every student with money from wind farm subsidies.
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Devices with detachable or convertible keyboards that can be used as either a tablet or a traditional laptop, known as “2-in-1’s” are gaining market share in the K-12 education arena, according to an international market research firm. The flexible design of 2-in-1 devices efficiently accommodate both traditional word processing and more interactive apps that require a touchscreen. (Education Week)

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