As much as I’ve talked about the upcoming HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook since CES 2023, there’s a good chance you’ve heard me mention one of my favorite parts of this fresh, new take on a high-end, consumer-focused Chromebook: the simplified branding. The Dragonfly Pro will come in one configuration with one simple name and two […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing/First Impressions
Similar to our reviews section, unboxing Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices are central to our DNA. It's where our name came from, after all. In this section, you'll find our initial reactions to devices as we pull them out of the box. Sometimes, that's the most telling part of a device review. Be sure to check out the reviews that go with each unboxing.
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip unboxing: this one is legit!
Even though we had a quick hands-on time with the brand-new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (let’s go with Vibe CX34 from here on out) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, those impressions can be misleading. Between the noise, the crowds, and basic exhaustion, it is easy to misread a new device. And it can […]
Continue ReadingLenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook hands-on at CES 2023 [VIDEO]
One of the first Chromebooks we’ve had the opportunity to check out here in Las Vegas at CES 2023 is the brand-new Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i that was announced a few weeks back. If you recall, this Chromebook brings a lot to the table for an affordable device and could greatly change the landscape of […]
Continue ReadingASUS Vibe CX55 Gaming Chromebook unboxing and impressions
In the fall of 2022, Google put together a launch of 3 cloud gaming-focused Chromebooks: one from Acer, one from Lenovo, and one from ASUS. We’ve either unboxed or reviewed the Acer and Lenovo variants of this new take on the large-screened Chromebook, but up until now, we’ve not talked much about the ASUS attempt. […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook x360 14b unboxing and impressions w/Kompanio 1200 [VIDEO]
Though there are countless Chromebooks out there to be interested in, there aren’t near as many processors. We generally see the same large and small core offerings from Intel each year, but the other players in the ChromeOS game have been upping their output. We now have a couple Snapdragon models (and one notable new […]
Continue ReadingFramework Laptop Chromebook Edition unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
For the most part, unboxing a new Chromebook is a pretty standard thing. You usually get a Chromebook in some sort of paper-like sleeve, a charger, and a big cardboard box. While I fully support recyclable packaging for Chromebooks, I also appreciate when companies like Acer – with their Chromebook Vero 514 – take the […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Our first run in with one of the three new cloud gaming-focused Chromebooks went very well, making the Acer Chromebook 516 GE one of my absolute favorite laptops of the year at this point. Lenovo’s contribution to this slightly-niche Chromebook space is the Ideapad Gaming Chromebook and it offers much of the same stuff that […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing and first impressions with Acer’s new cloud gaming-focused Chromebook 516 GE
This week, Google took the cover off a new Chromebook initiative that brings together the big three game streaming services (R.I.P. Stadia), ChromeOS, and some new hardware to deliver what they feel is the best overall way to experience game streaming. While streaming your favorite titles from GeForce NOW is certainly possible on nearly any […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
After a very, very long wait, Google has finally made the Google Watch official at their hardware event in New York, and I am so excited to tell you about my early thoughts on it thus far. I’ve had the watch on my wrist for a few days at this point and my early impressions […]
Continue ReadingPixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Google has officially revealed all their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City last week, and while we’ve all been inundated with early info about the Pixel 7 Pro since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the actual details we’ve […]
Continue ReadingPixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
Google finally took the wraps off their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City on October 6th, and while we’ve known quite a bit about the Pixel 7 since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the details we’ve been waiting […]
Continue ReadingA few things you need to know before you buy the Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2 [VIDEO]
The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 are starting to show up at retailers and in mailboxes for those who ordered them early, and I’ve had this one on my wrist for a full day at this point. These new Fitbits share nearly all things in common aside from a few different sensors added […]
Continue ReadingMy first impressions of the 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601 [VIDEO]
Today, we’re taking a look at the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601, a clear successor to the well-received Flip CX5 from last year that looks to take the stuff that 15.6-inch Chromebook did well and simply expand upon it. I’ve spent a couple days with it so far and I wanted to share some early […]
Continue ReadingHands-on with Acer’s new environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 [VIDEO]
For Acer’s Green Day Event, the company is launching a brand new Chromebook that takes one of Acer’s most unique laptop lineups and brings it to the ChromeOS ecosystem. The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is – like its Windows-based predecessors – a laptop that is built from the ground up with the environment in mind. […]
Continue ReadingInitial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
The long-awaited, highly-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro are in the office and everyone here is extremely excited about their arrival. I’ve only had them in-hand for a few days and it was an even shorter time period when we filmed the video included in this post, so these are all very early thoughts about Google’s new […]
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