Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus MSRP - $549.99 "The Slim 3i is an understated masterpiece, highlighting what I feel is the best of Chromebook Plus in all the right ways." Pros Cons We're back for - you guessed it - another Chromebook Plus review. It's a lot, I know, and you'd be forgiven for … [Read more...] about Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus Review: my favorite of the bunch [VIDEO]
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It’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI
It's a bit tough to believe, but it has been a solid four and a half months since the debut and launch of Chromebook Plus. It doesn't' feel like it was that long ago that we were in New York at Google's awesome event for the big news, and as we now round into the final parts of February, spring and … [Read more...] about It’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI
New Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
I know, I know: it's basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I'm fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can't deny what I've stumbled upon this morning, and I can't 100% tell you that what we're all thinking isn't true. But I also don't have proof … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 Review [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 MSRP - $399.00 "If you are looking for a great Chromebook experience, Chromebook Plus basically guarantees that. And the ASUS CX34 goes the extra mile to deliver that great experience with a bit more flare than the rest." Pros Cons It's time for another Chromebook … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 Review [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 MSRP - $399.00 "With Chromebook Plus, you always get a steady, solid experience regardless of the corners being cut. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 cuts the right corners on the way to becoming a really great example of what Chromebook Plus is capable … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review [VIDEO]
There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
When Chromebook Plus launched in October of 2023, I was really hopeful that this new segment of Chromebooks would solve some of the long-standing issues that tend to plague mid-range Chromebooks. In many ways, that hope was realized and for the most part here in the early parts of 2024, if you want … [Read more...] about There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
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
All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
It wasn't that long ago that Android 13 finally began shipping to Chromebooks. The list of the devices that received the update was a little limited, but it felt like the change had been on the way for so long that other devices would be added to the list in short order. As it turns out, that … [Read more...] about All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You know what I'm already getting a bit fatigued hearing about? AI infused into just about everything you can imagine. There's a great number of things AI will assist us with in the coming years - that much is certain. But for the time being, this somewhat-ridiculous marketing hype around … [Read more...] about We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
The 10 Best Chromebooks in 2023 [VIDEO]
As we come to the end of 2023, it's been a pretty wild ride in the world of Chromebooks. We began the year with the introduction of quite possibly the best overall Chromebook ever made in the HP Dragonfly Pro and finished with the introduction of a new class of Chromebook in Chromebook Plus. … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Chromebooks in 2023 [VIDEO]
Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW shock gamers in new ad spot
During the Game Awards that aired on YouTube (and tons of other streaming platforms) on December 7th, there was an ad that ran towards the latter half of the program that was pretty eye-opening and featured Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW in a very interesting setting. With no prior knowledge, … [Read more...] about Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW shock gamers in new ad spot
Why Google needs to get Chromebook Plus AI features delivered soon
Yesterday was a really big day in the world of AI. Google finally delivered its latest public-facing AI model - Gemini - and the way it will be intertwined with computing moving forward will likely never be the same. As a multimodal model, Gemini can handle and understand a variety of input types, … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to get Chromebook Plus AI features delivered soon