Well, we made it. 2020 is coming to a close and it's that time of year where we name our favorite Chromebooks for the last 12 months. There have been some great ones and there have been some misses, too. All told, our lineup doesn't look drastically different here at the end of the year than it … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
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Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
We knew that Samsung's flagship Galaxy Chromebook was going to see a steep discount for Black Friday but I did not expect this deal to pop up this early. However, thanks to Best Buy's "early access" deals, you can pick up the sleek, Project Athena Chromebook and save $200. There is one catch but … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
Why 90hz or 120hz displays on Chromebooks would be awesome
As we round out 2020 and begin looking to 2021, we're in a very interesting time in the Chromebook story. Coming up on 10 years of existence, Chromebooks have hit a stride that I only dreamed of a few years ago. Back then, getting one 'nice' Chromebook in any 6 month period was cause for … [Read more...] about Why 90hz or 120hz displays on Chromebooks would be awesome
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook goes on sale for $899
2020 is swiftly coming to an end and that means we'll soon be doing our "Best Of" wrap up before you know it. Barring any last-minute surprises, I think that we're all in agreement that the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 should take the crown as the overall best device of the year. That's not to say there … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook goes on sale for $899
Here’s why MediaTek’s new Chromebook ARM processors are so important [VIDEO]
This week, MediaTek announced a whole bunch of stuff at their annual summit, but buried right in the middle of everything they spoke of, there were 2 new chips officially announced that will be added to the current MediaTek SoC (the MT8183 currently on display in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and a few … [Read more...] about Here’s why MediaTek’s new Chromebook ARM processors are so important [VIDEO]
How to get productive with Full HD extended displays on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Since the Lenovo Chromebook Duet arrived on the scene back in January 2020 at CES, most users have been a bit enamored by the diminutive tablet with the bright, beautiful display and very low starting price. After all, getting a great tablet, kickstand cover and keyboard/trackpad combo in the box … [Read more...] about How to get productive with Full HD extended displays on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Chromebooks gain classifications from Google to help you pick the perfect one
Around the time Google rolled out the "Switch to Chromebook" campaign, the landing page for Chrome OS devices underwent a major overhaul, and users were presented with a beautiful Material Design selector that aided in finding the right device for your personal needs and budget. In its initial … [Read more...] about Chromebooks gain classifications from Google to help you pick the perfect one
You might want to wait on buying a new Chromebook, for now
Black Friday has been forcefully evolved into a month-long event thanks to the current state of affairs in our county. Retailers are doing whatever they can to bolster sales and offer rolling holiday discounts on products while attempting to reduce the number of in-store shoppers that would normally … [Read more...] about You might want to wait on buying a new Chromebook, for now
Google pumps the brakes on Chrome OS 86 for most Chromebooks
Chrome OS 86 has been out in the wild for a couple of weeks now but it appears that our beloved operating system has a hitch in its giddyup. At the time of its initial release, a large section of devices was left off of the update list for reasons that are still unclear. A few days later, more … [Read more...] about Google pumps the brakes on Chrome OS 86 for most Chromebooks
Hands-on with the Acer Spin 513, the world’s first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook [VIDEO]
You read that right! We have our hands on the world's first Chromebook powered by the Snapdragon 7c from Qualcomm. Though this device won't debut for a few months at this point, there's still a lot to love about what we've already been able to test and we want to share those first impressions with … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the Acer Spin 513, the world’s first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook [VIDEO]
Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
In the event that you are unaware, let's begin this post by making it clear what ARM actually is while using some pretty basic language. Compared with its primary competitor - x86 - ARM is a type of processor architecture used primarily in phones and tablets just like the one you likely have in … [Read more...] about Why ARM processors are so important to the future of Chromebooks
Tons of Chromebooks aren’t yet getting the new Chrome OS 86 update: here’s the full list
Yesterday, Google made Chrome OS 86 official and rolled out quite a few new updates to the OS as they generally do every 6 weeks. For new Chrome OS users, this is one of the biggest perks of using a Chromebook. Instead of yearly, massive updates, we enjoy 6-week update cycles that still bring … [Read more...] about Tons of Chromebooks aren’t yet getting the new Chrome OS 86 update: here’s the full list
