One of the most charming parts of the Chromebook story over the years has been the ability to go and snag a sub-$300 laptop that can actually get some things done. Though low-end Chromebooks are generally not great at most parts of the laptop experience, they are usually passable. Decent. OK. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ review: good enough
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Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
The story of USI pens is a long one. In fact, the entire USI (universal stylus initiative) platform dates all the way back to 2015. In a similar manner to unifying ports under one, universal standard (USB), USI aims to wrangle all the differing, proprietary digital pen technologies into one, … [Read more...] about Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
Fitbit is officially bringing Google Assistant to your wrist with two new watches
While the regulatory hurdles persist for Google's acquisition of Fitbit, it looks like some of the effects are already being realized with Fitbit's latest announcement of 2 new watches for 2020 that will feature the Google Assistant baked right in: The Fitbit Versa 3 and the new Fitbit Sense. Both … [Read more...] about Fitbit is officially bringing Google Assistant to your wrist with two new watches
How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
School is or will soon be underway for millions of students and I'm sure that countless parents and teachers have already fielded eager inquiries about playing Roblox. Like Minecraft, Roblox is an insanely popular game that allows users to create their own games and worlds for others to enjoy. … [Read more...] about How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
First Look: NVIDIA GeForce NOW on a Chromebook runs like a dream
Just yesterday, NVIDIA made GeForce NOW support for Chromebooks an official thing and we're still testing things out to get our heads around all the awesomeness that is playing AAA titles we already own seamlessly on a Chromebook with crowds of other players you expect to see online. Was that a … [Read more...] about First Look: NVIDIA GeForce NOW on a Chromebook runs like a dream
Act fast, the $249 Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back and ready to ship
It's no secret that finding a good Chromebook at a fair price is growing exceeding more difficult and many students are gearing up for remote learning or the return to the classroom. As a matter of fact, Google recently reported that Chromebook sales were up 127%(YoY) for the period of March to … [Read more...] about Act fast, the $249 Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back and ready to ship
This handy trick helps you multitask better on a Chromebook in tablet mode
The other night I was doing a bit of couch-based web browsing on the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Flipped back into presentation mode (lid open around 270 degrees) and on my lap, the 13.5-inch touchscreen does a fantastic job of being a massive canvas for web content and Chrome OS with this much … [Read more...] about This handy trick helps you multitask better on a Chromebook in tablet mode
Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Samsung Chromebook 4 and 4+ came out some time ago, announced all the way back in October of last year. The pair was never really on our radar as their internals were simply too mundane at too high a price to ever consider or recommend. For low-end Chromebooks, there have been far too many … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
‘Cast Connect’ will fundamentally improve the Chromecast and Android TV experience
For many years now, Chromecast has exsited as a simple, seamless way to get audio and video from a small-screen device up onto a larger screen. The basic premise is simple enough for many, but it leaves a few nagging issues for the end user to figure out on their own. With Chromecast as-is, you … [Read more...] about ‘Cast Connect’ will fundamentally improve the Chromecast and Android TV experience
A quick look at Chrome’s upcoming tab search feature [VIDEO]
One thing I've learned about Chrome users across the board is that most of you all love - LOVE - to leave tabs open. Whether it is a laissez-faire-like approach to leaving email inboxes with thousands of unopened messages lying dormant or simply just an intense focus on the here and now that leads … [Read more...] about A quick look at Chrome’s upcoming tab search feature [VIDEO]
Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we spend a ton of time unboxing and reviewing Chromebooks. It's in our name, after all, and impressions on all the latest hardware in the Chromebook ecosystem will always be central to our purpose as a tech blog, YouTube channel, and Podcast. Though I spend a great deal of … [Read more...] about Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
HP Pro C640 Chromebook unboxing and initial impressions
Without warning, the HP Pro C640 Chromebook Enterprise landed in the office and we've decided to go in for a true first impressions unboxing. We first heard about this device in early May of 2020 and as it is a Chromebook clearly meant for enterprise-level deployment, we made our posts about it and … [Read more...] about HP Pro C640 Chromebook unboxing and initial impressions