Google, in collaboration with VMWare, is offering as much as $200 (£120) off on its Chromebooks to business users who are still using Windows XP. Organisations using VMWare’s Horizon DaaS – a cloud-based desktop service enabling users to run Windows based applications – can avail this offer for its users.
An estimated 450 million users are still using Windows XP and this is a big chunk of users considering that many will be promoted to migrate to either a newer Windows OS or an alternative. Those looking to migrate to Windows 7 or Windows 8 will have to shell out more money and this might not be a viable alternative.
But a $200 (£120) off on Chromebooks, which on average costs around $300 (£180) would definitely appeal to a lot of users – specifically the business users.
Chromebooks not only allows to perform basic internet tasks, it also allows users to make full use of Google’s cloud based productivity applications.
Those who are not willing to opt for Google’s services always have the option of using VMWare’s Horizon DaaS that allows them to run Windows based applications – a key solution that would orderwise be a big hurdle to
“It’s time to change. … It’s time to embrace a new way to work in the Mobile Cloud Era while still supporting the legacy and custom-built apps of the past,” wrote Erik Frieberg, vice president of end-user product marketing for VMware in a blog post.
“The good news [is that]…VMware and Google are happy to help.”
The offer is limited to US based business users only.
