ASUS has done a complete 180 with its latest Chrome OS offerings. In recent years, the company's flagship Chromebooks have been disappointing, to say the least. Between the sub-par build quality and egregious price tag, the Chromebook Flip C436 has never, not once, graced a list of recommendations … [Read more...] about ASUS just launched another 14″ Chromebook Flip with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
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A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Two weeks ago, the Chromebook that I have been most excited about finally made a permanent debut on ASUS' website, and even now, you can purchase the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook CX9 in two flavors. Either of those devices will give you the same premium experience with a solid aluminum build, great … [Read more...] about A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Take $150 off this powerful 11th 2-in-1 Gen Chromebook
It's that time of year. The time when Chromebook deals start dropping so quickly that we can hardly keep track of them all. That's great news for consumers but these deals come and go so quickly that you'll want to keep a close watch so you don't miss out. Better yet, you can sign up for our Deals … [Read more...] about Take $150 off this powerful 11th 2-in-1 Gen Chromebook
Be still my heart, LG just entered the Chromebook game
I remember it like it was yesterday. We were less than a year into reporting Chrome OS news here at Chrome Unboxed. At that time, this was 100% a side gig and we had no idea that it would eventually take us on a ride that, five years later, has us grinding full time as a bona fide source for … [Read more...] about Be still my heart, LG just entered the Chromebook game
The best Chromebook of 2020 is $210 off today
Looking for a solid deal on a premium Chromebook? I got you covered. Our favorite device of 2020 was, hands-down, Acer's gorgeous Chromebook Spin 713 and even though you can pick up its 11th Gen successor, the Comet Lake-powered convertible from 2020 is still a powerful laptop that's worth its salt. … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook of 2020 is $210 off today
[UPDATED: In Stock] You can now buy the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook
Update: I'm not sure if this is a result of the popularity of this device or perhaps Best Buy listed it early but the Duet 5 is now showing as "sold out." We will update when the listing goes live again. Update #2: It appears that the Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook is once again available for order … [Read more...] about [UPDATED: In Stock] You can now buy the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook
Deal Alert: Take $170 off the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX5
One of the first 11th Gen Tiger Lake Chromebooks to hit the market, the 15.6" ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 offers one of the most well-rounded Chrome OS experiences on the market. With the latest Core i3 processor from Intel, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, this 2-in-1 Chromebook offers power to spare … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take $170 off the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX5
The OLED-toting Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook has arrived at Best Buy, but…
Last week, we received a tip that Lenovo's upcoming Snapdragon-powered Duet 5 Chromebook tablet would soon be arriving at select Costco stores. We don't have a solid release date for that model at this time and the 13.3" tablet has yet to show up on Costco's website. Thankfully, this isn't the only … [Read more...] about The OLED-toting Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook has arrived at Best Buy, but…
Survey: Should Chromebooks have better audio?
When we unbox a new Chromebook to start the review process, one of the first things we check is the quality of the speakers. Why? Well, because we use our Chrome OS laptops as our primary devices and having decent speakers is a big deal. Unfortunately, premium audio in a Chromebook is the exception, … [Read more...] about Survey: Should Chromebooks have better audio?
Apparently, you CAN buy the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX9 right now
For weeks, the most powerful Chromebook on the planet has eluded me as I daily search for active listings of the ASUS Chromebook CX9. Since its announcement months ago, only ASUS proper has listed the Chromebook as available but the powerful Tiger Lake laptop was quickly sold out with the painful … [Read more...] about Apparently, you CAN buy the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX9 right now
Acer unwraps four Chromebooks and new Works with Chromebook accessories
Acer just wrapped up the latest next@acer global press event. This year's theme, Made for Humanity, features a plethora of products to fit the needs of creators to consumers and everyone in between. For those looking for all of the new goodies from Acer, I'll drop the full press release at the end … [Read more...] about Acer unwraps four Chromebooks and new Works with Chromebook accessories
Chromebook Deals: Save on this 17.3″ Acer, $300 off a Samsung Galaxy and more
The holiday shopping season is waiting in the wings and soon, we'll start seeing Black Friday ads EVERYWHERE. Lucky for us, Chromebook deals aren't hard to find and this week, we have a new round of devices that have been knocked down as much as $300. Whatever your use-case or personal taste, … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Save on this 17.3″ Acer, $300 off a Samsung Galaxy and more
