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.

Samsung Chromebook 2: Excited and Skeptical

March 4, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

I've been waiting quite some time for Samsung to issue a refresh to the Chromebook that began the true 'For Everyone' campaign with Chrome OS: The Series 3. It has had a seriously effective and substantial run as the first real impacting Chrome OS device. Since then, many (including myself) have … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 2: Excited and Skeptical

Toshiba Chromebook vs. HP Chromebook 14

February 26, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/Ph7GV-RAJgc This has probably been my most-requested video to date. In the video, we take a look at the Toshiba Chromebook and the HP Chromebook 14 side by side to hopefully help you make the decision on which Chromebook deserves your money. … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook vs. HP Chromebook 14

Toshiba Chromebook Review

February 26, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/qcyinYvfjN0 In this video, I give my impressions of the Toshiba Chromebook after more than a week of using it as my daily driver and work device. Hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook Review

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Toshiba Chromebook Unboxing and Hands On

February 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/tsvvBcHZgoY Hey again, everyone! I'm so excited to get my hands on a new Chromebook: The Toshiba Chromebook, to be specific. As usual, I unbox the device and give you some off-the-cuff reactions to it. For the next week or so, this will be my main work device as I put it … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook Unboxing and Hands On

Lenovo Unveils Two New Chromebooks and One Is a Yoga

January 31, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

A few days ago, Lenovo began to make good on its promise of multiple Chromebooks for 2014. Officially unveiled and targeted at the education market, the Lenovo Thinkpad 11e and Thinkpad 11e Yoga are the first two of (hopefully) many Chrome OS models unveiled by Lenovo this year. These two, being … [Read more...] about Lenovo Unveils Two New Chromebooks and One Is a Yoga

Chromebook RAM Comparison – 2GB vs. 4GB

January 28, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/LLGWS9Gn0Bs In this video, I compare two Chromebooks with similar internals, save one difference: RAM. The HP Chromebook 14 comes with 4B (on this model, anyway) while the Acer C720P comes with 2GB. All in all, you'll see that there is a performance difference. However, … [Read more...] about Chromebook RAM Comparison – 2GB vs. 4GB

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Samsung Sees Potential in Chromebooks

January 28, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

There's been a story running around today that Samsung may halt production of its Windows-based notebook lineup in 2015 so that the tech giant may focus only on Chromebooks as it main laptop production offering. Seen on GSM Arena, OMG! Chrome and other news outlets, this bit of news has been … [Read more...] about Samsung Sees Potential in Chromebooks

Acer C720P [White] Review

January 17, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/fpuq2ODVaf4 Hi there, everyone! Today, I review the latest Acer C720P in white. This device checked a couple boxes for me, namely the new color and the addition of the touchscreen. See what you think about Acer's latest incarnation of the C720 line and let me know in the … [Read more...] about Acer C720P [White] Review

Play Local Content Flawlessly on Chromecast for $2.99

January 12, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

I admit, after a bit of research, I'm a bit behind the times on this one. However, I wanted to share it so that some others may be able to take advantage of this great app in the event that you missed out on the info. The app, Avia, is available for free from the Google Play Store. Upon trying … [Read more...] about Play Local Content Flawlessly on Chromecast for $2.99

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The Need For a Mid-Range Chromebook

January 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

The Chromebook space is in a bit of a pigeon hole right now. As manufacturers slowly begin to embrace the idea of Chrome OS and Chromebooks, they all seem to be attracted to the same perk: low-cost machines that still perform well. In all honesty, that is a part of the Chromebook world that I … [Read more...] about The Need For a Mid-Range Chromebook

HP Chromebook 11 Review

January 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

In this video I review the HP Chromebook 11, looking at all the external goodies and sweet design cues alongside some of the struggles the Chromebook presents with its internals. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 Review

HP Chromebook 11 vs. HP Chromebook 14

January 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/IHNOTPpge6k In this video I take a look at both the HP Chromebook 11 and the HP Chromebook 14 side-by-side to give a bit of insight on why I think the 14-incher is a better device all around. You may be different. Perhaps the 11-inch model is best for you. But you need to … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 vs. HP Chromebook 14