If any company out there has really figured out the affordable Chromebook equation, it's Lenovo. Think about it for a second. They have the high-quality-yet-reasonable tablets in the Duet family of devices. They have the Flex 5 line that has always been priced below similarly-spec'd devices. And … [Read more...] about Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
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AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
Over the past couple weeks, I've been in more video calls than normal. Normally I have those types of communications just here and there, but the past few weeks have really ramped up the number of times I've been sat at my desk and staring into a webcam. And with the power of Chromebook Plus, it's … [Read more...] about AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
A few weeks back, we got the first leaked renders of the Pixel Watch 3. While these images and a short video confirmed the slightly thicker body of Google's upcoming watch, there was not a lot to talk about from a new design perspective. And unless you looked really hard, I'd bet you'd have a … [Read more...] about Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
Time to say goodbye to the 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Just about a month ago, we saw the first Chromebook Plus model get listed as clearance over at Best Buy. The ASUS CM34 is one that we had in the office before most of the other Chromebook Plus models, and I'd hope that a proper, mid-range successor is in the works from ASUS to replace it. And … [Read more...] about Time to say goodbye to the 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE
The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is available and priced right
The journey of the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus has been a bit of an odd one for a device with this sort of pedigree. We actually got our hands on a pre-production version all the way back in late December 2023, but it didn't actually launch until the new Chromebook Plus event that happened … [Read more...] about The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is available and priced right
Understanding how and when to use ‘Help me write’ on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
Of the new features that were unveiled at Google's latest Chromebook event, 'Help me write' is likely the one most people are talking about. With all the AI jargon going around these days, it can be easy to misunderstand how some of these new tools actually work, so we wanted to clarify a few things … [Read more...] about Understanding how and when to use ‘Help me write’ on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
MacOS Sequoia copies some of ChromeOS’ best tricks
Yesterday, Apple's WWDC 2024 kicked off with the customary keynote, and as I watched some reaction videos this morning, I was a bit struck by some of the features added to MacOS for this fall's release of Sequoia. If you are a Chromebook user, you'll likely share the same reaction I had upon seeing … [Read more...] about MacOS Sequoia copies some of ChromeOS’ best tricks
This convertible Chromebook with a great screen for $229 is silly
It's been nearly a month since a deal like this showed up, and last time it wasn't quite this good. The Lenovo Flex 3i has been a Chromebook I've been happy to recommend whether on or off sale for well over a year at this point, and it is still a device I think most buyers would be thrilled with … [Read more...] about This convertible Chromebook with a great screen for $229 is silly
The 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $150 off and the one to get
Well, this is a bit awkward, huh? Just yesterday, the new Acer Chromebook PLUS 516 GE went on sale for the first time in its admittedly-short life, and it was an exciting thing. And for any of you who considered it or are still considering it, I give that device my full backing and though our … [Read more...] about The 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $150 off and the one to get
The gorgeous ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is now available
Finally! When ASUS formally announced the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus all the way back in December of 2023, I figured we'd see it arrive early in the spring this year. Granted, no one specifically said this would be the case, but when any company announces a new product, you simply assume a … [Read more...] about The gorgeous ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is now available
Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
Since last week, I've been struggling with one specific part of Google's new announcements around Chromebook Plus and ChromeOS: the free offering of Google One AI Premium (which includes Gemini Advanced) to users who purchase a new Chromebook Plus model. With a presentation that really pounded … [Read more...] about Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
The ‘Meet Chromebook’ landing page gets an overhaul and new intro video
This week is most definitely a time of renewal for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. With the event last week in New York that saw Google unveil new Chromebook hardware along with an absolute load of new features, there's a fun buzz around Chromebooks right now that we frankly don't normally see. And I … [Read more...] about The ‘Meet Chromebook’ landing page gets an overhaul and new intro video
