There's been a ton of hype around the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and its all for good reason. We've not had a solid Chromebook tablet in this small form factor at this sort of price in the history of Chrome OS. The interest has been strong since the debut of this tablet since January and, according to … [Read more...] about It turns out the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is a lot more unique than we first thought
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‘Mushu’ could be the first Chromebook to utilize a discrete GPU
Over the years, we've seen Chromebooks tested with discrete GPUs (dGPU) in the Chromium repositories, but they have always been AMD devices and we've never really come across any proof that we could expect to see them in production any time soon. The AMD devices we currently see in the market are … [Read more...] about ‘Mushu’ could be the first Chromebook to utilize a discrete GPU
Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
Acer just announced the Chromebook 712 and in many ways, this device is unique in not only the specs it brings to the table, but in the outer, ruggedized features as well. Education-focused Chromebooks tend to be thought of as corner-cutting, uninspired tanks; they get the job done for as little … [Read more...] about Hands-on first impressions with the incredibly durable Acer Chromebook 712 [VIDEO]
New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
As of late, it looks like Google, Intel and hardware manufacturers are working hard to get Chrome OS on to a similar roadmap as other operating systems. With two new devices already on board with Project Athena, it's an exciting time for Chrome OS fans as devices are now enjoying the same … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 hands-on impressions from CES 2020 [VIDEO]
One of the devices we were quite sure we'd see here at CES 2020 was the ASUS Chromebook C436 and, though we knew quite a bit about it before we even flew out to Las Vegas, there were clearly parts of this device that were still shrouded in mystery. After seeing the absolutely stunning Samsung … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 hands-on impressions from CES 2020 [VIDEO]
Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet hands-on and impressions from CES 2020 [VIDEO]
Lenovo brought an interesting device to CES 2020 in the form of a new 10.1-inch Chrome OS tablet. If I'm honest, my first inclination was to expect a sub-par, plastic, flimsy tablet with a mediocre screen and questionable performance. After all, Chromebook tablets have been pretty bad up to this … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet hands-on and impressions from CES 2020 [VIDEO]
Hands-on & first impressions with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook [VIDEO]
The official day one of CES 2020 is coming to a close and we got the opportunity to spend some quality time with the fantastic new Chromebook from Samsung while at the show today, and I can confirm that this Chromebook is easily the best Chromebook money can buy at this point in the game. From … [Read more...] about Hands-on & first impressions with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook [VIDEO]
What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
Since Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit last week, we've been digging around in the commits a bit more looking for more clues surrounding the 'Trogdor' baseboard that is housing the Qualcomm SC7180 processor. That processor, if you recall, is thought to be the new Snapdragon 7c chip that was just … [Read more...] about What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
Google Pixel 4 Hands-On: Zero surprises make for an excellent first impression [VIDEO]
Have you ever been on a blind date? Or maybe just set up with someone you don't know very well? The lead up to those types of interactions are fraught with mystery and intrigue that can cause excitement, anxiety, surprise or letdown. That's sort of the same thing that is happening with the Pixel … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 4 Hands-On: Zero surprises make for an excellent first impression [VIDEO]
Google’s new truly wireless Pixel Buds look amazing while they break my heart [VIDEO]
Of all the things announced at Google's hardware event today, the revamped Pixel Buds were my favorite. That's not just based on the fact that I'm very impressed by them; it is also because they were the only thing that didn't fully leak out ahead of time. Knowing they were coming was enough to … [Read more...] about Google’s new truly wireless Pixel Buds look amazing while they break my heart [VIDEO]
Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Well, the day has come and 'Atlas' as we've known it all this time is now the Pixelbook Go. With the official announcement a surprise to no one today at the annual Google hardware event, we now have not only a face to put with the Pixelbook Go name: we have some thoughts and impressions. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Breaking: Feast your eyes on the Pixelbook Go [VIDEO]
We've been saying it for a few weeks now, but 9to5Google is just on a roll when it comes to leaks and exclusives surrounding the next #madebyGoogle hardware event slated for October 15th. While that is only 5 days away at this point, there's definitely time for a few more leaks. This time, it is … [Read more...] about Breaking: Feast your eyes on the Pixelbook Go [VIDEO]
