As one of only 3 devices to receive official access to the Google Play Store to date, the Acer Chromebook R11 has proven itself a worthy vessel for Android apps running on a versatile Chrome OS device. Our hands-on time with the Intel Braswell N3050 version proved to be a very welcome preview of … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Acer R11 Chromebook (Recertified) 4GB RAM $176!
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Chrome Unboxed Podcast: Are You Interested?
Hello awesome readers! We are running a few polls, one on Google+, one on Twitter, and another on Facebook. All we want to know is whether or not you'd be interested in watching or listening to a weekly podcast from us. … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed Podcast: Are You Interested?
Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 15 Core i3 $344 On Amazon
If you're looking for a new Chromebook with a lot of desktop real estate, Amazon may have just the deal for you. The Acer Chromebook 15 has seen many variations and quite a few refreshes, but few rock the horsepower of the CB5-571 equipped with 4GB ram and the 5th generation Intel Core i3 processor. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook 15 Core i3 $344 On Amazon
Last Minute Deal: Acer Chromebook 14 Bundle On Sale At Costco
Costco is at it again! From now until December 24th (or while supplies last) you can pick up the all-aluminum Acer Chromebook 14 from Costco for the low price of $264.99. … [Read more...] about Last Minute Deal: Acer Chromebook 14 Bundle On Sale At Costco
Chrome OS Yoga Book Is Bad News For Android Tablets
Just the other day, Lenovo made it official: a Chrome OS version of the Lenovo Yoga Book is coming in 2017. What Jeff Meredith said in addition to that confirmations is just as interesting, though. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Yoga Book Is Bad News For Android Tablets
*Updated* Chromebooks With Android App Support Now: Is Yours On The List?
The Google Play Store and over 1 million Android Apps are slowly but surely making their way to Chromebooks everywhere. Officially, there are only 3 devices with access on the Stable channel of Chrome OS. We have reported on a number of Chromebooks that have gained the Play Store through various … [Read more...] about *Updated* Chromebooks With Android App Support Now: Is Yours On The List?
New Chromebook ‘Snappy’: Lenovo Yoga ThinkPad w/Stylus
We recently shared news of another convertible device, code named 'Snappy', that looks to be adding stylus support. The new Chromebook is being manufactured by an ODM making it a little tricky to pinpoint the final namesake of the device. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Snappy’: Lenovo Yoga ThinkPad w/Stylus
Chrome OS Window Snapping Gets a New Trick
Window snapping has been around on Chromebooks for quite some time. As time has gone on, small tricks have been added along the way. We'll talk quickly about all the snapping tricks that have been around and the new one we've just discovered. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Window Snapping Gets a New Trick
Another Hot Deal On The HP Chromebook 11 G5 w/touch: $199 At Best Buy
If you hesitated to pull the trigger on the Sam's Club deal on the HP Chromebook 11 G5 you may have lucked out. … [Read more...] about Another Hot Deal On The HP Chromebook 11 G5 w/touch: $199 At Best Buy
Deal Alert: Touchscreen Chromebook HP 11 G5 $209
In late June HP quietly released the 5th generation of their budget-friendly HP Chromebook 11. This version, like its predecessors, targeted the cost-conscious consumer while giving a better than average performance. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Touchscreen Chromebook HP 11 G5 $209
Lenovo Yoga Book With Chrome OS Made Official
We've been tracking a device with the codename of 'Pbody' for a few months now, making pretty bold assumptions that this device is The Lenovo Yoga Book with Chrome OS. Looks like we've been right on point! … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Book With Chrome OS Made Official
Chromebook How To: Reset Your Chrome OS Device
Sometimes, regardless of the OS, computing devices need to be reset. The need to reset can span any range of reasons. Often times you may just want a fresh start. Other times you may find a hardware issue that requires a little nudge to overcome. … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Reset Your Chrome OS Device
