I move through a lot of ChromeOS hardware: that’s pretty clear. Depending on the time of year, I’m signed in and using a new Chromebook every few weeks, and as great as that is for someone like me who loves playing around with new stuff all the time, there’s also something to be said for […]
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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.
Acer Chromebook 514 review: MediaTek Kompanio 828 strikes a perfect balance
Just a few years ago, we only had a new Chromebook release every so often. Each new device that showed up was cause for excitement, mainly because we’d get some new feature of some sort that we didn’t have in a Chromebook before it. We’d get excited over things like IPS screens, backlit keyboards, glass […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5: choose the right one for you [VIDEO]
Let’s be clear: the Chromebook tablet revolution hasn’t exactly taken the world by storm. Compared with clamshell and convertible Chromebooks, there aren’t a ton of Chromebook tablets out there on the market. That being said, there’s definitely more selection in this space than we’ve ever had before, and that means potential buyers like you and […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook CX9 review: all the specs, none of the charm
It’s been a long time coming, but we need to talk about the ASUS Chromebook CX9. When it was announced just over a year ago at the oddly online-only CES 2021, we thought ASUS had done it. We thought they’d built the Chromebook of our dreams with no caveats, no shortcuts, no cut corners. And […]
Continue ReadingWhy the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now my everyday carry
There’s no doubt that as we enter 2022, there are a ton of great Chromebook options out there to choose from. With 10th, 11th, and 12th-gen Intel-powered options all being pretty great, more capable ARM-powered devices already in the mix with more on the way, it feels like there’s a Chromebook out there for everyone […]
Continue ReadingThe 2021 HP Chromebook x360 14c is great, but you need to make sure to buy the right one
The HP Chromebook x360 14c has been out in its second iteration for a few months at this point, but we’ve yet to get one in the office and unbox it. Why? Well, quite plainly, it isn’t that different than the version of this same Chromebook that came out in 2020. That’s not a bad […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review: my favorite Chrome OS tablet yet
Here’s the thing: I’ve been pretty harsh on Chromebook tablets over the years. From the early attempts like Acer’s Chromebook Tab 10 to the swing-and-a-miss that was the Pixel Slate to the latest HP Chromebook x2 11, I’ve not found a tablet running Chrome OS at this point that I’ve loved using. But this new […]
Continue ReadingWhy I’ve settled my rear end in the AndaSeat T-Pro 2 and I’m not looking back
Office chairs can be boring and a tad bit confusing. Go on Amazon right now and try to buy a chair that you plan to use for a long time, looks nice and sits very comfortably. In just a few minutes, you’ll realize why I say office chairs are confusing. You have ergonomic chairs that […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 and 6 Pro review: why I’m not going Pro
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have been here in the office with us for a little while now, and after actually using both of them for nearly a month at this point, I have some thoughts about both of these phones. Really, though, I wanted to share with all of you why it is […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 review: upgrading a winning formula [VIDEO]
If we go all the way back to CES 2020, you’ll remember Lenovo debuting the Chromebook Duet: a new take on the affordable Chromebook tablet formula that we knew right away would be a hit. It was the right size, had the right looks, and it had a great screen. Additionally, all the stuff you […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebase 22 All-in-One review: Chrome OS rotation innovation [VIDEO]
I suppose it’s true in every tech category – iterative design changes lead to boring products given enough time. Look at our phones. Seriously, take the phone out of your pocket and compare it with the phones you see in stores or in commercials. It’s basically a black rectangle with some cameras on the back, […]
Continue ReadingUp close with the rugged CTL Chromebook NL72
It’s hard to believe but many schools are already planning their technology budgets for the next school year. Even crazier, many institutions are still holding out for new Chromebooks after a massive supply shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As quickly as many manufacturers could get new laptops imported, they were snatched up by schools […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook x2 11 review: tablet dreams, Chromebook realities [VIDEO]
I have to be honest right up front: I’m not really a tablet guy. I want to be – I promise – but when it comes down to it, a large-screened phone handles most of my gaming, reading and casual consumption stuff and when I need a bigger screen, I normally want a keyboard to […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 713 (2021) review: iteration towards excellence [VIDEO]
Last year, Acer made a move with their main flagship consumer Chromebook – the Spin 713 – that just flat-out worked. The 2020 Spin 713 improved on many of the things we were looking for versus the version that came before it, kept the price in-check, and made for one of my absolute favorite Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingWalmart’s new Onn Android TV box versus the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
As soon as the new Onn Android TV box showed up at Walmart, we were immediately intrigued. Armed with the new Android TV interface that pulls heavily from the already-great Google TV UI and a price that is absolutely jaw-dropping, there was already a good chance we were going to be happy with this streaming […]
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