Costco is quickly becoming one of my top recommendations for shoppers looking to score a solid deal on a new Chromebook. While the wholesale buying club doesn't have quite the selection that retailers such as Best Buy offer, the past couple of years have seen Costco's Chrome OS inventory expand … [Read more...] about Costco members can take $200 off this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook
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How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ah, the age-old question. You got a Chromebook but you are also an Apple user and you want to access your iTunes library on your shiny, new Chrome OS devices. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to - and likely never will - release an Android version of iTunes. Many users have made the move to Apple Music … [Read more...] about How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can now buy the ASUS Chromebook CX9 with a 4K screen, but you shouldn’t
One of the best Chromebooks to release this year was the ASUS Chromebook CX9. As a matter of fact, it is so good that it took the top spot in our high-end category for Best Chromebooks of 2021 and there's little reason to think that it won't hold that spot for quite some time. ASUS did a superb … [Read more...] about You can now buy the ASUS Chromebook CX9 with a 4K screen, but you shouldn’t
The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
As I anticipated, the end of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has unearthed new Chromebook deals that can actually save you more money than the "exclusive" savings offered by retailers last week. This morning, HP's premium Chrome OS tablet, the Chromebook x2 11, has dropped to its lowest price ever and … [Read more...] about The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
Your 2021 Cyber Monday Chromebook and Google Assistant Deals
Another big shopping day has arrived and while many already have their Black Friday shopping "in the bag," there are plenty of deals to be had on a new Chromebook or Google Assistant-enabled smart device. Whether you're just getting started or you have some last-minute gift ideas to take care of, … [Read more...] about Your 2021 Cyber Monday Chromebook and Google Assistant Deals
PSA: Keep your Chromebook in a case or this might happen to you
This weekend, I did something to my Chromebook that I've never done before. I dropped it on the concrete. It was a tiny fall, mind you, but the end result was no less catastrophic. I was riding to a Thanksgiving weekend dinner, watching some football and as the game wrapped up, I was a bit … [Read more...] about PSA: Keep your Chromebook in a case or this might happen to you
CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 24, 2021 Oregon-based CTL is back with another classroom-focused Chromebook that's powered by Intel's latest small-core Jasper Lake processors. The new Chromebook PX11-E is a clamshell model aimed at the K-12 market and features CTL''s familiar rugged design, Bluetooth 5.0, … [Read more...] about CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
This morning, one of our fine Patrons asked if anyone had seen the 128GB version of HP's Snapdragon-powered Chromebook x2 11 tablets actually for sale and available. I immediately responded, "I've not seen it anywhere" which also prompted me to take a look around and see if, perhaps, it was listed … [Read more...] about Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
Well, it is once again that time of year. No, I'm not talking about Thanksgiving. While millions prepare to fill up on turkey, dressing, football, and family, just as many are strategizing their plans of attack for what is the biggest shopping day of the year. Thankfully, Black Friday doesn't look … [Read more...] about Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
ASUS quietly refreshed the Flip CM3 with MediaTek’s Kompanio 820 SoC
MediaTek just wrapped up the company's annual Executive Summit at which the chipmaker shed a little more light on its strategy around a multi-tier approach to the Chromebook market. While the proverbial proof in the pudding around MediaTek's performance claims remains to be seen, we have high hopes … [Read more...] about ASUS quietly refreshed the Flip CM3 with MediaTek’s Kompanio 820 SoC
Deal Alert: $250 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
As I said earlier today, it may not be Black Friday but that's not stopping retailers from dropping some of the best Chromebook deals we've ever seen. I'm back this afternoon with an insane deal on HP's latest iteration of the popular Chromebook x360 14c that has been a best seller ever since it … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $250 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
Early Black Friday: Save up to $400 on a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Black Friday has arrived! Well, not really but that doesn't matter. Many big retailers are running deals all month leading up to the massive shopping holiday that is Black Friday. Just this week alone, Best Buy has more than forty Chromebooks on offer, and today, the electronics giant has slashed … [Read more...] about Early Black Friday: Save up to $400 on a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
