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 … [Read more...] about CTL Chrome OS Tablet Now $279 w/Squid Premium Free For EDU Domains
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AdminRemix Launches Chromebook Getter To Help Admins Corral Managed Devices
If you're a GSuite admin in charge of managing a fleet of Chrome devices, keeping track of and updating Chromebook settings and metadata can be a time-consuming task, to say the least. Thankfully, the GSuite Marketplace offers a variety of tools to assist you in your efforts. … [Read more...] about AdminRemix Launches Chromebook Getter To Help Admins Corral Managed Devices
CTL Launches Refreshed Celeron Chromebox CBX1B And It’s The Best Value Around
We recently shared news of a minor update to Celeron-based Chromeboxes out there on the market. Currently, Acer, HP and CTL have refreshed their entry-level devices with the much newer Kaby Lake 3867U Celeron processor. As I previously noted, there aren't many discernible differences in this chip … [Read more...] about CTL Launches Refreshed Celeron Chromebox CBX1B And It’s The Best Value Around
Beast Mode: Acer Debuts Core i7 Chromebook Spin 13 W/16GB RAM
For a very brief stint, HP laid claim to the most powerful Chromebook on the market with the Core i7 Chromebook x360 14 G1. This title did not stand for long as Acer has now returned the serve with a monster Chromebook of their own. … [Read more...] about Beast Mode: Acer Debuts Core i7 Chromebook Spin 13 W/16GB RAM
LTE Chromebooks Could Soon Be Far More Common
Chromebooks with integrated mobile data aren't new by any stretch of the imagination. As a matter of fact, Google's original CR-48 Chromebook was equipped with support for Verizon 3G and a complimentary helping of 100MB/month for Beta testers. A couple of years later, HP had mild success with … [Read more...] about LTE Chromebooks Could Soon Be Far More Common
Confirmed: The Core M7 Samsung Chromebook Pro Is Real
Nearly two years ago, benchmarks of a mysterious Samsung Chromebook Pro popped up on GFXBench. Now, we know that a lot of online benchmark results are often synthesized. However, a week after the discovery a Google search result revealed a sponsored ad from Samsung that pointed to a very similar, … [Read more...] about Confirmed: The Core M7 Samsung Chromebook Pro Is Real
Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
Just yesterday, Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story came across a very interesting tidbit of info on Reddit, showcasing a Pixel Slate user in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS getting a notification that their wireless headset was set up and already paired. The catch? That wireless device wasn't ever … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
How To Watch DVDs With Your Chrome OS Device [IMMV]
If you've lived in or around the Chrome OS ecosystem for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with the small handful of pitfalls that come along with our otherwise-awesome operating system. One of the most common complaints from users comes in the form of connecting a Chromebook to a … [Read more...] about How To Watch DVDs With Your Chrome OS Device [IMMV]
This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
I'm going to allow myself to get fully nerdy for just a moment as I admit to the world just how excited I am about Virtual Desks coming in Chrome OS 76 because of one small - but HUGELY significant - feature addition. If you've followed along since the first mention of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
Logitech Boards The Chrome OS Keyboard Train
Our pal Kevin Tofel has been busy digging around the FCC website and in doing so has discovered what clearly appears to be a new, Chrome OS-specific keyboard from Logitech. For years, Logitech has been our go-to for wireless input devices thanks to their very handy Unified Receiver setup that uses a … [Read more...] about Logitech Boards The Chrome OS Keyboard Train
Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
It appears that this week Google has been granted a patent on something it has been hard at work on for a few years: desktop to tablet mode transition. Reported by Patently Mobile, this patent was actually filed for all the way back in October of 2016, a full year before the Pixelbook would be … [Read more...] about Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook C434 Back Under $500
Amazon's Prime Days brought some significant discount on a number of premium Chromebooks. One of the best devices available during the sale was the ASUS Chromebook C434. The thin-bezel convertible was on sale for $489.99 and the deal even lasted a few hours after Prime Day ended. Eventually, … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: ASUS Chromebook C434 Back Under $500
