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Part of the Chrome OS and Chromebook experience is the value in using these devices. Along with their already-low pricing, lots of outlets have regular and recurring deals on Chromebooks of all shapes and sizes. This is a great place to bookmark to find the latest and greatest deals on all things Chrome OS or Assistant.
If you’re like countless consumers, you are likely quite aware that there is a severe shortage of Chromebooks and other PCs. Due to explosive demand and massive delays in production, late model Chromebooks are all but impossible to find and if you do luck out and find one, you will probably pay an exorbitant amount […]
I’m back at it this morning to continue our efforts in finding decent Chrome OS devices that are actually available and affordable. Many students have already made their return to the classroom and virtual learning environment while many more will head back in the coming weeks. Sadly, a lot of parents and schools are still […]
We’ve never had the opportunity to fully review Google’s interactive Jamboard for EDU and Enterprise but I have seen them in action in the classroom. Not only that, we’ve tinkered with using the Jamboard app on Chrome OS and honestly, the collaboration tools are pretty cool and well-polished. If I had to guess one thing […]
Samsung is working hard to get the Galaxy Chromebook in the hands of consumers. Even though we haven’t seen a fix for the devices painfully inadequate battery life, recent sales have made the sleek, premium Chromebook a very enticing purchase. Most recently, Samsung and other retailers have dropped the price of the Galaxy Chromebook to […]
I’m not kidding when I say that I’ve had more Chromebook buying advice requests in the past week than I’ve ever had in my life. Questions are coming in left and right both from reader emails and local friends/family, leaving me a bit bombarded with semi-frantic parents needing to find a device for their child. […]
Good Chromebooks are growing exceedingly difficult to find. If you’re in the market for a premium flagship-caliber device, deals are relatively easy to find at the moment. Unfortunately for many, $600 and up isn’t a desirable price range when you just need a budget-friendly device that actually works well. When we talk about Chromebooks under […]
The flagship battle is heating up and devices like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, Lenovo Flex 5 and HP Chromebook x360 14c are putting the pressure on the $1,000 models from ASUS and Samsung. Still, there’s something intangible about Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook and many users are still after the fit, finish and features that the […]
As we are nearing the time frame where most will be headed back to school in-person or online, the scramble for Chromebooks is heating up just like it did when the pandemic began. Stock is getting low, Chromebooks are flying off shelves, and the deals we were seeing just weeks ago are evaporating left and […]
Back in May, Dell quietly released a wireless keyboard designed specifically with Chrome OS in mind. I’ve been using the Dell for a little over a month now and it has become my go-to for my desk setup at the office. Yes, I have Logitech keyboards and a variety of wired, mechanical ones as well […]
Best Buy is back with another killer deal on the Project Athena certified Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Acer’s latest flagship takes all that we loved about the original Spin 13 and refines it with a sleeker design, subtle improvements and a retail price tag of only $629. All that combined make the Acer Chromebook Spin […]
It won’t be long and a good portion of students here in the states will be headed back to school in some shape, form or fashion. Whether it’s in-person, hybrid or NTI/homeschooling, the need for dependable tech is greater today than every before. CTL may not be a household name but the Oregon-based technology company […]
With schools slowly getting back in session, it’s becoming exceedingly more difficult to get you hands on a new Chromebook that’s worth its salt. Even more challenging is finding a good deal on some new hardware. Robby covered three devices that you can get for under $300 that are actually worth having in your bag […]
