Chromebook deals are becoming so prevalent at one particular superstore, I may have to start a weekly post just to cover those specific devices. Okay, maybe not weekly but seriously, Best Buy has become the go-to for the latest ChromeOS devices and more importantly, the best Chromebook deals. So much so that this week’s edition […]
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New battery info emerges on the upcoming Google Pixel Fold
It’s been a bit since we last talked about the upcoming, impending Google Pixel Fold. Like many Google-made things, this device has leaked in quite a few ways. From early folding glass info to full-blown renders, we know quite a bit about the Pixel Fold – including the fact that Pixel Fold will likely be […]
Continue ReadingLumaFusion leaves beta, provides Chromebook users with full video editing capabilities
Over the years, Chromebooks have played with the idea of providing a full-fledged video editor to users through web apps like WeVideo, Android apps like Go Pro Quik, and even Linux applications like Kdenlive and Shotcut. However, none of these solutions were necessarily great, and though some were superior to others, hobbyists and professional editors […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 216: HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is in the office and new tablets are inbound
This week on The Chrome Cast, we’re talking about the new HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook – as much as we can at this point, at least – and why this new device is very important in the consumer Chromebook market. Sure, there’s an impressive spec sheet, but a fantastic Chromebook needs more than just stats, […]
Continue ReadingScore big savings: Get $200 off massive 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317
I’ve never been a fan of oversized laptops. That’s likely due to the portability of what we do here at Chrome Unboxed. We’re constantly on the go and oftentimes, find ourselves working from wherever we find ourselves. Toting a 17.3″ laptop on vacation, to the coffee shop, or even Top Golf isn’t something that sounds […]
Continue ReadingGrab the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 w/USI pen for only $314 ($116 off)
Just in case you missed it, Lenovo quietly launched a more-desirable version of the Chromebook Duet 3 that’s only available from Lenovo’s website. This model offers double the RAM at 8GB. If you’re a ChromeOS user, you know that the extra 4GB of RAM makes a decided difference in the user experience and overall speed […]
Continue ReadingThe February Pixel Watch update is here: how to install it now
As with other Pixel products, Google continues to push out very regular updates to the Pixel Watch. This time around, the feature set is not really the highlight, but the bug fixes and security updates are. Earlier this month, Google dropped a post in the Pixel Watch Support page stating the monthly software update was […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 215: A chat with Google’s John Maletis about the future of ChromeOS
This week, we have a very special episode of The Chrome Cast Podcast as we welcome John Maletis – VP of Product, Engineering, and UX for ChromeOS – on the show. John was in-person at HP’s reviewer workshop for the upcoming Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and was kind enough to sit down and have a chat […]
Continue ReadingVersatility and performance on the cheap
Looking for a late model Chromebook with premium specs? Don’t want to spend a fortune? Today is your lucky day. One of the best flagship Chromebooks of 2021 is currently enjoying a massive discount over at Best Buy. I know. 2021 seems like a lifetime ago but the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c was launched […]
Continue ReadingGet your hands on the Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook
I would love to tell you that there is an armada of new ChromeOS tablets on the horizon. Seriously. We field questions all the time from readers wanting to know when the next detachable Chromebook is going to hit the market. As much as I desperately want to tell them “YES, OEMs are ramping up […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing Lenovo’s new 16-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook: what you need to know [VIDEO]
As much as I’ve talked about the upcoming HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook since CES 2023, there’s a good chance you’ve heard me mention one of my favorite parts of this fresh, new take on a high-end, consumer-focused Chromebook: the simplified branding. The Dragonfly Pro will come in one configuration with one simple name and two […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 214: ASUS Vibe CX34 impressions and why Acer needs a high-end Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the episode by discussing our recent move from YouTube Music over to Spotify and why that transition has been so interesting. As a music streaming service, Spotify is the best there is, and it took us all quite a while to finally move over to it. With […]
Continue ReadingAcer should make a high-end Swift Chromebook to combat HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
Over the years, one constant through all the ups and downs of the Chromebook market has been Acer. From affordable Chromebooks for kids, enterprise-ready devices for the working class, and some of our all-time favorite consumer models, Acer has been pushing Chromebooks as long as they’ve been around. In fact, one of the very first […]
Continue ReadingWalmart is launching a new onn. 4K Android TV device very soon
If the rumors are true and I have no reason to believe otherwise, Google has a new Chromecast w/Google TV in the works. We don’t have any details on what this update to Google’s streaming dongle will bring nor do we have any inclination as to when it will be announced. As of the publication […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this absurd deal on the fantastic Acer Chromebook Spin 714
More than any other Chromebook in recent memory, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has been one that continually finds itself on sale. While this is the case with many Chromebooks from both Acer and HP throughout the year, the Spin 714 has been more aggressively discounted than most, making it a very easy recommendation as […]
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