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]
Unboxing/First Impressions
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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]
Unboxing and first impressions with Acer’s new cloud gaming-focused Chromebook 516 GE
This week, Google took the cover off a new Chromebook initiative that brings together the big three game streaming services (R.I.P. Stadia), ChromeOS, and some new hardware to deliver what they feel is the best overall way to experience game streaming. While streaming your favorite titles from … [Read more...] about Unboxing and first impressions with Acer’s new cloud gaming-focused Chromebook 516 GE
Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
After a very, very long wait, Google has finally made the Google Watch official at their hardware event in New York, and I am so excited to tell you about my early thoughts on it thus far. I've had the watch on my wrist for a few days at this point and my early impressions are very, very favorable. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Google has officially revealed all their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City last week, and while we've all been inundated with early info about the Pixel 7 Pro since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the actual details we've been … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
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]
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]
