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 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

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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

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

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How To Install Ubuntu [Linux] on Your Chromebook

January 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/DMyMqqU2Mqs Of all the requests and questions I've encountered since starting all this, a tutorial on installing Linux has been the most adamant and followed-up-on request. Though there are many sources giving very good instruction on how to do this floating around on the web, I … [Read more...] about How To Install Ubuntu [Linux] on Your Chromebook

Acer C720P [White] Unboxing

January 11, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/wo9j8MTmG9Q In this video I get my hands on the much anticipated Acer C720P-2600. All that alpha-numeric noise simply means it's white and it has a touchscreen! A small bummer is the 2GB of RAM, but I'll reserve my opinion on that for the full review. Mean while, check out my … [Read more...] about Acer C720P [White] Unboxing

LG’s Chromebase – What’s It Worth?

January 9, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

So, as CES is in full swing this week, the Chromebook news has been a bit, well, sparse. In all, there have only been 2 devices that made an official showing: the Toshiba Chromebook and LG's Chromebase. Both of these devices have been detailed around the internet for some time, but this is the … [Read more...] about LG’s Chromebase – What’s It Worth?

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Toshiba Chromebook Hands-On Wrap Up

January 8, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

As CES 2014 is chugging along, the Toshiba Chromebook seems to be the only Chrome OS device making any appearance so far. If I am lucky enough to get this site and my YouTube channel really going, perhaps I'll be at CES one day, digging for the latest Chrome-based news. For now I'm in my home … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook Hands-On Wrap Up

Get A 128GB SSD On Your Acer C720

January 8, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

I just came across this useful little nugget this morning. While I've heard that it is pretty simple to upgrade the SSD in the Acer C720 Chromebook, I've not looked into the process until now. And while I don't currently own this device, the relative ease with which this is accomplished gives me a … [Read more...] about Get A 128GB SSD On Your Acer C720

HP Chromebook 14 Review

January 7, 2014 By Robby Payne View Comments

https://youtu.be/tGYL-nj8KNk In this video, I fully review the HP Chromebook 14. After spending some quality time working from the device, I've decided that this is my daily driver. The larger screen, wonderful keyboard/touchpad combo, and beautiful styling all combine for what I rate as the … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 14 Review