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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.

Acer C720 i3 vs. ASUS C300 vs. HP Chromebook 14

November 13, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

[youtube id="uijiEHypEUo" align="center" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this video, we run some tests between three Chromebooks with 3 different, current processor options: Haswell Celeron (HP), Baytrail (ASUS) and the Core i3 (Acer). Hopefully you all find this helpful! … [Read more...] about Acer C720 i3 vs. ASUS C300 vs. HP Chromebook 14

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Dell Chromebook 11 Unboxing

September 26, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/lRi7vwe33LY In this video, I finally get my hands on the Dell Chromebook 11. Originally released only to education markets, the Dell Chromebook 11 was then released to the general public, only to be pulled shortly after due to overwhelming demand. I missed that window and … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 11 Unboxing

Acer Chromebook 13 Unboxing

September 26, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/_pP-P7wmGRQ In this video, I finally get my hands on the much-anticipated Acer Chromebook 13. I'll be putting it through some serious use over the next days to let you all know how the Tegra K1 actually holds up to some pretty demanding workload. Stay tuned! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 13 Unboxing

ASUS C300 Review

September 26, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/XcJaW4HnUkQ In this video, I give you my thoughts on the ASUS C300 after putting it through some real-world use for a bit. There was a lot to like, but I'm still waiting for the Chromebook that puts all the pieces together in one cohesive package. … [Read more...] about ASUS C300 Review

ASUS C300 Unboxing & Hands-On

August 4, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/zwEHOXuDxO4 In this video, I finally get my hands on the ASUS C300. As my first Bay Trail Chromebook (and first from ASUS as well) I'm excited to see how it works out! … [Read more...] about ASUS C300 Unboxing & Hands-On

LG Chromebase Revew

July 15, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/wAwj_AyvdX4 In this video I do a quick review of the LG Chromebase. As its internals are pretty standard Chrome OS fare, I don't spend too much time belaboring the performance. Instead, this video spends more time talking about the ways this device found itself in my ongoing … [Read more...] about LG Chromebase Revew

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LG Chromebase Unboxing and Hands-On

July 15, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/Go7jiVWsO9g I finally got my hands on the much-anticipated LG Chromebase for review. In this video, I simply cover the setup and first impressions of the external hardware. Hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...] about LG Chromebase Unboxing and Hands-On

Samsung Chromebook 2 Review

July 15, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/ryhkv-az_So In this video, a take a deeper look into the Samsung Chromebook 2 and give some reasons why, for now, I'm just not sold on ARM-based Chromebooks and 1080p screens that are under 15.6". Hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 2 Review

Samsung Chromebook 2 Unboxing & Hands-On

May 30, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/qgDNDPMoBWU Hey everyone! Today we are taking a first look at the Samsung Chromebook 2, unboxing it, and getting some initial impressions of it. How does it feel, look, and behave? Check the video to find out and check back soon for the full review! … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 2 Unboxing & Hands-On

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Chromebook Pixel Review

May 30, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/nsXImuZMS_s Hey everyone! In this video I give my thoughts on the mighty Chromebook Pixel after working from it for a week. Trust me, this thing is gorgeous and a beast. But is it enough to keep a permanent place in my bag? We'll see... … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pixel Review

Chromebook Pixel Unboxing and First Impressions

May 21, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/-O7EJjaS_nY Hey everyone! I know it's been a bit of a slow news time, but honestly it's been nice to catch my breath a bit. This summer and fall promise to be jam-packed with new Chrome OS devices, some I already have on order. But until then, I finally decided to take the plunge … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pixel Unboxing and First Impressions

ASUS Chromebox Unboxing and Hands-On

April 8, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/Oau-mdDAwuk Hey folks! Today I'm unboxing the ASUS Chromebox and getting my hands on it in a bit of a different way. Since there's no screen, keyboard, or touchpad, I wanted to spend some time with the peripherals that an average user might want to use with this device. Hope … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox Unboxing and Hands-On

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