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 […]
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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.
ASUS 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 […]
Continue ReadingHands-on with Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Finally! Google has finally launched the official Stadia app for Google/Android TV. Naming issues aside between Google TV and Android TV, it is great to see Stadia arrive on the Chromecast that everyone actually wants to buy. I’m tempted to skip past the part where I say this should have been in place from day […]
Continue ReadingSeriously, affordable Chromebooks are getting really good [VIDEO]
Once upon a time, there was a relativley large divide between large and small-core Intel-based Chromebooks. Up to just a couple years ago, small-core Intel devices with Braswell or Apollo Lake chips were really hard to recommend to just about anyone. With cheap build quality, cheap components, and painfully slow performance, I even disliked the […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook CX5 Review: Intel Tiger Lake Speed Demon [VIDEO]
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first of many Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks to ship in 2021 and I can tell you right off the bat that the device we’re looking at today – the ASUS Chromebook CX5 – does not disappoint when it comes to raw performance. Is that giving away too […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Just a few weeks ago, a mysterious new device showed up at Best Buy and looked an awful lot like the HP Elite c1030 Chromebook we reviewed months ago. The model name wasn’t apparent from the listing, but it became clear quite quickly that this ‘new’ HP Chromebook was identical in every way to the […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: The Snapdragon arrival [VIDEO]
Well, we finally made it. We can finally say we have a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook that is available for purchase and I’m very, very glad for that. There were so many unknowns for the Snapdragon 7c in Chromebooks and we’ve been anxiously waiting for over 3 years to answer a bevy of questions. Is it going […]
Continue ReadingThe Autonomous L-Shape SmartDesk Corner is an absolute multi-use beast
My first attempt at a standing desk is a metal shelving unit that still sits in our studio to this day. Inspired by another co-worker I’d watched work from a standing position all day, I thought my overall health would benefit from standing at my desk throughout the day instead of sitting. After all, for […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a
The HP Chromebook 11a is in the office with its bold colors, compact design, and super-affordable price tag. This Chromebook does what most affordable Chromebooks do: get you to the basics on the lowest possible budget. If you’re looking for a small, portable, fun little device to do basic web-based tasks like social media, banking […]
Continue ReadingNest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
This is the all-new second-generation Nest Hub from Google and while it may not look that different from the original Google smart display, there’s more here than meets the eye. Apart from the significantly cheaper debut price, the 2nd gen Nest Hub offers up some very useful features that might make you think twice about […]
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