In general, we shy away from recommending refurbished or renewed devices. That said, there are always exceptions to the rule. If a device makes sense monetarily speaking and you can add a little peace of mind with a warranty, refurbished can sometimes be the best choice. This happens to be one of those deals. Outside […]
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The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is back to $409 but it won’t last long
We’ve been saying this for weeks but I feel it’s worth repeating. Buying a Chromebook right now is a mind-searing undertaking. Finding even a decent device for you or your student is near impossible unless you’re willing to pay hundreds of dollars over retail and you can forget finding a big sale at the moment. […]
Continue ReadingLenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
Lenovo just dropped a slew of new products including a leather-wrapped Yoga PC, the slimmest Legion laptop every created and a new Tab M10 that features and industry-first addition of Google’s Kid Space. Kid Space by Google offers an integrated hub where kids can explore and discover new content to help them learn and create. […]
Continue ReadingWhy GeForce NOW as a Chromebook exclusive on the web is a big deal
When GeForce NOW became available on Chrome OS just over a week ago, I honestly thought it was as simple as NVIDIA deciding to launch a web-based player similar to Stadia’s version of the same thing. After all, Stadia’s been at it for a solid 9 months at this point, so NVIDIA likely learned a […]
Continue ReadingGrab this Chromebox PC with keyboard and mouse for only $243
I’m back at it this morning to continue our efforts in finding decent Chrome OS devices that are actually available and affordable. Many students have already made their return to the classroom and virtual learning environment while many more will head back in the coming weeks. Sadly, a lot of parents and schools are still […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks are scarce but the Lenovo Duet is back in stock, for now
Yesterday, we spent a good hour and a half trying find any Chromebooks that are in stock and actually worth buying. Needless to say, our efforts were not greatly rewarded. The unfortunate truth is that PCs, in general, are in short supply at retailers across the country. Since Chrome OS dominating the US classroom, Chromebooks […]
Continue ReadingNVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
It’s been a long time coming and, frankly, I’d shelved it as a ‘may never happen’ scenario, but as of 9am EST this morning, NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually works on Chromebooks, completely via the web, and far – FAR – better than I would have initially expected it to. Just yesterday, NVIDIA teased an announcement […]
Continue ReadingGoogle grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Chrome apps have been on the chopping block for four years now. While the majority of the tech world has moved on to embrace Progressive Web Apps and other solutions, it appears that the “apps” in the Chrome Web Store will spend a little more time on death row before meeting their final demise. Google’s […]
Continue ReadingView a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
Google has been slowly adding more and more creatures to its growing library of 3D rendered objects you can view in AR (augmented reality) via the Google app. These objects are interactive and built to scale, so if you’d like a full-sized 3D lion in your living room, for instance, you can simply search for […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
If you’re in the market for a premium, late model Chromebook, your options a limited but there is a lot to consider before making your decision. Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 came out swinging with a 10th-gen Comet Lake processor and many of the specs you’d expect from a flagship device but did so at a […]
Continue ReadingNew Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo began introducing new configurations of its very-popular, low-priced Flex 5 Chromebook. I honestly thought the first new configuration to go on sale here in the US would likely be the even lower-cost Celeron 5205U version, but it seems smaller config changes are out there […]
Continue ReadingHere is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Thanks to a little bit of testing by Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story, we are getting our first glimpses of what Chrome OS’ newest productivity tool – the Enhanced Clipboard – will look like once it arrives in a future version of Chrome OS. We’ve talked about the addition of this feature before, but […]
Continue ReadingRumored Google Home successor passes through the FCC with radical new design
This week, Google had us excited about the possibility of two or more new pieces of hardware landing at the company’s recent “Hey Google” virtual smart home event. Apart from the Pixel 4a that at this point could be obsolete by the time it debuts, we know that Google has a new Android TV/Chromecast device […]
Continue ReadingThe IdeaPad Duet Chromebook tablet just arrived on Lenovo’s UK website for £280
When this email came through a few minutes ago, I admittedly got a little more excited than one would expect over a $300 tablet. Since the debut of the tiny Chrome OS tablet, we have been anxiously awaiting its arrival and now, the 64GB and 128GB models can both be found at third-party retailers such […]
Continue ReadingOne step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
If the rumors are anywhere near accurate, Google should be getting very close to announcing a new Android TV/Chromecast dongle that carries the code name ‘Sabrina’. The question is, when? We’ve already seen marketing videos of the device but Google’s hardware launches have been delayed and rearranged for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
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