The Pixelbook, by pretty much any standard, is a brilliant piece of hardware. It is slim, light, fast, and has superior construction. I'd put it up against any other laptop hardware and guarantee it stands toe-to-toe with it. The outer workings of the device can be checked out in their fullness in … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
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Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
Arguably the most-requested comparison we've ever had is between the Samsung Chromebook Pro and the newly-released Pixelbook. For good reason, these two devices make a very, very interesting comparison. With their similar screens, fast internals and dedicated pens, a comparison video was … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Review
Oh how a couple years changes things. Just over two years ago, Chrome Unboxed (as a website news outlet) didn't exist, our videos were simple cellphone-on-a-tripod shots, and the landscape of Chromebooks was much, much different. For instance, The ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 came on the scene as … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Review
Google Pixelbook Review: More Than Just An Expensive Chromebook
Who is the Pixelbook for? We've heard that question quite a bit since the very first leak back in September before Google's big hardware event. With top-tier specs, Chrome OS, a premium build and price tag, the early questions surrounding the Pixelbook are less about what it does or what it is and … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Review: More Than Just An Expensive Chromebook
New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
#MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Ocotber 4th has come and gone and with it, Google's second annual hardware showcase has graced us with a sack full of new goodies to talk about, review and marvel about. We will be covering a number of the new #madebygoogle products in the very near future as they pertain to Chrome Unboxed. For … [Read more...] about #MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
Inverting the colors on your Chromebook can make for a really cool looking desktop and for some users with vision impairments, the high-contrast mode can even be a necessity. For many Chromebook owners, however, this accessibility feature is nothing more than a nuisance that is stumbled upon … [Read more...] about Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
For Chromebook fans, IFA Berlin has been a little silent apart from Acer's quiet announcement of a fully-refreshed 15.6-inch Chromebook. Though it didn't make it on stage, this Chromebook is drawing some serious attention from quite a few media outlets. For many, the Acer Chromebook 15 has been … [Read more...] about First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
I love the internet! Within a day of posting about the ASUS Flip C101's new availability in Japan, we've received a comment from Stu Lowe at Geeky Teachers stating that his school in Hong Kong just had 90 of these devices shipped to them. In the video, Stu takes about five minutes and gives us … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
We've seen this coming for a bit of time, but this is the first time we're seeing it in the flesh. Thanks to a Google+ post by William Greene, we're seeing a picture of side-by-side apps up and running on a Chromebook. In a few commits we simply haven't shared up to this point, we've seen … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
I'm going to go ahead and admit a couple things right up front, here. First, I didn't really like the way the 'Peeking Launcher' looked when we reported on it. I liked the idea and the implementation, but I felt the whole thing looked a bit...unfinished. I suppose it simply lacked any … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
