Since their inception, Chromebooks have long been thought of as cheap computers, cheap laptops, “just a browser”, or just a cheap way to get online. Sure, there are still a ton of affordable Chromebook on the market and, because of the education sector, there likely always will be. However, there … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 Review
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Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Display Scaling for High-Res Devices
In retrospect, the entire project bringing Linux apps to Chrome OS has been a relatively smooth, fast, and painless process for end users. Unlike the years-long Play Store transition (which is still playing out in quite a few ways even a few years later), bringing Linux apps to Chromebooks has been … [Read more...] about Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Display Scaling for High-Res Devices
Sector 5 Chromebook E3: Best In Class
There are plenty of options out there for those looking to get their hands on a rugged educational Chrome device. Nearly every Chromebook OEM has an Apollo Lake-based product available in some shape, form or fashion but not all EDU devices are created equal. Thankfully, there are a few companies … [Read more...] about Sector 5 Chromebook E3: Best In Class
The Brydge G-Type Keyboard Review: Not Just Another Bluetooth Keyboard
Google did an interesting thing this year when they launched the Pixel Slate: they included a 3rd-party accessory in the hands-on portion of the event. While Google-made accessories aren't too out of place at this yearly media show, devices from companies other than Google are quite rare. … [Read more...] about The Brydge G-Type Keyboard Review: Not Just Another Bluetooth Keyboard
Google Pixel Slate Review: The Chrome OS Tablet Future
Since we began here at Chrome Unboxed, the landscape of Chromebooks has changed mightily. From an ecosystem dominated by clamshells we transitioned to an ecosystem dominated by convertibles. In 2018, we are set for yet another transition: the transition to tablets. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate Review: The Chrome OS Tablet Future
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 & ASUS Chromebook C223 Quick Review: Budget Chromebooks Still Worth Buying
As the landscape of Chrome OS continues to evolve and change, the introduction of higher-end devices with higher-end price tags could make us all forget about the humble beginnings of Chrome OS and the budget Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 11 & ASUS Chromebook C223 Quick Review: Budget Chromebooks Still Worth Buying
Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
Google was pretty late to the Podcast game, but when they showed up, they brought a pretty decent app and service with them. Google Podcasts is a simple, clean and functional podcast player that gets a lot right and then just gets out of the way. In our recent travels, being able to download a … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
Hands-On With Google Home Hub: Google’s First Smart Display
Rounding out our time with Google on Tuesday was a bit of hands-on time with the new Google Home Hub. Like everything else on offer by Google lately, this piece of hardware is different not only because of how it is built, but also because of the software experience within. … [Read more...] about Hands-On With Google Home Hub: Google’s First Smart Display
Hands-On With The Brydge G-Type: A Wireless Pixel Slate Keyboard
During our time with the Pixel Slate at Google's hardware event, one particular accessory truly grabbed our attention: The Brydge G-Type Wireless Keyboard. I have little doubt that we'll see plenty keyboard/trackpad accessories for the Pixel Slate over the course of the next few months, but this … [Read more...] about Hands-On With The Brydge G-Type: A Wireless Pixel Slate Keyboard
Hands-On With The Pixel Slate: Google’s First Chrome OS Tablet
Google had a lot to show us all on Tuesday, but nothing was more interesting to us than the Pixel Slate. Sure, we've known quite a bit about it, but there were some surprises in there that even we didn't know about. Getting our hands on this device took me from excited to outright fanboy if I'm … [Read more...] about Hands-On With The Pixel Slate: Google’s First Chrome OS Tablet
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Review
Do you like comparing things? I do. We all do, if we're being honest. And that predisposition caused us to take a bit longer on this review than we normally do. In fact, we actually shot the entire review twice because of it. Look, I like a before and after, this vs. that just as much as the next … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Review
New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Rammus’ Could Be ASUS’ Next Flagship
I was going through my morning routine of coffee and Chromium repository surfing when I stumbled across a new board overlay that was added just a few days ago. At first glance, the new Chromebook, code-named 'Rammus', appeared to be yet-another Kaby Lake device to add to the ever-growing … [Read more...] about New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Rammus’ Could Be ASUS’ Next Flagship
