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Posts by Robby Payne

As the founder of Chrome Unboxed, Robby has been reviewing Chromebooks for over a decade. His passion for ChromeOS and the devices it runs on drives his relentless pursuit to find the best Chromebooks, best services, and best tips for those looking to adopt ChromeOS and those who've already made the switch.

The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters

July 10, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

Since reporting last month that the ASUS C301SA was 'coming soon,' the device has now become official and ready for pre-orders.  Sporting an aluminum build, a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core processor, 1080p screen, and 4GB of RAM, this device would be pretty compelling at the $299 asking … [Read more...] about The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters

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New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far

July 9, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

If you haven't already, take a look at the other three posts this week regarding the new Rockchip 3399 processor and pen input coming to Chrome OS (and it's follow-up). They will give you some insight before reading this post. All of those Chromium commits referenced above were centered around a … [Read more...] about New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far

HP Chromebook 13 G1 vs. 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS

June 27, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

Everyone likes a little competition, right? It seems that any time we can pit two Chromebooks against one another, everyone really enjoys it.  With the arrival of the HP Chromebook 13 G1 on the scene, the inevitable comparisons with the Pixel began right from the get-go. It's not surprising, … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 vs. 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS

HP Chromebook 13 G1 Review

June 17, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wCDQhPSMHE With the Chromebook 13 G1, HP has set a bit of a new standard for creativity and quality in a Chromebook. Apart from the Pixel, the HP 13 G1 is in a class of its own when it comes to overall design, appearance, and performance. With a spec sheet built … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 Review

Could This Be The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 With Skylake?

June 8, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

Thanks to some eagle-eyed digging in the Chromium commits, +Brandon Lall has uncovered a very interesting nugget involving a device likely made by ASUS, touting a touch display, Skylake processor and back-lit display. Here's the breakdown.  In this first commit, we see the device is code-named … [Read more...] about Could This Be The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 With Skylake?

Install Apps on Your Chromebook With Ubuntu Linux

June 6, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/cHEdloaUio0 I can't begin to explain the sheer volume of questions about this process I have fielded in the few years I've been doing videos for Chrome Unboxed. Although I did a video for using Crouton to install Ubuntu Linux on Chromebooks a few years ago, some things have … [Read more...] about Install Apps on Your Chromebook With Ubuntu Linux

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HP Chromebook 13 G1 Unboxing & Hands-On

June 3, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

[youtube id="h9d2Z1MPUzE" align="center" mode="normal" aspect_ratio="16:9" maxwidth="1000"] The highly-anticipated HP Chromebook 13 G1 is here and we take a first look at it in this video.  From the aluminum body to the super high-res display, this Chromebook has a spec-sheet to die for.  Get a … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 Unboxing & Hands-On

Acer Chromebook 14 Review

May 17, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

In this video, we'll take a more in-depth look at the all-new Acer Chromebook 14. With an all-aluminum build, unique 14-inch design, and $299 price tag, could this become the budget Chromebook to beat? Let's take a look! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Review

Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing

May 7, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

[youtube id="IWPOZ1StBbI" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this one, we'll take a first look at the Acer Chromebook 14 as we unbox it and give some initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing

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Dell Chromebook 13 Review

May 6, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

In this video, I take a look at the Dell Chromebook 13. A mid-range Chromebook well worth taking a look at and possibly the best combination of price and build quality. … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 13 Review

Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing

May 6, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

Finally got my hands on the Dell Chromebook 13! Check out what's in the box along with my initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing

Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Review

October 19, 2015 By Robby Payne View Comments

After a rather lengthy wait, we now have the successor to one of the most beloved Chromebooks on the market. Behold, the 2015 edition of the Toshiba Chromebook 2. I'll give you a bit of a spoiler: this device checks a LOT of boxes off my list. I'm impressed and think you will be as well. Enjoy the … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Review

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