HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus MSRP – $499.00 “Chromebook Plus makes for a very enjoyable, solid Chromebook experience. This is just as true with HP’s 15.6-inch Chromebook as it is with all the rest of them.” Pros Cons Part of the overall appeal of Chromebook Plus at this point is the fact that there seems to […]
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This is where it all began for Chrome Unboxed. Years ago, we existed simply as a Chrome OS device review channel on YouTube. After expanding our reach, we still remain dedicated to offering timely and thorough reviews of the latest Chrome OS devices. Here you'll find a review of every piece of Chrome OS hardware we've been able to get our hands on.
Using a Pixelbook in 2024: is it still just as amazing? [VIDEO]
I remember it like it was yesterday: watching Google announce the Pixelbook on stage at the 2nd-ever October hardware event they hosted in San Fransisco. It was a crowning achievement in my eyes, seeing a Chromebook up on stage right alongside the new Pixel hardware. And, even though it took a lot of the tech […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus Review: my favorite of the bunch [VIDEO]
Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus MSRP – $549.99 “The Slim 3i is an understated masterpiece, highlighting what I feel is the best of Chromebook Plus in all the right ways.” Pros Cons We’re back for – you guessed it – another Chromebook Plus review. It’s a lot, I know, and you’d be forgiven for just […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 Review [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 MSRP – $399.00 “If you are looking for a great Chromebook experience, Chromebook Plus basically guarantees that. And the ASUS CX34 goes the extra mile to deliver that great experience with a bit more flare than the rest.“ Pros Cons It’s time for another Chromebook Plus review. One by one, we’re […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Plus 515 review [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 MSRP – $399.00 “With Chromebook Plus, you always get a steady, solid experience regardless of the corners being cut. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 cuts the right corners on the way to becoming a really great example of what Chromebook Plus is capable of.” Pros Cons With Chromebook Plus, one of […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review: well-rounded and capable [VIDEO]
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus MSRP – $499.00 “The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus delivers great hardware that creates a superb ChromeOS experience without hurting your wallet too badly. It is a shining example of what Google wants to showcase with Chromebook Plus.” Pros Cons The promise of Chromebook Plus is simple: make devices that […]
Continue ReadingThe new Fitbit Charge 6 is pretty great, just not for me
I was pretty excited for the Fitbit Charge 6. I even wrote a post about why I thought it would be the watch for me when it launched and when it did arrive, I chose it over the Pixel Watch 2 as the new Google wearable that would be on my wrist. And though I […]
Continue ReadingStarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I’m addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can’t run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c MSRP – $699.00 “The upgraded 16:10 screen and combination of excellent keyboard, trackpad and speakers combine with the internal speed of this Chromebook to make using it a real treat.” Pros Cons Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes a ton of reviews we’re beginning […]
Continue ReadingThe Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I’m late to review this thing, I’m excited to do so because it’s also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it’s a near perfect gaming companion for around the house or on […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
More than ever, the Chromebook market is overflowing with options – from convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, it can be tough to sort out one Chromebook from the next. And for devices like the Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip, I’d say the ability to stand out in the crowd is even more difficult. It’s a […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 714 Review: they nailed this one [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 MSRP – $699.00 [How we rate Chromebooks] “Acer has focused on refining their Spin 714 lineup, and the result is a device that feels meticulously crafted and well-considered. In short, they nailed this one” Pros Cons Say hello to the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 for 2023, a device that doesn’t try […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 is a marvel of affordability [VIDEO]
Here in the office, we have the new Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 – or what we tend to just call the Slim 3. This Chromebook showed up quietly, following the same design ethos that Lenovo employed for the Flex 3i we recently reviewed and really enjoyed a lot. The Slim 3 is a classic […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Tablet is great, but unique in the wrong ways for right now [VIDEO]
I’m not really a tablet guy. If you’ve been around Chrome Unboxed for a little while, you likely know that already. I easily get confused with the best way to utilize a tablet in my daily workflow, and though I like the form factor just fine, tablets tend to get lost on me between my […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip Review: a big step forward [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 MSRP – $799.00 “It’s easily my favorite ASUS Chromebook since the CX5400 from a couple years ago and one that I’d be happy to use as my daily device in most cases.” Pros Cons When the new cloud-gaming focused Chrombooks arrived last fall, it was pretty easy to spot the one […]
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