When I drove down to our local Walmart to pick up my online order, I gotta be honest, I wasn't expecting much. For under $200, I don't recall very many Chromebooks that deliver any kind of real-world performance. I certainly can't think of any devices in that price range that I'd actually recommend … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
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The best built-in Chromebook webcams you can buy now [VIDEO]
Let's face it, when it comes to built-in webcams on Chromebooks, the standard fare is less than desirable. For years, webcams have honestly been a basic commodity that have received very little attention, but the pandemic has obviously shed a massive spotlight on laptop webcams across the board and … [Read more...] about The best built-in Chromebook webcams you can buy now [VIDEO]
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook Review: the new measuring stick
Chromebooks have come a long way in the decade they have existed. In the early days, it was all about delivering a cheap, affordable device to house Chrome OS on since the software really wasn't up to the task of being a full-blown replacement for something like Windows, Linux or MacOS. In a lot of … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook Review: the new measuring stick
Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review: unreal value
Let's get this out of the way up front: Chrome OS on tablets has been pretty bad up to this point. Whether it was the lack of a proper tablet UI, the poorly considered first attempt at a new tablet UI on the Slate, or simply the fault of slow, cheap hardware, the overall experience has been really … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review: unreal value
With the 4K screens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and Pixelbook Go, there’s really no contest
To be honest, from the start, there was little interest in the Pixelbook Go's very-expensive 4K configuration right out of the gate. With the standard Pixelbook Go's great performance, solid screen, incredible build, and overall fantastic user experience, there was little reason for most people to … [Read more...] about With the 4K screens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and Pixelbook Go, there’s really no contest
The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is a flawed preview of the upcoming Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
A few weeks ago we reported that the Lenovo Chromebook 10e was available for purchase from a few different outlets and proceeded to go out and buy one for ourselves. While I never thought for a second that I'd rather have this version of Lenovo's tablet over the still-unreleased Duet, I did … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is a flawed preview of the upcoming Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
We bought and used the 4K Pixelbook Go so you don’t have to
It is no secret that I love the Pixelbook Go. I've tried two of the configurations and though I'd say most people would be fine with the entry-level m3 model that retails for $649, there are some perks to doubling the storage and bumping up performance in the $849 Core i5 model. And even though I … [Read more...] about We bought and used the 4K Pixelbook Go so you don’t have to
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review: pulling out all the stops
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is what you get when a company takes a swing at doing everything right, landing all the punches, and delivering on all fronts. When we talk about Chromebooks and what makes them great, the pillars are pretty simple: build quality, screen, keyboard, trackpad, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review: pulling out all the stops
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 VS Flip C436: sometimes newer isn’t always better
We've already unboxed, previewed and reviewed both of the devices we are comparing today, so please check those videos/articles out if you haven't already. In all likelihood, you've read or watched plenty about both of these ASUS Chromebooks and you're simply here looking for some help on deciding … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 VS Flip C436: sometimes newer isn’t always better
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Review: the first of the next generation
Since our time with the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 out at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, we've all been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new wave of Chromebooks. From the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook to the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook to the aggressively-priced Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, all the new … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Review: the first of the next generation
Logitech’s new keyboard and mouse are the best Bluetooth accessories for Chrome OS I’ve ever used
That headline up there is not hyperbole. I'm not having to stretch even a bit to crown this new duo from Logitech as the best set of wireless, Bluetooth accessories I've ever used with a Chromebook. We'll get to why I think that after we go over what is on offer from the simplistic, functional … [Read more...] about Logitech’s new keyboard and mouse are the best Bluetooth accessories for Chrome OS I’ve ever used
Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
We get requests for versus videos all the time, but there are scenarios where these types of videos provide lots of interest and intrigue, and situations where they just don't make sense. We try to pit very similar devices against one another in the hopes that it helps members of our audience make … [Read more...] about Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
