I'm not 100% sure what is going on in the Chromebook deals arena these days, but I like what I'm seeing! Devices that rarely go on sale are discounted for weeks on end and the regular pattern of a whole swath of new deals each Monday morning has been completely upended. Take the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about The amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is still an unreal $419 ($230 off)
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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
MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
I can confidently say that I did not expect this little tidbit as I came to the office this morning. In doing my usual rounds hunting and searching for news about upcoming Chromebook hardware, I had a gut feeling that I needed to check Geekbench to see if any new devices have been tested … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
Google Lens upgrades with Screen Search on iOS and AI Overviews
Google Lens has become a pretty incredible tool for searching the world around us, and it only continues to get better and more useful. With over 20 billion visual searches happening every month, Google is rolling out some exciting updates to make Lens even more powerful and versatile. These … [Read more...] about Google Lens upgrades with Screen Search on iOS and AI Overviews
$200 off the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is today’s best deal
In case you haven't seen it just yet, our daily Chromebook deal post is absolutely littered with great savings across a whopping 14 devices today. There's a bit of something for everyone over there, and many great deals from last week stuck around for the holiday; but I have to admit I have a … [Read more...] about $200 off the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is today’s best deal
Don’t miss the $150 discount on the striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
Of all the Chromebook Plus models introduced since October of 2023 (when Chromebook Plus became a thing), none are more striking than the Acer Chromebook Plus CX34. With an eye-grabbing, all-white chassis, this impressive device has all the looks you could want in a solid laptop, and the new version … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the $150 discount on the striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
Don’t miss the excellent Lenovo Gaming Chromebook for just $299 right now
Sometimes I miss. I get caught up in the latest, greatest Chromebook hardware and something really great can slide right by me without my noticing. I hate when that happens, by I'm big enough to own it when it does; and that is precisely what happened when Lenovo came out with their … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the excellent Lenovo Gaming Chromebook for just $299 right now
Face Control on Chromebooks is pretty mind-blowing: here’s how it works [VIDEO]
Back in May of 2024, we got a sneak peek at a new feature that has fully arrived in Chrome OS 132 (though it's been lurking for a few versions of the OS behind some flags). It's called Face Control, and as the name suggests, it lets you control your Chromebook's mouse input with your face. Face … [Read more...] about Face Control on Chromebooks is pretty mind-blowing: here’s how it works [VIDEO]
I’m shocked that Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus deal is still going
Well, it's Monday, and that typically means the deals that were great for those looking for a Chromebook last week are now all gone. In our world, that's just the ebb and flow of things; but we sometimes get a nice little surprise we weren't expecting. Like the totally unexpected Super Bowl LIX … [Read more...] about I’m shocked that Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus deal is still going
Once again, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is just $299
We're rapidly getting to the point that I think we should be with the new Acer Chromebook Spin 312: the point where it feels like it is always on sale for $299. With the regular MSRP set at $449, I think this device finds itself in an odd position. However, at $299, it is in a super-sweet spot … [Read more...] about Once again, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is just $299
Samsung discounts the Galaxy Chromebook Plus on their site with some nice perks
Earlier this week, Best Buy and Samsung teamed up to finally get the excellent Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus on sale for only the second time since launch. The first time around, we had a nice $100 discount for a few days around Black Friday, but this week was the first time we've seen the price … [Read more...] about Samsung discounts the Galaxy Chromebook Plus on their site with some nice perks
