If you've been around the website or the YouTube channel of late, you've likely noticed a trend towards favorable reviews on newer Chromebooks. I don't think that is a fad or a coincidence: I think Chromebooks in general are just getting better hardware. Let's face it, Chrome OS is the same on … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514: First Impressions [VIDEO]
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Save Big On Chromebooks(or whatever) With Rakuten’s 15% Site-wide Sale
Chances are, you've heard of the website Rakuten. Lately, the world-wide e-commerce company has saturated the airwaves with commercials featuring cash kiosks where real people win real money for pronouncing the Japanese company's name correctly. The campaign is pretty catchy and it has brought the … [Read more...] about Save Big On Chromebooks(or whatever) With Rakuten’s 15% Site-wide Sale
Out Of The Blue, Lenovo’s 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e Is Available $339
It was just this weekend that we discovered Lenovo's refreshed E-series Chromebook lineup. While it didn't appear that any models were available in North America, a listing has popped up in Lenovo's store for the 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e and you can already secure yours for a very impressive … [Read more...] about Out Of The Blue, Lenovo’s 2nd Gen Chromebook 500e Is Available $339
[Update]Lenovo To Launch Gen 2 Gemini Lake EDU Chromebooks
While I was doing some digging for another article, I happened across something on Lenovo's little-known product reference site that caught my eye. Lenovo's most recent EDU lineup include the 100e, 300e and very popular 500e. With the exception of the MediaTek-powered 300e, the other models are … [Read more...] about [Update]Lenovo To Launch Gen 2 Gemini Lake EDU Chromebooks
This Is The Best Chromebook To Buy For $199
A question we frequently field here at Chrome Unboxed goes something like this: "What's the best Chromebook for less than $XXX?" Sometimes that number is $200, and sometimes that number is $500. Other times, I've answered that same question and the number was $1000. … [Read more...] about This Is The Best Chromebook To Buy For $199
HP Unveils Latest Education Chromebook Lineup Ahead Of BETT
HP made a splash at CES earlier this month when they debuted one of the first ever AMD-powered Chromebooks alongside Acer's Chromebook 315. It now appears that Hewlett Packard didn't play all of their cards at once. To kick off the annual BETT education technology show in London, the PC giant is … [Read more...] about HP Unveils Latest Education Chromebook Lineup Ahead Of BETT
Chromebook Giveaway! Win A New Sector-Five Chromebook E3
I had the opportunity to hang out with the team from Sector-Five while I was at CES and let me just say, these guys are first-class. They have a vision for Chrome OS in education that is second-to-none and I suspect we'll be seeing a lot of new, exciting stuff headed our way from the Nevada-based PC … [Read more...] about Chromebook Giveaway! Win A New Sector-Five Chromebook E3
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
Currently, the most recent version of the Linux kernel that can be found in a Chromebook is 4.4 and that only includes a relatively small percentage of all the Chrome devices on the market. With the exception of older Baytrail devices, kernel version 4.4 is found exclusively in Kaby Lake, Apollo … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Ushers In Updated Linux Kernel
New ASUS Chromebook C424 May Merge Performance and Value
One of the devices we haven't yet done a full review on is the ASUS C423. There are a few reasons for that, but the biggest one is the availability of a better model in the wild with a better display that we'd rather give a test drive over the one we currently have in the office. Once we get it, … [Read more...] about New ASUS Chromebook C424 May Merge Performance and Value
CES 2019: Acer Chromebook 315 (AMD) First Impressions [VIDEO]
It's been nearly a week since Acer dropped the news that they, along with HP, would be debuting one of the industry's first AMD-powered Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about CES 2019: Acer Chromebook 315 (AMD) First Impressions [VIDEO]
HP Unveils Its First 14-inch AMD Chromebook and x360 14 G1
CES is already off to a lively start in the world of Chromebooks. Gabriel reported not long ago that Acer has already announced their entry into the AMD-powered space with the Chromebook 315 and now HP has followed suite with a similar initial AMD offering: The New HP Chromebook 14. … [Read more...] about HP Unveils Its First 14-inch AMD Chromebook and x360 14 G1
CES 2019: Acer Debuts First AMD Chromebook
As we reported multiple times last year, AMD has entered the Chromebook arena and Acer is now first out of the gate to bring us an AMD-powered Chromebook. The Acer Chromebook 315 debuts as a parallel announcement from AMD with HP also jumping on board with their own AMD device. … [Read more...] about CES 2019: Acer Debuts First AMD Chromebook
