Last month we reported on a new Chromebook being developed with the same RockChip RK3399 chip as the Samsung Chromebook Plus. Initially, ‘Scarlet’ appeared to be yet another mid-range device to add to the ever-growing list. However, it now appears this lady may have a new trick up her sleeve.
Continue ReadingUpcoming 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.
Samsung Chromebook Pro In Black
Now that the embargo has lifted, we can talk a bit more freely about the Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus. While the device we’ve reviewed already is the Pro, it is a pre-production version and the actual Pro will look a bit different.
Continue ReadingMediaTek Chromebook ‘Rowan’ Adds Fingerprint Scanner
Barely three weeks old, the upcoming MediaTek-based Chromebook ‘Rowan’ looks to be in the fast-lane for development. The new board was added to the Chromium repository in mid-January and now we see another piece of the puzzle put into place.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Rowan’ Will Have Bright 3:2 LG Display
After discovering the new Chromebook ‘Rowan’, we’ve now found a few additional, interesting details to go along with its new processor.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Rowan’ To Feature Newer MediaTek Chip
A few months back, it seemed like every day we were finding hints of a new Chromebook in the works. With some of these devices now hitting shelves and coming into reality, it looks like the next wave of Chromebooks are already in the works.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Could See 8GB/16GB RAM Versions
Anticipation for the upcoming Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro is about to be halfway alleviated when, on February 12th, we’ll all be able to get our hands on the Plus.
Continue ReadingFinally, A New Chromebox In Development
One of the questions we regularly field here at Chrome Unboxed is: ‘When will we see a new Chromebox?’ Unfortunately, we’ve had little info on that, apart from a new, low-powered device by Aopen we covered recently.
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 11 Full Specs: Now With Germ Resistance
Earlier this week Google announced, via their Education blog, two new Chromebooks coming to the ever-growing lineup of rugged devices geared towards students. The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 and ASUS Chromebook C213 are being marketed as the “new generation” of Chromebooks.
Continue ReadingDell Unleashes 3 New Chromebooks
Today, Dell has announced 3 additional Chromebooks to be added to their lineup, squarely aimed at the education sector.
Continue ReadingGoogle Adds Two New Chromebooks To Its Education Line-up
Out of the blue, Google announced the release of two new Chromebook models aimed at the Education market. The Acer Chromebook 11 Spin and the ASUS Chromebook C213 will be available in late spring and are being touted as “next generation” devices.
Continue ReadingMore Details On Detachable Chromebook ‘Poppy’
Just last week we broke cover on the first detachable/tablet Chromebook, codenamed ‘Poppy’. Since then, many have weighed in on the future of tablets and detachables in the Chrome OS space.
Continue ReadingThis Is What The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book Could Look Like
While we don’t expect to see the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Book running Chrome OS until later in the year, we may have a clue what that device will look like.
Continue ReadingAcer Rugged Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) Available For Preorder
Unveiled earlier this month at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the Acer Chromebook 11 N7 isn’t your run-of-the-mill rugged Chrome device. Aside from compliance with MIL-STD 810G military durability tests, the 11.6″ Braswell-powered Chromebook is one of very few that is being marketed and sold to the education and consumer markets simultaneously.
Continue ReadingDetachable Chromebooks, Pixel C And The Future Of Chrome OS
So, the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are now a thing. The long-awaited ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 (man that’s a mouthful) has become a reality. Now, being the all-consuming nation that we are, the question is already being asked:
Continue ReadingFirst Detachable Chromebook Gets A Codename: ‘Poppy’
We are just a few weeks into 2017 and things in the Chrome OS world have been pretty crazy already. We’ve seen the ASUS Chromebook Flip and Samsung Chromebook Pro show up and already seen signs of detachables on the horizon.
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