Fresh off spending some quality time with the impressive (and compact) Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, Lenovo sent over another interesting tablet for us to check out: the new Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. This one takes a different approach – it’s a larger tablet with a high-resolution screen, not quite geared … [Read more...] about Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Unboxing: big tablet, small price [VIDEO]
Unboxing/First Impressions
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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
While our focus around here tends to gravitate towards Chromebooks, sometimes a piece of hardware arrives that demands attention regardless of the operating system. That's precisely the case with the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, an Android tablet that recently landed in the office. Announced back at … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Acer recently added a new member to its Chromebook Plus family: the Acer Chromebook Plus 516. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it shares a designation with one of our favorite large-format Chromebooks from the past couple of years – the Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Gaming Edition). We’ve spent … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 516 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Pixel 9a unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
We just got our hands on the brand new Google Pixel 9a here in the office, and alongside its Pro siblings - the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, we're excited to dive into Google's latest venture into the competitive mid-range market. Priced at a very attractive $499, the Pixel 9a aims to deliver a … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 312 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
A new Chromebook has quietly arrived in the past month and (when on sale as it is most times) it's making a strong case for itself in the budget-friendly segment. The Acer Chromebook Spin 312, while a bit of a surprise release, packs a decent punch for its price point. Let's take a look at what … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 312 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Unboxing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is in the house and we are so excited to dive into the box to give you all a much deeper hands-on, initial look at this incredible Chromebook. Our time in New York was quite limited with it, but now that we have a review unit around, you can bet I'll be … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ [VIDEO]
It's been a wild week for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. We have the introduction of two popular new devices in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11", the announcement of a bunch of new features on the way, and a new OS update that is already rolling out and … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ [VIDEO]
Hands-on with the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″: ready for far more than before [VIDEO]
I'm so glad to finally be able to tell you all about my experience thus far with the brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Unveiled last week at Google's latest Chromebook Showcase, the new Duet doesn't go wild with a bunch of changes to the already-working formula, but it does refine some stuff that … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″: ready for far more than before [VIDEO]
Say hello to the impossibly thin and light Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
I'm so excited to be writing this post, sharing this information, and finally getting to talk about a Chromebook that completely mesmerized me just a week ago in New York. Review units aren't out and available just yet, so I don't have one with me as I type these words and that quite literally … [Read more...] about Say hello to the impossibly thin and light Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
Last week at the Chromebook Showcase in New York, Google unveiled two awesome new prices of hardware alongside quite a few, new ChromeOS additions that will be of great interest to many of you. Of course, there are new AI smarts coming to Chromebook Plus users, but there are some great updates for … [Read more...] about Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
I have the AirPods 4 ANC, and the noise cancelling is blowing my mind
There's no feeling quite like the anticipation of a new tech product that promises to do something pretty wildly different, and then having that anticipation paid off by the product actually delivering the goods. Such is the case with me and the new AirPods 4 ANC, and after having my hands on them … [Read more...] about I have the AirPods 4 ANC, and the noise cancelling is blowing my mind
Unboxing the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 [VIDEO]
The 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is the latest iteration in Acer's popular line of high-end convertible Chromebooks, and after spending a few minutes with it on this unboxing, it's an update that is better than I expected it to be. While it may seem like a minor iteration on the surface, a … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 [VIDEO]
