I'll say this right up front: the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is quite awesome just the way it is. There's so much to love for the price and for many, many users out there, it already feels just about perfect. It has a high-quality, attractive build, a fantastic screen, a keyboard accessory in the box, … [Read more...] about What I’d change about the Lenovo Duet to make it my perfect Chromebook
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We now know who will make the first discrete GPU to be included in a Chromebook
Back in February, we uncovered the fact that the upcoming 'Hatch'-based Chromebook code-named 'Mushu' would likely be the first Chrome OS device to ship with a dedicated GPU. From commits about extra fans on board to BOMACO (Bus Off Memory Alive Core Off) testing, it isn't hard to piece together … [Read more...] about We now know who will make the first discrete GPU to be included in a Chromebook
Deal Alert: You can grab a gently used Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $625
If you've been eyeing the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook but just can't bring yourself to fork over a thousand dollars, today's deal alert may be of interest to you. So long as you don't mind waiting, you can always keep an eye on Best Buy in the hopes the retailer will have an open-box Galaxy at a … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: You can grab a gently used Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $625
New Chromecast and Google Home announcement possible at upcoming “Hey Google” event
Out of what feels like nowhere, a new Google event has surfaced and it is completely focused on things that work with "Hey Google." In the opening paragraph of the landing page for the event, Google says the following: COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to meet you at I/O, Global Developer … [Read more...] about New Chromecast and Google Home announcement possible at upcoming “Hey Google” event
New device ‘pompom’ could signal the long-awaited arrival of Qualcomm Chromebooks
Two and a half years. As impossible as that sounds, it's true. It has been two and a half long, confusion and frustrating years since we first uncovered evidence that Qualcomm and Google would finally bring together the obvious union of Chrome OS and the Snapdragon SoC. In that time, the original … [Read more...] about New device ‘pompom’ could signal the long-awaited arrival of Qualcomm Chromebooks
Upcoming Tiger Lake Chromebooks will leverage 4K screens
While we have fantastic, new, 10th-gen Comet Lake Chromebooks showing up with decent frequency at this point in 2020 (see the just-released Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and Lenovo Flex 5 as great examples), our eyes are also still set on the future of what we'll see from Intel-powered Chromebooks by the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Tiger Lake Chromebooks will leverage 4K screens
Clipboard history manager is on the way for Chromebooks
Out of the box, Chromebooks obviously support cut, copy and paste the way you would expect and they have for years. One big limitation of this functionality that has been present just as long, however, is the lack of any sort of management for these clipboard items. Cut something and you'd better … [Read more...] about Clipboard history manager is on the way for Chromebooks
The 128GB Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook duet tablet is now available in the UK
Lenovo is taking its sweet time getting the company's latest Chromebooks up for sale on its website but it appears that supply chains are wide open for third-party retailers. Here in the states, you can grab the 64GB Chrome OS tablet from Walmart and Best Buy looks to have some momentary exclusivity … [Read more...] about The 128GB Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook duet tablet is now available in the UK
You can now get the Lenovo Chromebook Duet shipped to you for $249
For all the hype and excitement around the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, the availability upon arrival of this sought-after, affordable Chromebook tablet has been a tad bit strange. Lenovo's other important Chromebook - the Flex 5 - has been available and shipping from Amazon since day one and has not … [Read more...] about You can now get the Lenovo Chromebook Duet shipped to you for $249
3 “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 up … [Read more...] about 3 “cheap” Chromebooks that are actually worth buying
The best Chromebooks of 2020 so far [VIDEO]
In what is now becoming a semi-annual event around here, the time has come once again to name our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 so far. We like doing this twice a year for some pretty obvious reasons and dead-center in the calendar usually lands us in a place where the first wave of Chrome OS … [Read more...] about The best Chromebooks of 2020 so far [VIDEO]
Lenovo’s rugged Chromebook 10e tablet is available in the UK with the keyboard
Chromebook availability is at best limited outside of the United States. Therefore, it always brings me a sense of satisfaction when I can share a product listing for a good Chromebook that's available to our Chromies in other parts of the world. While we are anticipating Lenovo's Chromebook Duet … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s rugged Chromebook 10e tablet is available in the UK with the keyboard
