Though we were hoping for all 8 new Chromebook Plus models to show up today, it looks like we're not getting every model in stock at this point. Still, we have 6 of them now live and ready for purchase if you have been waiting on one of these new devices to make a purchase decision. As a quick … [Read more...] about 6 new Chromebook Plus models arrive for purchase today
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We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
It's been a little over a week since the official launch of Chromebook Plus, and we're still reeling a bit from all that was unveiled at the event. From new hardware specifications to new software inclusions, Chromebook Plus is one of those changes to the Chromebook ecosystem that will likely … [Read more...] about We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
Why Chromebook Plus has me excited to return to the Pixel 8 Pro
If you've been around Chrome Unboxed for any stretch of time, you know that part of what started this whole thing in the first place was my propensity to change phones. Over time, my phone swapping was replaced with Chromebook swapping, I started making content, and here we are today. And for the … [Read more...] about Why Chromebook Plus has me excited to return to the Pixel 8 Pro
You should go take a look at Google’s new Chromebook Plus landing page
There's been a lot going on over the past week or so, right? A little over a week ago, we were in New York City to hear all about Chromebook Plus and now the Google Hardware Event has all of us talking about Google's new mobile devices as well. There are new features, new devices, new services, … [Read more...] about You should go take a look at Google’s new Chromebook Plus landing page
The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 drops to $350 and will get the Chromebook Plus upgrade
Acer's excellent, environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 has been a great device since it launched. With a clear leaning toward sustainability and a unique, considered build quality, the Vero 514 has been one of the more distinct Chromebooks ever built. From the recycled plastics to the … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 drops to $350 and will get the Chromebook Plus upgrade
All the models getting the Chromebook Plus upgrade and when it will arrive
While the new announcement of Chromebook Plus and all the hardware and software features coming along with it are wildly exciting, there is an interesting dynamic that is yet to fully play out. Existing Chromebooks that meet all the Chromebook Plus specifications are to be included in this new wave … [Read more...] about All the models getting the Chromebook Plus upgrade and when it will arrive
Introducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard for fast, capable, fun-to-use devices [VIDEO]
Let's face it: more and more Chromebooks are arriving every day, and finding the perfect device that will balance performance and affordability can be tough. Back when there were only a couple new Chromebooks introduced each year, it was far less difficult to sort the more-capable devices from the … [Read more...] about Introducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard for fast, capable, fun-to-use devices [VIDEO]
Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
For a few unrelated reasons, we've found ourselves with the recently-discovered Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i in the office. And while my normal course of action with a new device is to go through the standard unboxing process, I was a bit under the impressions that the device I possesed was little … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
More than ever, the Chromebook market is overflowing with options - from convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, it can be tough to sort out one Chromebook from the next. And for devices like the Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip, I'd say the ability to stand out in the crowd is even more difficult. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
We now have a name for Lenovo’s addition to the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ family
We've been talking a lot about 'Chromebook Plus' (formerly 'Chromebook X') in the past few months. While not yet rolled out, this move by Google to create a sub-brand of Chromebooks could be a real help to consumers if it all goes according to plan, and the more evidence we see of this roll-out, … [Read more...] about We now have a name for Lenovo’s addition to the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ family
Here are the first 4 new Chromebook Plus (Chromebook X) models we expect to see
Last night, 9to5 Google published a finding that we've been expecting to see at some point, outlining a handful of Chromebooks that are slated to make the 'Chromebook Plus' cut. The commit Kyle found in the Chromium Repositories has since been taken down, but in one of the files found in the code … [Read more...] about Here are the first 4 new Chromebook Plus (Chromebook X) models we expect to see
Chromebook names are terrible: maybe ‘Chromebook X’ can fix that
There's no denying it: Chromebook naming conventions are utterly terrible. Over the course of a decade, the ChromeOS devices that have come and gone have largely become more and more poorly-named in that time, leaving us with new launches of great hardware that have to be referred to like this: … [Read more...] about Chromebook names are terrible: maybe ‘Chromebook X’ can fix that
