The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what's next. Now that … [Read more...] about A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
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The Lenovo Duet 5’s week’s-long $299 deal is still going, and there may be a good reason
It’s not often that we write about the same deal multiple times in a row, but the ongoing, aggressive discount on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at Best Buy is too notable to ignore. We’ve highlighted this $200 discount before, and for good reason: at just $299, the Duet 5 is an absolute steal. But … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet 5’s week’s-long $299 deal is still going, and there may be a good reason
Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Just when we thought the family was already well established, it looks like another Chromebook is joining the party. We’ve been keeping a very close eye on ‘Skywalker’ – the development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip – and were already surprised and excited to uncover a family of … [Read more...] about Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Don’t miss the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at a whopping $200 off
Even though it’s been on the market for a little while now and is beginning to show its age in the constantly-evolving Chromebook ecosystem, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 still holds its own and packs in features that still make me love picking it up and using it. Front and center, the big, … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at a whopping $200 off
A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on 'Skywalker', the intriguing development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip, and things recently got a lot more interesting when talking about this particular baseboard. After many months of tracking its progress and even spotting a potential link … [Read more...] about A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
While our focus around here tends to gravitate towards Chromebooks, sometimes a piece of hardware arrives that demands attention regardless of the operating system. That's precisely the case with the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, an Android tablet that recently landed in the office. Announced back at … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
It has been quite some time since I've been able to write a headline like that one up there. Many, many times we've seen the Duet 5 drop to $349 ($150 off the MSRP), but it has been since November 2023 that we've seen it dip to what it currently sits at right now. Sure, the Duet 5 is starting … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
Truth be told, February isn't usually a great time for Chromebook deals. Coming off the usually-wild holiday buying season, most people are ready to stop spending money in the months that follow. Retailers and manufacturers know this, and that tends to make the more aggressive deals dry up quite a … [Read more...] about Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
How 3:2 Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713 could make an epic comeback
You know what we haven't seen in a good, long while? A Chromebook with a 3:2 aspect ratio. A few years ago, this screen layout was a hot commodity, and users seemed to love it. With the web organizing things in a more vertical orientation these days (just look at all the open space on the left … [Read more...] about How 3:2 Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713 could make an epic comeback
The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212
While we still don't have a ton of Chromebook tablets to choose from at this point in 2025, there are a few out there worth a look. The second half of 2024 gave us a couple notable new tablets in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" and the ASUS CM30 Detachable. At the same price point, the win … [Read more...] about The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212
For now, it seems MediaTek’s powerful new MT8196 will not be in Chromebook tablets
So, this is a bit of a bummer for sure. If you recall, a few months back I found some evidence that one of the baseboards that will house the powerful MediaTek MT8196 - 'Hylia' - may in fact be built as a tablet. That's exciting stuff, for sure, and the idea of a desktop-class SoC in a detachable … [Read more...] about For now, it seems MediaTek’s powerful new MT8196 will not be in Chromebook tablets
I asked the Chrome Unboxed Plus community: What’s your favorite Chromebook of 2024? [POLL]
In case you missed it, we recently published our curated list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now in 2024. It's a pretty comprehensive roundup, featuring Chromebooks of all shapes, sizes, and price points but we were curious what the Chrome Unboxed Plus community thought. So, I took to our … [Read more...] about I asked the Chrome Unboxed Plus community: What’s your favorite Chromebook of 2024? [POLL]
