All Chromebooks run the same OS, are generally on the same version of that OS, and come in a reliable number of form factors at this point. We have clamshell, convertible, and detachable Chromebooks with all-in-one Chromebases and simple Chromeboxes all in the market to varying degrees. In a landscape that offers little surprise these […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing/First Impressions
Similar to our reviews section, unboxing Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices are central to our DNA. It's where our name came from, after all. In this section, you'll find our initial reactions to devices as we pull them out of the box. Sometimes, that's the most telling part of a device review. Be sure to check out the reviews that go with each unboxing.
Unboxing the slim, MediaTek Kompanio 520-powered ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip [VIDEO]
During our time at CES 2023 in Las Vegas all the way back in January, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip showed up in a pretty unexpected fashion. As it turned out, this new Chromebook wasn’t just showcased by ASUS, but by MediaTek in their booth as well. While we knew devices with the new Kompanio […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 is a marvel of affordability [VIDEO]
Here in the office, we have the new Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 – or what we tend to just call the Slim 3. This Chromebook showed up quietly, following the same design ethos that Lenovo employed for the Flex 3i we recently reviewed and really enjoyed a lot. The Slim 3 is a classic […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
It is finally here! The phone I’ve been waiting on for years at this point is not just a figment of my imagination any longer and we have it here in the office after such a long, long wait. Though my excitement was palpable, I was able to hold it together on the morning the […]
Continue ReadingPixel 7a unboxing and first impressions with Google’s latest affordable phone [VIDEO]
Now that Google I/O 2023 is in the books, we can share a few thoughts on the Pixel 7a. While I am bursting with anticipation about the Pixel Fold finally getting in my hands in the coming weeks, the Pixel 7a is a surprisingly capable phone from Google at a pretty aggressive price point. We’ll […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing the ASUS Chromebox 5 with wireless charging built in [VIDEO]
Around Chrome Unboxed, we don’t do a whole lot of content around Chromeboxes. It’s understandable, right? Chromeboxes are the simplest manifestation of ChromeOS hardware, putting the necessary bits to run the OS in a box and letting the user ultimately choose what peripherals go with it. With no screen, no keyboard, no trackpad, no hinges […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing the latest convertible 14-inch HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen
Quietly and seemingly in the shadows of the release of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, HP released an update to one of their best-selling mid-high-end Chromebooks in the x360 14c. This device has been released as the x360 for many years, but the most-recent design cues have been present since the past two releases. Versions […]
Continue ReadingSneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
As we inch closer and closer to the release of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, we’ve been fortunate enough to not only get our hands on our existing Ceramic White review version of this beautiful Chromebook, but on the Sparkling Black one as well. Though the same rules apply as last time around (we can’t […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
An anomaly if there ever was one, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is a device that makes little sense in a bunch of ways. So confounding was it that we put off doing an unboxing until now simply because we couldn’t get Samsung to agree to send one over to us. Stating that they […]
Continue ReadingHP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is in the office: quick sneak peek [VIDEO]
If you saw our hands-on video of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook from Las Vegas at CES 2023 and liked what you saw in that one, there’s good news: we now have our review unit in the office and are sharing a bit more about it on video today. Here’s the thing: as with most […]
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 ReadingASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip unboxing: this one is legit!
Even though we had a quick hands-on time with the brand-new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (let’s go with Vibe CX34 from here on out) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, those impressions can be misleading. Between the noise, the crowds, and basic exhaustion, it is easy to misread a new device. And it can […]
Continue ReadingLenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook hands-on at CES 2023 [VIDEO]
One of the first Chromebooks we’ve had the opportunity to check out here in Las Vegas at CES 2023 is the brand-new Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i that was announced a few weeks back. If you recall, this Chromebook brings a lot to the table for an affordable device and could greatly change the landscape of […]
Continue ReadingASUS Vibe CX55 Gaming Chromebook unboxing and impressions
In the fall of 2022, Google put together a launch of 3 cloud gaming-focused Chromebooks: one from Acer, one from Lenovo, and one from ASUS. We’ve either unboxed or reviewed the Acer and Lenovo variants of this new take on the large-screened Chromebook, but up until now, we’ve not talked much about the ASUS attempt. […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook x360 14b unboxing and impressions w/Kompanio 1200 [VIDEO]
Though there are countless Chromebooks out there to be interested in, there aren’t near as many processors. We generally see the same large and small core offerings from Intel each year, but the other players in the ChromeOS game have been upping their output. We now have a couple Snapdragon models (and one notable new […]
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