Contents We finally have the final piece of the Chromebook Plus hardware puzzle in the house, folks! When we were in New York for the event, I figured we'd end up with all the new models, so I didn't spend a ton of time with the devices on display. And for some reason, this particular … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO]
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It looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
Just a few days ago, we discussed the fact that ChromeOS 118 had rolled out, but was still missing on a collection of devices across the board. While it's not too odd to see device families left out of updates for an extended period, this was a bit different. There were multiple devices, new and … [Read more...] about It looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
New Chromebook Plus deals can save you up to $200 right now
Contents While I generally don't love lumping deals together in one spot because I don't want any of you to miss out on any chance at savings due to low visibility, this particular group of Chromebooks being on sale makes for an exception to that rule. Right now, between Best Buy and Lenovo, 6 … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Plus deals can save you up to $200 right now
If you are still missing ChromeOS 118, you aren’t alone
Last week, we marked a big change in the ChromeOS landscape with the arrival of ChromeOS 118. As our favorite operating system sees updates with bug fixes and new features every 4 weeks at this point, the announcement of another update isn't huge news most times. But ChromeOS 118 was a special and … [Read more...] about If you are still missing ChromeOS 118, you aren’t alone
A closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 118 began its roll-out this week and with it came a nice handful of Chromebook Plus features for the entire list of devices that meet those Chromebook Plus specifications. For those non-Plus devices, the updates aren't much to talk about this time around and this ChromeOS 118 release was … [Read more...] about A closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus could have a USI pen built in
As I'm spending more time with Chromebook Plus models (reviews coming soon), I'm more and more excited by the segment as a whole. Sure, it's great to see Chromebook Plus features arriving on non-branded Chromebook Plus devices, but I'm more keenly interested in the current and future branded … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus could have a USI pen built in
Where to buy each of the new Chromebook Plus models
Google's new Chromebook Plus devices are all available right now, but if you didn't know better, you may think a few of them haven't hit the market just yet. After all, most new Chromebooks come to Best Buy as it has become the go-to spot for Chromebook hardware without question. However, with the … [Read more...] about Where to buy each of the new Chromebook Plus models
Today is officially Chromebook Plus day for existing models
Today is the day, folks! At some point, we fully expect the roll-out of ChromeOS 118 and - more importantly - the official Stable Channel update for qualifying Chromebooks to officially become Chromebook Plus devices. Not only did Google announce today as the day for the arrival of Chromebook … [Read more...] about Today is officially Chromebook Plus day for existing models
Why the new Chromebook Plus commercial for Best Buy matters
Here's the brutal truth: Chromebooks have suffered from the beginning from pretty poor overall marketing. Unlike tablets or smartphones, Chromebooks simply don't get the same face time with potential buyers by way of more-standard marketing techniques. TV commercials, YouTube commercials, etc. … [Read more...] about Why the new Chromebook Plus commercial for Best Buy matters
Don’t miss this awesome Chromebook Plus feature on your device
Yesterday we covered the fact that Chromebook Plus was arriving for all certified devices in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 118. The move to the Beta channel is an easy one and if you follow the directions in that post and are on a supported device, you'll have all the new Chromebook Plus goodies at … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this awesome Chromebook Plus feature on your device
Chromebook Plus is rolling out to certified devices right now: how to try it
We had official word arrive from Google this morning and are already hearing murmors of Chromebook Plus showing up for certified devices that happen to be in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 118. As we highlighted previously, there are quite a few devices on the market already that qualify as … [Read more...] about Chromebook Plus is rolling out to certified devices right now: how to try it
The Chrome Cast 243: New Chromebook Plus models, software features, and AI tools
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we get into all of the hardware and software details from the Chromebook Plus announcement that we didn't have time to cover in our episode last week. If you listened to that episode, you know that the Chromebook Plus certification represents the biggest change to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 243: New Chromebook Plus models, software features, and AI tools
