Well, it's been a wild ride. Dating back almost 4 years ago now, LaCros has been a topic of discussion for us here at Chrome Unboxed on a rotating schedule. From the early days when it felt very much like an experiment to last year when Google made things quite official, the end goal and point of … [Read more...] about Google is shutting down LaCros – the standalone browser for Chromebooks
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Score the capable, thin and light ASUS Chromebook CM14 for $181
On a normal day, I don't know that the ASUS Chromebook CM14 would really stand out. Sure, the MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the inside gives this device pretty substantial battery life (12+ hours of use on a charge), but the mid-range performance coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage aren't … [Read more...] about Score the capable, thin and light ASUS Chromebook CM14 for $181
The Chrome Cast 271: ASUS may have built the new King of Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we discuss some new hardware - including a monster new Chromebook - that just showed up at the office and some exciting new budget-friendly gadgets that should be arriving soon. In the first part of the show, we talk through our unboxing of the new Logitech … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 271: ASUS may have built the new King of Chromebooks
[POLL] How often real people are actually using AI on their Chromebooks
We're over a month removed from Google's latest Chromebook event in New York, and as I reflect a bit on all that was announced there, I couldn't help but wonder this morning whether or not others feel the way I do about AI currently. Specifically, on ChromeOS with a Chromebook Plus model, I'm very … [Read more...] about [POLL] How often real people are actually using AI on their Chromebooks
How to get the affordable Acer Chromebook Plus 514 if you aren’t a Costco member
A few weeks back, we did our review of the new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and without saying as much, declared it to be one of the best affordable Chromebooks you can buy right now. Granted, at the time it was only available at Costco and was an additional, jaw-dropping $100 cheaper than normal. … [Read more...] about How to get the affordable Acer Chromebook Plus 514 if you aren’t a Costco member
Why CMF (by Nothing) would make a fantastic Chromebook OEM
Yeah, I know Samsung just rolled out a bunch of new hardware today and that is catching a lot of attention at the moment. But I also know the prices for each piece of hardware announced today didn't go down. Instead, they actually went up, and those price increases stand in direct opposition to … [Read more...] about Why CMF (by Nothing) would make a fantastic Chromebook OEM
I’m loving this ChromeOS rounded corners feature for open windows
It's been quite some time since the concept of rounded corners for open windows on ChromeOS emerged. It's been nearly 3 years since the first sightings of this subtle-yet-impactful change was first spotted, and in the time since then, we've still not seen it emerge as a primary feature. But that … [Read more...] about I’m loving this ChromeOS rounded corners feature for open windows
Snag the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus for just $882 [UPDATE]
UPDATE: July 31, 2024 - There was a misunderstanding on our part, and the device referenced in this article actually has a slightly different model number and higher price. That model - the CX5403CMA-DB562-T - comes in at $964.99 currently. The model originally linked in the article does not come … [Read more...] about Snag the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus for just $882 [UPDATE]
ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus unboxing [VIDEO]
A few days ago, we finally received our production-level ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. As I normally do, I did a quick check to ensure it was the correct device we were expecting, and that's when I noticed something unusual. The model number indicated a higher-end version than I even … [Read more...] about ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus unboxing [VIDEO]
Don’t miss this awesome deal on the 8GB Lenovo Duet 3
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 have carried the torch for Chromebook tablets for years at this point. While the first generation Duet was the primary, go-to Chromebook tablet during the pandemic, the Duet 3 and Duet 5 arrived a couple of years ago to take up that mantle. And they did so … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this awesome deal on the 8GB Lenovo Duet 3
With their latest Buds Pro 2, CMF by Nothing is changing the game
I've been closely following the development of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for the past few weeks, wondering if they could finally be the primary earbuds to replace the only lingering Apple product I keep with me most days. You see, I generally carry AirPods Pro (the 1st-gen ones) mainly due to a … [Read more...] about With their latest Buds Pro 2, CMF by Nothing is changing the game
The new, improved ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $100 off
I have to admit something. When we came across the new version of the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 at Google's latest Chromebook event in New York this past May, I immediately assumed it was a slight spec bump and nothing more. In our video about all the new hardware at the event I said as much; and … [Read more...] about The new, improved ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $100 off
