One of the cooler, less-often talked about features of the Google app is its ability to deliver up immersive AR (augmented reality) experiences right from a search. We’ve talked a bit about them here before as animals began showing up in the app and bugs were also recently added, but a couple posts on a […]
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Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
We do our best to get our hands on all varieties of Chrome OS devices in the hopes that we can help our readers make the best buying decisions based on personal need and equally important, budget. That said, it’s not often that we get a chance to take a look at a Chromebook that […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s inside? How to find your Chromebook’s hardware specs
Once upon a time, Chromebook hardware traveled a very narrow path. Most devices were powered by either a small or big core Intel processor and either 2GB or 4GB of RAM. With the exception of a couple of ARM-based outliers and the expensive Pixel Chromebooks, there wasn’t a ton of variation in specs. Generally speaking, […]
Continue ReadingLenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
When I drove down to our local Walmart to pick up my online order, I gotta be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. For under $200, I don’t recall very many Chromebooks that deliver any kind of real-world performance. I certainly can’t think of any devices in that price range that I’d actually recommend to anyone. […]
Continue Reading3 “cheap” Chromebooks that are actually worth buying
Robby just wrapped up his semi-annual “Best of” video that will give you a good idea of which Chromebooks are our top picks in a variety of price ranges from budget to ultra-premium. If you’re in the market but aren’t looking to spend a mint, we thought it fitting to spend a little time digging […]
Continue ReadingHP refreshes the popular Chromebook x360 14 with 10th Gen CPUs and biometrics
In early May, HP launched a pair of Comet Lake-powered Chrome OS devices that appear to offer everything a discerning Chromebook user could want. The convertible HP Chromebook c1030 features the best screen-to-body ratio of any device on the market, a webcam privacy shade switch, HP Sure View Reflect privacy screen filter (segment-first), biometrics and […]
Continue ReadingAn intriguing new Acer Chromebook 314 just surfaced at CDW
When Acer debuted the new Chromebook 514, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation that the company would place in my hands a true and worthy successor to my beloved Chromebook 14 (Edgar). On paper, they did just that. Unfortunately, spec sheets do not the machine make. Apart from a few, minor […]
Continue ReadingChromebook deals for work, school or whatever
In this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, we discussed the ins and outs of the current Chromebook market and why getting your hands on a good device at a decent price could be a challenge for the foreseeable future. While inventory is thin and sales are tough to find, that doesn’t mean you have […]
Continue ReadingLenovo adds the Ideapad 3 Chromebook 14 to its growing lineup
Yesterday was an exciting day for us as we saw the first real hints that Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet tablet could make its way to market very, very soon. Ironically, I was digging around for more information on the highly-anticipated “Chromeblet” when I discovered another Chromebook from Lenovo that was completely foreign to me. Branded the […]
Continue ReadingIntel’s latest Atom processors could mean major boosts for budget Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way from the days of the CR-48. What we consider “budget” devices are pushing benchmarks in the range of Core i3 devices from just five years ago. One of the more notable jumps in performance happened when Intel made the move from the disappointing Apollo Lake CPUs to the Gemini […]
Continue ReadingCTL brings Gemini Lake-R to its Sprint LTE Chromebook NL71
Oregon-based CTL is one of only a handful of companies that have produced an LTE-enabled Chromebook. Aside from the cellular toting Samsung Chromebook Plux V2, I can’t think of another Chromebook on the market today that offers onboard LTE connectivity. CTL’s model is geared specifically towards schools and students needing connectivity outside of the classroom […]
Continue ReadingCTL debuts the Chromebook VX11 for education with a powerful Gemini Lake-R CPU
Chromebooks built specifically for education often get a pass on harsher criticisms but the fact of the matter is, more and more children are getting their first PC experience of some form of ruggedized, low-powered EDU device. For that reason, I feel strongly that manufacturers need to step up their game when it comes to […]
Continue ReadingHands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Acer just announced the Chromebook 712 and in many ways, this device is unique in not only the specs it brings to the table, but in the outer, ruggedized features as well. Education-focused Chromebooks tend to be thought of as corner-cutting, uninspired tanks; they get the job done for as little overhead as possible and […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Pick up this 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $270
If you’re simply looking for a cheap Chromebook that isn’t ancient and an absolute hunk of trash, Amazon has a deal that may be of interest to you. For $250, you could probably run down to your local Walmart and find an Acer Chromebook 15 with a FullHD display but that will likely be its […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
As of late, it looks like Google, Intel and hardware manufacturers are working hard to get Chrome OS on to a similar roadmap as other operating systems. With two new devices already on board with Project Athena, it’s an exciting time for Chrome OS fans as devices are now enjoying the same current-gen internals as […]
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