It's been over 5 years since we ventured up to New York for one of Acer's hardware previews. At that last event, we got hands on the newly-announced Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 - the lastest Chromebooks from the company that were squarely aimed at the enterprise market. A lot has changed since … [Read more...] about Acer is likely building a high-end, larger Chromebook Plus 715
Upcoming Devices
One of the primary focuses here at Chrome Unboxed is future hardware. After all, our early days were all about new devices! What is coming feels just as important as what is here now, so we will continue looking for the latest and greatest developments in the Chrome OS ecosystem.
Another MediaTek MT8196-powered Chromebook emerges
Last week, we talked a bit about the new Chromebook in development called 'Hylia' that is in the 'Rauru' family and powered by the (likely) powerful MediaTek MT8196. This device is not only set to house the most powerful ARM processor we've yet seen in a Chromebook to this point, but it should also … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek MT8196-powered Chromebook emerges
A powerful MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook tablet looks to be in the works
We only just recently began the journey of the latest Chromebook tablet with the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11", and here we are with some real potential that another MediaTek-powered device is in the works that could perhaps be a far more powerful Chromebook tablet on schedule to arrive in 2025. … [Read more...] about A powerful MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook tablet looks to be in the works
Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
As of yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus went from "coming soon" to "arriving now." For those who ordered theirs already or who chose to swing by a local Best Buy store yesterday, the process of settling in with Samsung's latest Chromebook has officially begun. Our own unboxing will be … [Read more...] about Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
Some of Samung’s own apps are coming to the Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The official availability for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus was made public earlier today and I almost missed a very important part of the overall announcement among all the rest of the features and details we already knew about. Between the lines of specs detailing stuff like the OLED … [Read more...] about Some of Samung’s own apps are coming to the Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will officially be available on October 4th
Since first laying eyes on the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, I've wanted one on my desk. While not the perfect device for everyone, this new, slim, light, 15.6-inch OLED-toting Chromebook has me very, very excited to put it through the paces when it does arrive. But we've only had rough … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will officially be available on October 4th
Hands-on with the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″: ready for far more than before [VIDEO]
I'm so glad to finally be able to tell you all about my experience thus far with the brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Unveiled last week at Google's latest Chromebook Showcase, the new Duet doesn't go wild with a bunch of changes to the already-working formula, but it does refine some stuff that … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″: ready for far more than before [VIDEO]
Say hello to the impossibly thin and light Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
I'm so excited to be writing this post, sharing this information, and finally getting to talk about a Chromebook that completely mesmerized me just a week ago in New York. Review units aren't out and available just yet, so I don't have one with me as I type these words and that quite literally … [Read more...] about Say hello to the impossibly thin and light Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
Last week at the Chromebook Showcase in New York, Google unveiled two awesome new prices of hardware alongside quite a few, new ChromeOS additions that will be of great interest to many of you. Of course, there are new AI smarts coming to Chromebook Plus users, but there are some great updates for … [Read more...] about Google announces new Chromebooks, new software at the latest Chromebook Showcase [VIDEO]
We might be getting a new high-end HP Chromebook Plus soon
We're a bit over a year since HP last updated its higher-end x360 line of Chromebooks. And to be fair, it's actually been even longer than that in reality. As Chromebook Plus was introduced a year ago at Google's first Chromebook Showcase, the "new" HP x360 14c we got at that event was really just … [Read more...] about We might be getting a new high-end HP Chromebook Plus soon
What we’re hoping to see at Google’s Chromebook Showcase
Well, folks, the day is here and we're in New York for the semi-annual Chromebook Showcase. If the past two events are anything to go by, there are quite a few things to expect at this event, including new Chromebook hardware and maybe some updates on new features on the way to ChromeOS as … [Read more...] about What we’re hoping to see at Google’s Chromebook Showcase
Everything we know about the new, upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Of the upcoming Chromebooks ready to roll out, we have the best overall sense of what's on the way with two models: the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Of all the devices that could be just around the corner from release, these two have historically been the most … [Read more...] about Everything we know about the new, upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet