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 … [Read more...] about Unboxing the ASUS Chromebox 5 with wireless charging built in [VIDEO]
Unboxing/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.
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Unboxing 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 … [Read more...] about Unboxing the latest convertible 14-inch HP Chromebook x360 14c with a 16:10 screen
Sneak 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 … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
Samsung 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 didn't even send … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
HP 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 devices we review, we're … [Read more...] about HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is in the office: quick sneak peek [VIDEO]
Unboxing 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 … [Read more...] about Unboxing Lenovo’s new 16-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook: what you need to know [VIDEO]
ASUS 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 … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip unboxing: this one is legit!
Lenovo 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 … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook hands-on at CES 2023 [VIDEO]
ASUS 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 … [Read more...] about ASUS Vibe CX55 Gaming Chromebook unboxing and impressions
HP 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 … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 14b unboxing and impressions w/Kompanio 1200 [VIDEO]
Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
For the most part, unboxing a new Chromebook is a pretty standard thing. You usually get a Chromebook in some sort of paper-like sleeve, a charger, and a big cardboard box. While I fully support recyclable packaging for Chromebooks, I also appreciate when companies like Acer - with their … [Read more...] about Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Our first run in with one of the three new cloud gaming-focused Chromebooks went very well, making the Acer Chromebook 516 GE one of my absolute favorite laptops of the year at this point. Lenovo's contribution to this slightly-niche Chromebook space is the Ideapad Gaming Chromebook and it offers … [Read more...] about Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
