Microsoft should fear Chromebooks

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They might not have the power. They might not have the features. They do have the pricetag and a few other advantages that should have Microsoft trembling a little.

Microsoft is hitting at Chromebooks hard, with an ad featuring the heroes of the reality show “Pawn Stars” trashing the devices, and saying that a Chromebook is “not a real laptop.” Microsoft wouldn’t spend this much time and money on this if it wasn’t worried. Why is Microsoft so scared of Chromebooks?

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