Sanitized Bing For Schools

This is a good move for Microsoft, and it is great news for schools, educators, and students. Along with rumblings about offering Windows Runtime(RT) Surface Tablets for very low prices ($199 vs. $399), Microsoft is sending the message that it is willing to compete with Chromebooks, the iPad, and Macbooks for education dollars. All three want users to see their products and services early on so that they develop a brand relationship. Also, by committing to education, the three companies may inspire more students to enter tech, which improves the quality of the workforce.

For years, Apple had developed a great relationship with education institutions because it had offered deals and promotions to schools. Students and teachers used the products and got hooked. Microsoft was viewed as the supporter of business and did not seem to have a cool factor. Offering Bing search that has results that are ad free helps schools offer a product that is not exploitive of children and puts power at their fingertips. Competition is also good because school boards now have a variety of options to help them offer the best education policy possible.

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