Here in the Chromebook world, we don't usually get a lot of splash over from leak culture. Sure, we find clues here and there about upcoming devices, learn about their potential specs, and get a bit of insight on what a device might bring to the table via the Chromium Gerrit; but outright leaks … [Read more...] about Exclusive: New Lenovo Chromebook Duet specs and images leak
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Why ‘Ciri’ might be the first Chromebook tablet with a great camera
I've made this sort of proclamation about devices in the past, so I do want to be careful with what I'm about to say. However, overwhelming evidence points to 'Ciri' - the upcoming Chromebook tablet powered by the newly-announced MediaTek Kompanio 838 - likely having a vastly-improved camera … [Read more...] about Why ‘Ciri’ might be the first Chromebook tablet with a great camera
Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
It feels like we can't be too far from the launch of the next wave of more-powerful Chromebook tablets. Yes, I know there's a new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet that launched back in January, but that isn't what I'm after at this point. The updated MediaTek Kompanio 520 in that device is a nice upgrade … [Read more...] about Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
Tiny, fanless Chromeboxes make me wish for a new Intel-powered ChromeOS tablet
I've sat on this post for quite some time, but with the news coming out over the weekend that Acer is now in the mini-Chromebox game with a device of their own, my mind couldn't help but wander to something I've thought about for a very long time: why do we not have small-core Intel-powered … [Read more...] about Tiny, fanless Chromeboxes make me wish for a new Intel-powered ChromeOS tablet
Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
I'm not going to lie to you: there was a real part of me that began wondering if 'Ciri' would be the only new, upcoming Chromebook tablet with the new MediaTek MT8188 inside. We saw a similar situation with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380 and the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, and that exact SoC only made it … [Read more...] about Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
How to force your Chromebook into the tablet mode UI
In preparation for a post I'm working on, I really needed a device that meets a few, specific parameters. First, I needed it to at least be a convertible, and second, I needed it to have the new 12th-gen Intel Core i3-N305. Unfortunately, I don't think that Chromebook exists just yet, and even if … [Read more...] about How to force your Chromebook into the tablet mode UI
Google needs to show the ChromeOS tablet UI some serious love, and soon
Have you used a Chromebook tablet recently? I'd wager if you don't own a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or 5, there's a solid chance the answer to that question is a clear no. Those who have convertible Chromebooks should be using the tablet UI from time to time, but I'd say the number that actually do … [Read more...] about Google needs to show the ChromeOS tablet UI some serious love, and soon
Finally, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 gets ChromeOS 119
As an ongoing update fiasco, there have been few in the Chromebook world that have been this difficult to solve for the ChromeOS team. I noticed some abnormalities back at the end of October, and things just continued to get worse for the Duet 5 until the team figured out what was actually going … [Read more...] about Finally, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 gets ChromeOS 119
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 stuck on 116? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
With the issues we saw in ChromeOS 118 and 119 rolling out, being revoked, and returning, it may have been a bit easy to miss the side story of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 being stuck on ChromeOS 116 through all of it. We initially saw this issue pop up during the ChromeOS 118 update and have been … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 stuck on 116? There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
Upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ being tested with a QHD display
It's been a little bit since we last talked about the new Chromebook tablets on the way that are built around the yet-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC, but make no mistake - they are still in the works. And today, we have some new features to talk about for at least one version of this Chromebook … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ being tested with a QHD display
Signs point to a new version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 in the works
We've been talking quite a bit about a new set of Chromebooks on the way that utilize the upcoming MediaTek MT8188 SoC. Known only as 'Geralt' for now, the baseboard for these devices is being tested with all sorts of hardware in preparation for variations to begin showing up. As we've seen with … [Read more...] about Signs point to a new version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 in the works
Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I've been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I've used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I've toyed with Samsung tablets, and I've messed around with Apple's latest take on iPadOS. And after … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
