Today, Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 5a and in the simplest terms, it is here to replace the generally-unavailable Pixel 4a 5G. If you remember back to just under a year ago, Google announced the Pixel 4a a bit later than expected, teased the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, and then proceeded to … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Pixel 5a that is here to basically replace the Pixel 4a 5G [VIDEO]
Unboxing/First Impressions
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Hands-on with HP’s awesome new Chromebase with the rotating screen [VIDEO]
In our line of work, things can get a tad stale from time to time. After all, just like with smartphones, Chromebooks can only do so much to differentiate themselves. Sure, great build quality, better materials, and conscious choices can make devices like the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 and … [Read more...] about Hands-on with HP’s awesome new Chromebase with the rotating screen [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 14-inch (CX5400) unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
ASUS has come out swinging in 2021. With already-great devices like the ASUS Flip CX5 (15-inch) already impressing us, the high-end CX9 on the way and the detachable CM3 all being great options for consumers at this point in the year, it could be argued that ASUS doesn't really need to add yet … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 14-inch (CX5400) unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
I have been waiting for this day for months. Not since October of 2017 and the announcement of Google's Pixelbook have I been this excited to get my hands on a flagship Chromebook. No, it isn't a new Pixelbook. Nor is it a new premium device from Samsung. The Chromebook that has had me on the edge … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Walmart’s new Onn Android TV box versus the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
As soon as the new Onn Android TV box showed up at Walmart, we were immediately intrigued. Armed with the new Android TV interface that pulls heavily from the already-great Google TV UI and a price that is absolutely jaw-dropping, there was already a good chance we were going to be happy with this … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new Onn Android TV box versus the Chromecast with Google TV [VIDEO]
Unboxing the sub-$200 14-inch Lenovo Chromebook 3 [VIDEO]
Right off the top, I'm going to go ahead and tell you that there isn't much in the Lenovo Chromebook 3 that is mind-blowing, ultra-impressive, or eye-catching. Those types of titles aren't really what this Chromebook is about, after all, but when any Chromebook dives beneath the $200 price point, … [Read more...] about Unboxing the sub-$200 14-inch Lenovo Chromebook 3 [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
We now have one of two of ASUS' new MediaTek-powered Chromebooks in the office in the form of the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3. We're still patiently waiting on our review unit of the detachable CM3 tablet by ASUS, but this 12-inch 3:2 convertible is definitely a close relative to that more … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
From rumor to reality, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series have arrived here in the office and we're doing what we do with new tech: unboxing them! This is a full-blown unboxing and first impressions, so there are a few answers I don't yet have for many of you out there. Mainly, I can't speak to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Now that we have the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 review out in the wild, it is time to turn some attention to the Flip CM5 - the all-black, AMD-powered variant that launched alongside it. There's no way to get around the comparisons between these two Chromebooks, so I'm not even going to try. The … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
ASUS officially lists the CM3 Detachable Chromebook but you can’t buy it, yet
It has been more than four months since ASUS' detachable Chromebook CM3 surfaced in some obscure online listings. Since then, ASUS has dropped an official marketing video for the Duet competitor, and the 10.5" 2-in-1 is even available in a few markets overseas. CDW Canada listed the device a few … [Read more...] about ASUS officially lists the CM3 Detachable Chromebook but you can’t buy it, yet
Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
The Next@Acer event has wrapped up and we now have a total of 4 new Chromebooks headed to store shelves in the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (see our initial impressions here), Chromebook 514, Chromebook 314, and the giant, 17.3-inch Chromebook 317. While there was no in-person event this year (for … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 713: early impressions of Acer’s next big hit [VIDEO]
With the Next@Acer event in the books, it's time we share a bit about the devices they sent us to take a look at. We have another post and video about the gigantic Acer Chromebook 317 and another that highlights all 4 Chromebooks announced at the event, but right now we're talking about what could … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 713: early impressions of Acer’s next big hit [VIDEO]
