The Chromecast experience on Chrome has been largely the same for quite some time. They've slowly changed small features and layouts along the way, but it seems a pretty significant overhaul is happening with the Casting interface. We're oddly only seeing this change occurring on the HP Chromebook … [Read more...] about New Chromecast Interface Rolling Out For Chrome
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Deal Alert: Save Nearly $400 On The Core i7 Pixelbook!
We're fairly confident that the next few months will see the arrival of a second generation Pixelbook from the fine folks in Mountain View. Exciting as that may be, I don't anticipate any major changes in the rumored refresh of the flagship Chromebook. The 8th gen Kaby Lake chip powering the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save Nearly $400 On The Core i7 Pixelbook!
No, There Are No NVMe Storage Options For Pixel Slate
This one hurts quite a bit. Back in August, we reported that the Pixel Slate (then known as 'Nocturne') was being tested with the ultra-fast NVMe storage available in the Pixelbook's top-level configuration. The commit was pretty straightforward and everything was pointing clearly towards the … [Read more...] about No, There Are No NVMe Storage Options For Pixel Slate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Shows Up In GeekBench With Low Scores
In the past couple months, we've been a bit overwhelmed with new Chromebook models left and right. From HP, Dell, Google, Lenovo, and Acer, the new mid-to-high-end Chromebooks have been great and we've really enjoyed working through reviews for each. As excited as we've been by all … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Shows Up In GeekBench With Low Scores
Best Buy Just Slashed $200 Off The HP Chromebook X360 14!
This morning, we shared some really good deals that are going on at Best Buy this week. Savings of up to $100 and a free Google Home Mini are impressive to see just a couple of weeks after Black Friday but one of the hottest Chromebooks around just got a lot cheaper. … [Read more...] about Best Buy Just Slashed $200 Off The HP Chromebook X360 14!
$100 Off And A Free Google Home Mini On Some Hot Chromebooks
Best Buy has brought back their 20 days of holiday doorbuster deals and along with them they've discounted some of the latest Chrome OS devices and throwing in a Google Home Mini. FOR FREE! … [Read more...] about $100 Off And A Free Google Home Mini On Some Hot Chromebooks
Pixelbook 2: Will ‘Atlas’ Arrive At CES 2019?
Well, the time has come to address the elephant in the room. October has long passed and with it Google's annual hardware event. As expected, the Pixel Slate, a.k.a. 'Nocturne' made its debut. Love it or hate it, the "tablet first" Chromebook #MadeByGoogle is the belle of the ball at the moment … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2: Will ‘Atlas’ Arrive At CES 2019?
eBay’s Taking 10% Off Everything Including Chromebooks!
I generally steer clear of the world's largest auction site when it comes to buying computers and such. However, thanks to companies like Best Buy who have retail storefronts on eBay, you can grab a new Chromebook and avoid the perils of buying from a private seller. … [Read more...] about eBay’s Taking 10% Off Everything Including Chromebooks!
Google Pixel Slate Review: The Chrome OS Tablet Future
Since we began here at Chrome Unboxed, the landscape of Chromebooks has changed mightily. From an ecosystem dominated by clamshells we transitioned to an ecosystem dominated by convertibles. In 2018, we are set for yet another transition: the transition to tablets. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate Review: The Chrome OS Tablet Future
The Acer Chromebook 514 Breaks Cover And It’s Near Perfect
For more than a year, I have longed for a suitable successor to my beloved Acer Chromebook 14. It's one of those unique devices that may not lead the way as a premier Chrome device but the overall package is compelling and its design is timeless. The all-aluminum FHD Chromebook 14 was so popular … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook 514 Breaks Cover And It’s Near Perfect
You Can Get A Chromecast Audio for $15 Right Now
The Chromecast Audio is an underrated and awesome little streaming device. The promise of this dongle is simple: turn any set of speakers you own into sweet, high-fidelity, Cast-enabled playback machines. Many of us already own good speakers in one form or another, but those devices tend to be … [Read more...] about You Can Get A Chromecast Audio for $15 Right Now
$100 Off The Samsung Chromebook Pro w/Backlit Keys And A Free 250GB SSD
Samsung is sliding in some last-minute holiday deals for Chromebook shoppers and this time you can score some pretty sweet external storage when you buy the Chromebook Pro. The much-clamored for Samsung Chromebook Pro with a backlit keyboard is currently $100 off retail on Samsung's site and if … [Read more...] about $100 Off The Samsung Chromebook Pro w/Backlit Keys And A Free 250GB SSD
