I’m not saying that we’ve given up on the hopes of seeing a Qualcomm-powered Chromebook arrive by CES but at this point, I’m not holding my breath. The inexplicable delay of Snapdragon devices could very well help secure MediaTek’s market share of the Chrome OS space as development moves forward on a number of octa-core […]
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Turn your phone into a folding Chrome OS tablet: Meet castAway™
Over the past few years, we’ve spilled a fair amount of digital ink talking about what a Chrome OS phone could or should look like. (If someone were to take the initiative to make one.) For the most part, I’ve imagined a device that looks and functions just like any other smartphone, only running Chrome […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Grab the Pixel Slate with Brydge Keyboard and save $350
Google’s latest Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go, appears to be charming the hearts of a lot of tech reviewers. Thanks to its premium design, more-competitive pricing and simplistic approach to Chrome OS, it is likely on the wishlist of a lot of shoppers this holiday season. Despite its intangible desirability, many users will still want something […]
Continue ReadingMore evidence of Android 10 gesture navigation coming to Chrome OS tablets
We wrote about some strange additions and flags not long ago that caused us to believe the Chrome OS devs were up to some new navigation tricks for Chrome OS tablet mode. It all makes sense, really: take existing UI models and make them available across all platforms so users are less confused when they […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Get half off the Brydge G-Type keyboard for the Pixel Slate
Now that the Pixelbook Go is official, some people may be reconsidering Google’s premium tablet for more robust features such as pen support, fingerprint sensor and the ability to create a versatile 2-on-1 when paired with the #madebygoogle or Brydge G-type keyboards. Given the fact that the internals are practically identical, picking up the Slate […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
We’re a little more than a week out from Google’s October hardware event. If things go as expected, we’re going to get a look at an intriguing new Chromebook that could break the #MadeByGoogle mold. Meanwhile, deals continue to pop up on Google’s first (and possibly last) Chrome OS tablet. Last month, you could find […]
Continue ReadingGoogle prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Just a bit over a year ago, we saw the arrival of Chrome OS 70 and all the new tablet UI features Google had been working on in preparation of the launch of the Pixel Slate. As we all know, those features weren’t even close to being ironed out when the tablet launched onto the […]
Continue ReadingNew Chrome OS UI update proves Google is far from done with Chrome OS tablets
It wasn’t long ago that Google decided to announce to the world that it was getting out of the tablet hardware game all together. Doing this within 7 months of releasing a tablet (the Pixel Slate) feels like an odd move, but as I’ve explained in that linked video above, I’m not terribly upset about […]
Continue ReadingAmbient Mode for Chrome OS could be an absolute game-changer for tablets
Last week we were introduced to Ambient Mode on a few Android tablets from Lenovo. The feature quickly went from being a bit of a head-scratcher to a potential game-changing move in just a few minutes as we verbally processed the news in real time during our weekly podcast. My initial reaction to Ambient Mode […]
Continue Reading10 months later the Pixel Slate is finally priced to sell
Ah, the Pixel Slate; the Google tablet I love to hate on but secretly always want to use. This Chromebook disappointed so many people and yet I still have a desire to use it. Maybe it’s the great speakers, the gorgeous build quality, or the fingerprint scanner. Maybe its the desire to force a tablet […]
Continue ReadingAOPEN debuts first-ever “commercial-grade” Chromebook tablet
Chrome OS tablets are still a fledgling form-factor at best but thanks to the EDU segment, they are slowly finding their place in the world. While we’re all waiting for Qualcomm to bring us a proper consumer “Chromeblet,” AOPEN is carving out a new niche for Chromebook tablets that makes perfect sense. For the unfamiliar, […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Chrome OS Tablet ‘Kukui’ to feature a high quality screen we’ve seen before
Since we’ve been tracking the new generation of MediaTek-powered Chrome OS devices, we’ve known some would end up as tablets and/or detachables. Of the five (yes, 5) MediaTek 8183 devices we’re tracking, we’re quite sure one is a detachable and another is a tablet. We’ve talked about ‘Kodama’ already and the clear references to its […]
Continue Reading‘Kodama’ may be the first detachable ARM Chromebook
Chrome OS tablets have had a rocky start. While the tablet experience of Chrome OS continues to evolve and improve, the niche form-factor is still a hard sell for the average consumer and enthusiast alike. Still, there is a degree of intrigue around a device that can perform as both a productivity machine and a […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Snag The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 w/Portable BT Speaker and Mouse For $450
For now, Chromebook tablet options are few and far between. Of the five tablets available today, one device stands out as the best option when it comes to price versus capability. The HP Chromebook x2 holds the title of world’s first detachable Chromebook. Despite being eclipsed by the Pixel Slate and all of its grandeur, […]
Continue ReadingCTL Chrome OS Tablet Now $279 w/Squid Premium Free For EDU Domains
CLT continues to lead the way in Chrome for Education with a full lineup of devices and solutions for managed devices. Most recently, the team from Oregon released their updated Chromebox CBX1B with a refreshed Celeron processor and a whopping 128GB of storage making it the best deal on an entry-level Chrome desktop. Heading into […]
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