Just a few weeks ago, a mysterious new device showed up at Best Buy and looked an awful lot like the HP Elite c1030 Chromebook we reviewed months ago. The model name wasn't apparent from the listing, but it became clear quite quickly that this 'new' HP Chromebook was identical in every way to the … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Unboxing/First Impressions
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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Intel Tiger Lake) unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Yesterday, a highly-anticipated package arrived in the office and inside it was the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5. Announced back at CES 2021, the CX5 comes bearing the powerful new 11th-gen Intel Core i3 processor and, frankly, we couldn't wait to crack it open and run some tests to see how big of … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Intel Tiger Lake) unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Early hands-on impressions with the ASUS Detachable Chromebook CM3 are very positive
While we are expecting the arrival of the upcoming ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 in the very near future, it turns out other markets aren't having to wait quite as long. In fact, over in Japan, one of our Patreon members already had his shiny, new ASUS CM3 delivered and has spent a bit of time … [Read more...] about Early hands-on impressions with the ASUS Detachable Chromebook CM3 are very positive
Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a
The HP Chromebook 11a is in the office with its bold colors, compact design, and super-affordable price tag. This Chromebook does what most affordable Chromebooks do: get you to the basics on the lowest possible budget. If you're looking for a small, portable, fun little device to do basic … [Read more...] about Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a
Hands-on with a USI pen that can grab colors from the real world like magic [VIDEO]
We reported on a phenomenal new tech on its way to Chromebooks via the USI pen standard not long ago. Ufro - the company behind existing pens like the ColorPillar that works on iPads and iPhones - is in the process of bringing their awesome tech to USI pens that will work on Chromebooks as early as … [Read more...] about Hands-on with a USI pen that can grab colors from the real world like magic [VIDEO]
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Since CES 2021 earlier this year, we've been anticipating Samsung's latest flagship, consumer Chromebook in the Galaxy Chromebook 2. With the same Fiesta Red color, pared-back stats and a scaled down pricing structure, Samsung definitely went in a bit of a different direction with this latest … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 gets unboxed…by Samsung [VIDEO]
In general, I really feel like an unboxing done by the company that designed, built and markets a particular device is a bit on the strange side, but can still be useful. This is absolutely the case with the latest video published by Samsung for the upcoming Galaxy Chromebook 2. This is an … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 gets unboxed…by Samsung [VIDEO]
Unboxing and first hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook [VIDEO]
Here in the early stages of 2021, we know we're on the cusp of a massive wave of new Chromebook hardware, and it seems that our first unboxing of the year is the very-unique Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook. Aside from the ridiculous naming of this device, the spec sheet really speaks for … [Read more...] about Unboxing and first hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook [VIDEO]
CES 2021: Hands-on with the Acer’s Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514
Day 3 of CES 2021 and we have a little surprise for you thanks to a little package that Acer sent our way. Alongside the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is the second Chrome OS device to come out of this year's virtual tech event and we have our hands on a pre-production … [Read more...] about CES 2021: Hands-on with the Acer’s Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514
HP Chromebook Elite c1030 unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
At this point in 2020, the high-end Chromebook segment has really struggled. Other than a couple enterprise Chromebooks that almost no one should buy outside of corporate deployment, the high end of the Chromebook market has not had a great year. The two flagship consumer Chromebooks up in that … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook Elite c1030 unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
Unboxing the MediaTek Summit 2020 surprise box [Giveaway]
On November 10th, MediaTek will hold its annual Summit that is slated to kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET. with closing remarks wrapping up around noon. While a good majority of the virtual Summit will focus on MediaTek's Global market strategy, you can rest assured that the ARM chipmaker will spend a … [Read more...] about Unboxing the MediaTek Summit 2020 surprise box [Giveaway]
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
As we near the holiday shopping season and lots of electronics start plummeting in price, we thought it a good time to get our hands on the new Lenovo Smart Clock Essential as it is becoming available for as little as $25 as of the writing of this post. For that small asking price, the smallest … [Read more...] about Lenovo Smart Clock Essential unboxing and hands-on: small package, big value [VIDEO]
