Google finally took the wraps off their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City on October 6th, and while we've known quite a bit about the Pixel 7 since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the details we've been waiting for on Google's … [Read more...] about Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [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.
A few things you need to know before you buy the Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2 [VIDEO]
The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 are starting to show up at retailers and in mailboxes for those who ordered them early, and I've had this one on my wrist for a full day at this point. These new Fitbits share nearly all things in common aside from a few different sensors added to the Sense, and … [Read more...] about A few things you need to know before you buy the Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2 [VIDEO]
My first impressions of the 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601 [VIDEO]
Today, we're taking a look at the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601, a clear successor to the well-received Flip CX5 from last year that looks to take the stuff that 15.6-inch Chromebook did well and simply expand upon it. I've spent a couple days with it so far and I wanted to share some early … [Read more...] about My first impressions of the 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601 [VIDEO]
Hands-on with Acer’s new environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 [VIDEO]
For Acer's Green Day Event, the company is launching a brand new Chromebook that takes one of Acer's most unique laptop lineups and brings it to the ChromeOS ecosystem. The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is - like its Windows-based predecessors - a laptop that is built from the ground up with the … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Acer’s new environmentally-friendly Chromebook Vero 514 [VIDEO]
Initial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
The long-awaited, highly-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro are in the office and everyone here is extremely excited about their arrival. I've only had them in-hand for a few days and it was an even shorter time period when we filmed the video included in this post, so these are all very early thoughts … [Read more...] about Initial impressions and hands-on with the Pixel Buds Pro [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
In this new world of virtual-only events, it is easy to get a bit mixed up on which Chromebooks are here, which ones are coming, and which ones have only been announced. That was a bit of the case with me and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714. Announced back in the spring via the Next@Acer Global Press … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
Pixel 6a first impressions: the Pixel 6 experience on a budget [VIDEO]
For the 4th year in a row, Google has established a bit of a recurring pattern with its Pixel phone lineup. Generally, that means a fall flagship duo of devices followed by a summertime A-series release. What started with the Pixel 3a has turned into an expected and successful yearly update to … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a first impressions: the Pixel 6 experience on a budget [VIDEO]
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
It's not every day that you get the chance to unbox what could end up being the best Chromebook of the year. While we had a chance to play around with an early, pre-production model of the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook all the way back in January, it was clear that things were definitely not ready … [Read more...] about HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 pre-review sneak peek: remote working from a tablet
Due to a few interesting circumstances this morning, I find myself working out and about. It's a thing I used to do constantly and have always enjoyed, but as we've settled into our office space, I find myself doing less and less. I won't get off track on this, but I do have to point out that at … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 pre-review sneak peek: remote working from a tablet
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
During MWC 2022 back in early March of this year, we had the opportunity to spend some time with a pre-production version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, and we came away pretty impressed. With all the things the original Duet got right, Lenovo simply needed to show up with a version that … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
Unboxing the most powerful ARM Chromebook yet: The Acer Spin 513
You'll likely recall that we had hands-on time with the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 back in January for CES 2022. At the time, we couldn't benchmark it, we couldn't show you too much of it and we knew that the hardware was unfinished and pre-production. The Spin 513 we have here today is anything … [Read more...] about Unboxing the most powerful ARM Chromebook yet: The Acer Spin 513
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
The latest next@Acer press conference is in the books and we were lucky enough to get our hands on the newest Chromebook in their lineup: the Chromebook Spin 714. This device shares a lot of similar DNA with the multiple iterations of the Chromebook Spin 713 that have come before it, but it also … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
