I'll make this short and sweet. Why? Well, because this particular Chromebook seems to be selling out faster than HP can get inventory. Of course, we're talking about the ultra-premium HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook that has been in and out of stock on HP's website since its debut back in mid March. … [Read more...] about Get one while you can: the Sparkling Black HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back
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HP releases a new 15.6″ Chromebook with 12th Gen Intel processors
HP has steadily become a leader in ChromeOS devices that range from inexpensive to ultra-premium. In the shadow of the company's exciting release of the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, HP is quietly releasing new iterations of its most popular devices that bring the latest 12th Gen Intel CPUs to the … [Read more...] about HP releases a new 15.6″ Chromebook with 12th Gen Intel processors
Our Chromebook golf simulator setup got an upgrade, and now it’s even better
It's been quite a while since we last talked about our golf simulator setup and the fact that - with the right hardware - you can be up and running with a phone and a Chromebook. It's still an excellent setup and one that I turn to these days when we have a group that requires both righties and … [Read more...] about Our Chromebook golf simulator setup got an upgrade, and now it’s even better
HP’s latest 12th Gen Chromebook x360 is already on sale
Just under a month ago, HP quietly released the latest version of the company's popular Chromebook x360 14c. The device just showed up on Best Buy's website with no fanfare or even announcement from HP. Given the fact that HP had just unveiled the ultra-premium Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, this wasn't … [Read more...] about HP’s latest 12th Gen Chromebook x360 is already on sale
Chromebooks are getting a time-lapse camera feature
The built-in ChromeOS camera app has come a long way over the past few years. Sadly, camera hardware on Chromebooks has lagged behind but that's finally changing thanks to premium devices with solid shooters and third-party support for PTZ webcams. In an effort to keep pushing the ChromeOS camera … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are getting a time-lapse camera feature
Chromebook Perks: Get 3 months of Storyblocks for LumaFusion for free
Earlier this year, the long-awaited release of the Lumafusion video editor for ChromeOS finally arrived. With it came the ability for hobbyists and full-time creators alike to finally produce professional level video content without the need for a Mac or PC. Not only is Lumafusion a powerful … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks: Get 3 months of Storyblocks for LumaFusion for free
HP Dragonfly Pro: The Chromebook you’ve been waiting for…back in stock!
While some tech outlets seem to have it out for the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, we are still of the mindset that HP has created the closest thing to perfection that we've ever seen in the ChromeOS space. The ultra-bright 14-inch 2560x1600 display cranks out an eye-searing 1200 nits of brightness and … [Read more...] about HP Dragonfly Pro: The Chromebook you’ve been waiting for…back in stock!
Acer unveils 13th Gen Raptor Lake Chromebook Spin 714
Last week, CTL announced the company's latest Chromebox and it made headlines as the first-ever 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake ChromeOS device to officially hit the market. With quite a few Raptor Lake hardware in development, we knew that it wouldn't be long before more ChromeOS devices carrying the … [Read more...] about Acer unveils 13th Gen Raptor Lake Chromebook Spin 714
The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in stock – Act fast before it’s gone again!
We have zero qualms in saying that the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is the hands-down pinnacle of ChromeOS hardware as we know it. That's not to say that we've peaked but for now, the Dragonfly is the King of Chromebooks past and present. The only real hangup with this ultra-premium "prosumer" device … [Read more...] about The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in stock – Act fast before it’s gone again!
Google Photos Video Editor/Movie Creator finally arrives for Chromebooks
Last July, Google announced that the Google Photos app on Chromebooks would add a new tool that would allow users to create movies directly from the Photos app. The update was supposed to arrive last fall but that didn't happen. A few months removed and we're finally getting our first look at the … [Read more...] about Google Photos Video Editor/Movie Creator finally arrives for Chromebooks
Lenovo’s latest affordable, ARM-powered Chromebook is now available for purchase
Debuted as part of Lenovo's MWC 2023 announcements, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wasn't exactly a head-turner. While the upgrades over the older, affordable Lenovo Chromebook 3 (that device had the older Kompanio 500 processor from MediaTek inside) are nice to see, they are still firmly entry level … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s latest affordable, ARM-powered Chromebook is now available for purchase
The updated HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen is now available for purchase
Just 10 days ago, a new Chromebook from HP showed up without any of the fanfare or buzz that has surrounded the premium Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. As a matter of fact, there wasn't even a proper press release or email sent out about it: it just showed up. But 10 days ago, it was only marked as … [Read more...] about The updated HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen is now available for purchase
