You might have seen Gabriel's reference to this earlier today, but we have the production model Samsung Chromebook Pro in the office now. I've spent the entire work day with it and I wanted to give everyone a few tidbits about what my real-world first imporessions are. Rough … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Early Hands On
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Chromebook Pro: Samsung Shows Off In New Highlight Video
Powerful and Portable This is the tagline from Samsung's new video highlighting the now-available Chromebook Pro. Now that the flagship Chromebook will be finding its way to users, Samsung looks to be spreading the word for the much-anticipated device. The launch of the Pro was a bit shaky … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pro: Samsung Shows Off In New Highlight Video
Rugged Acer Chromebook 11: New Details Emerge From Computex
Acer unexpectedly dropped a new Chromebook at Computex in Taipei this week and it has been the subject of much confusion about what exactly we're looking at here. Thanks to our friend @SuzukiAkifumi of office-kabu.jp, we now have more detailed information about this very unique, upcoming … [Read more...] about Rugged Acer Chromebook 11: New Details Emerge From Computex
How To Set The Default Notes App For Samsung Chromebook Plus & Pro
GOOGLE HAS HEARD US! Or not. I like to think they read my article back in late February where I dismantled the poor performance of Google's own Keep app for note taking on the Samsung Chromebook Plus. Who knows? Maybe they did. The last line in that article after all of my ranting about … [Read more...] about How To Set The Default Notes App For Samsung Chromebook Plus & Pro
Acer Debuts Mysterious High-end Chromebook At Computex
Computex 2017 is underway in Taipei and we've already heard news of the new ASUS Flip C101. It's not too surprising to see new Chrome OS devices announced at the annual technology show. At the same time, we weren't expecting any jaw-dropping Chromebooks to show up here either. Acer apparently, … [Read more...] about Acer Debuts Mysterious High-end Chromebook At Computex
Original ASUS Flip Successor Unveiled At Computex
After a long, 2 year wait, the original Chromebook Flip finally has a successor. The ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 is upon us, and there are a few changes here and there, but ASUS has stayed inside the lines set by the first Flip - the C100. Thanks to winfuture.de for getting some early hands-on time … [Read more...] about Original ASUS Flip Successor Unveiled At Computex
Chrome Unboxed Gets A New Look For Our Anniversary
At about 3am this morning, we pulled the cover off our new look. It is a lot different and we are hopeful that you all enjoy a fresh, new take on Chrome Unboxed. You see, Chrome Unboxed (as a daily news website, anyway) just turned one year old. We thought there would be no better way to … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed Gets A New Look For Our Anniversary
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Where To Buy
The Samsung Chromebook Pro has officially made its debut, sort of. Samsung's official statement gave us a clear release date of May 28th. While there are some options to purchase right now, no outlets are showing an actual availability of the Pro. So, if you're still looking to get your hands on the … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Where To Buy
99 Cent Rentals From Google Play Movies, Caveats Apply
Google likes to do this from time to time, giving users access to a handful of rentals for a Redbox-like price. They are at it again, but there are some things you need to know about it this time around. First and foremost, this offer is not extended to all Google users. Yeah, that stinks, but … [Read more...] about 99 Cent Rentals From Google Play Movies, Caveats Apply
Chromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
A recent update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS has added a night mode or "Night Light" as it is labeled on Chrome devices. This feature has been a long-awaited addition for many Chromebook users and now it looks like it's getting some tweaks. Wednesday of last week, an incremental … [Read more...] about Chromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
Samsung Chromebook Pro Launches Early With Unexpected Price: **UPDATED, Price Fixed**
Well, we are a few hours early, but it looks like the Samsung Chromebook Pro has gone up for pre-sale on Amazon. Not surprising as it is not unusual to see highly-anticipated devices show up days, if not weeks before their official launch. What is surprising is the price. Samsung's official … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Launches Early With Unexpected Price: **UPDATED, Price Fixed**
*Updated* Samsung Chromebook Pro: The Wait Is Almost Over
If you were lucky enough to order the Samsung Chromebook Pro from last weeks premature listing, your patience will soon be rewarded. Tomorrow is the big day and, if all goes as planned, the Pro will be officially released we will see shipments start to roll our Sunday or Monday. If you missed … [Read more...] about *Updated* Samsung Chromebook Pro: The Wait Is Almost Over
