Today is kinda the day, folks: a device that is very, very similar to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is in the house and we're doing an old-fashioned unboxing for you to see. The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is in many ways a re-skinned version of the Chromebook Duet with an education focus in its approach to … [Read more...] about Unboxing & hands-on with the rugged version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Unboxing/First Impressions
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
Today, after a few months of waiting, we are finally welcoming the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook into the office. Unlike many devices we review, this isn't a review unit we'll eventually send back to Samsung. Instead, this is my own personal purchase that I plan on keeping around for a long time. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Unboxing [VIDEO]
It's an exciting day here in the Chrome Unboxed office as our review unit of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 has been delivered and we're hopping in the box to see what all we remember about the device from our time with it at CES 2020 back in January. While we're not really allowed to say too … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Unboxing [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook x360 12b unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
Back in the fall of 2019, HP unveiled a few new Chromebooks in the x360 line and, if I'm honest, the ones that quickly became available were a bit of a bore. They took design queues directly from the existing (and fantastic) x360 14, but put in worse screens, worse build quality, and worse … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 12b unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Acer just announced the Chromebook 712 and in many ways, this device is unique in not only the specs it brings to the table, but in the outer, ruggedized features as well. Education-focused Chromebooks tend to be thought of as corner-cutting, uninspired tanks; they get the job done for as little … [Read more...] about Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Exclusive: ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 unboxing & hands-on [VIDEO]
We shared recently about the hidden availability of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 at local Best Buy stores nation-wide in the US, and now we're taking a few moments to actually unbox and react to this device in the flesh. The Flip C433 has been a bit of a question mark since it was first uncovered … [Read more...] about Exclusive: ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 unboxing & hands-on [VIDEO]
Unboxing the Pixelbook Go
Google's event this week has basically taken over our YouTube Channel and website with all the fun, new hardware on offer. As great as those shows and hands-on events are, there are things we simply cannot properly observe in the loud, strangely-lit environments. There's also a bit of anxious … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Pixelbook Go
Google’s new truly wireless Pixel Buds look amazing while they break my heart [VIDEO]
Of all the things announced at Google's hardware event today, the revamped Pixel Buds were my favorite. That's not just based on the fact that I'm very impressed by them; it is also because they were the only thing that didn't fully leak out ahead of time. Knowing they were coming was enough to … [Read more...] about Google’s new truly wireless Pixel Buds look amazing while they break my heart [VIDEO]
Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Well, the day has come and 'Atlas' as we've known it all this time is now the Pixelbook Go. With the official announcement a surprise to no one today at the annual Google hardware event, we now have not only a face to put with the Pixelbook Go name: we have some thoughts and impressions. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Dell Latitude Chromebook Enterprise 5300 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Just today, FEDEX stopped by to drop off the newly-released Dell Latitude Chromebook Enterprise 5300 on our doorstep. If you recall, this Chromebook is the first in a new line of devices dubbed Chromebook Enterprise and these new Chromebooks come with all sorts of enterprise-ready features like … [Read more...] about Dell Latitude Chromebook Enterprise 5300 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook C425 Unboxing and Hands-On [VIDEO]
Out of nowhere, ASUS has unveiled the Chromebook C425 and it packs in quite a few features that make for a great all-around Chromebook. At first glance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking it for its more well-outfitted brother in the Flip C434. Don't be confused, however, as the C425 is different in … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C425 Unboxing and Hands-On [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook 714 Unboxing and First Impressions
We're just now getting into the time of year where the normal course of our work will revolve around getting a new device in the office, taking the wraps off of it, and putting it through our standard review process. We expect to be more inundated with reviews this year than we ever have been … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 714 Unboxing and First Impressions
