About 8 hours ago I wrote a post bemoaning Google's fumble out of the gate with Stadia invite codes. I was already not much of a fan of the whole invite system, but the fact that I'd plunked down my money for the Founders Edition immediately following the very first Stadia Connect meant I expected … [Read more...] about Google admits issues and has fixed the broken Stadia invite code rollout
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This Core i3 Chromebook is WAY too good to be $279
We featured this Chromebook deal a few days ago but I felt that it deserved a second visit for a couple of reasons. The first reason is the price. Walmart knocked $100 off the already inexpensive Core i3 Acer Chromebook 715 but now, you can get if for even less. $279 will score you a 15.6" Full HD … [Read more...] about This Core i3 Chromebook is WAY too good to be $279
Stadia is late for its own ‘launch’ party
The day is finally here! Stadia is officially 'launched' and users are receiving their controllers left and right. My Founders Edition box showed up on my porch around 11am this morning and I was so excited to get it unboxed, get the controller in my hands, and get my shiny new Chromecast Ultra … [Read more...] about Stadia is late for its own ‘launch’ party
HP has multiple new Chromebook x360 models, so do your homework [VIDEO]
As we approach the holidays, HP has followed the lead of other Chromebook manufacturers in making multiple models of essentially the same Chromebook to offer different pricing structures for consumers. With different internal hardware, swapped out build materials, multiple screen variations, and … [Read more...] about HP has multiple new Chromebook x360 models, so do your homework [VIDEO]
More power, less money. The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is $300 off, again
I will never, ever tire of sharing great deals on this particular device. Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration but seriously, the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 remains one of my favorite machines of all time. It combines so many things that make a Chromebook perfect for a wide variety of users. From its … [Read more...] about More power, less money. The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is $300 off, again
Four more 8-Core MediaTek Chromebooks on the way
I'm not saying that we've given up on the hopes of seeing a Qualcomm-powered Chromebook arrive by CES but at this point, I'm not holding my breath. The inexplicable delay of Snapdragon devices could very well help secure MediaTek's market share of the Chrome OS space as development moves forward on … [Read more...] about Four more 8-Core MediaTek Chromebooks on the way
[Update: Now $99] Deal Alert: This Chromebook is perfect for kids and it’s only $110!
If you're looking for a Chromebook that can stand up to the abuse of the little ones and handle everyday tasks of most youngsters, this is the best deal around. The second-generation Lenovo Chromebook 100e features the ARM-powered MediaTek processor that Lenovo has used very successfully in a number … [Read more...] about [Update: Now $99] Deal Alert: This Chromebook is perfect for kids and it’s only $110!
Google Store shows off Black Friday deals early
In a move that is a tad different than some of the other retailers out there, Google has chosen to keep Black Friday contained to Thanksgiving Day and the day after. So many other stores have just opened up the gates already, and while I am a fan of just putting things on sale in November and … [Read more...] about Google Store shows off Black Friday deals early
Last-minute move from Stadia sweetens the deal for early adopters
Stadia launches in one day. One day and we'll be able to finally try out the service for ourselves and, if I'm being honest, it feels a bit like Christmas Eve around here. I've been relentlessly clicking into the Google Store to see if my Founder's Edition has shipped yet, and even though it … [Read more...] about Last-minute move from Stadia sweetens the deal for early adopters
BOGO: 2-for-1 Google Nest Hubs at Sam’s Club on Black Friday
Grabbing a good deal on Chromebooks and smart home tech is relatively simple on Black Friday. The majority of major retailers, online and in-store, will be offering similar sales on a lot of devices and Google/Nest Home products are no exception. We already know that Target will have savings on just … [Read more...] about BOGO: 2-for-1 Google Nest Hubs at Sam’s Club on Black Friday
Google begins new ‘Works With Chromebook’ initiative for accessories
Not long ago, Anker announced a small and likely forgettable little accessory that I've been pretty excited about. The Anker PowerPort Atom is a tiny charging block that delivers true Power Delivery over USB Type C at 30W and is about the size of a standard iPhone Charger. While not a full 45W … [Read more...] about Google begins new ‘Works With Chromebook’ initiative for accessories
Dell’s Latitude Chromebook Enterprise devices are great, but probably not for you [VIDEO]
Two new devices from Dell have put me in probably the oddest position I've ever been in as a reviewer of tech devices. For the first time ever, I'm forced to tell general consumers across the board that a device isn't a good fit for them. The strange part is these Chromebooks aren't bad and aren't … [Read more...] about Dell’s Latitude Chromebook Enterprise devices are great, but probably not for you [VIDEO]
