UPDATE 4/30/2020 @ 2:15pm - It looks like Best Buy has pulled down the pre-order status and replaced it with 'coming soon.' We're unclear about why, but you can read more about it here. I guess its just going to be that sort of week, huh? Monday started off with the Pixel Buds app showing up, … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet has a ship date and pre-order available: UPDATED
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Intel’s “hybrid” Alder Lake CPU spotted in Chrome OS development
Chrome OS has matured to the point that development has reached a place of near-parity with other, more-seasoned operating systems. There was something exciting about arriving at CES 2020 and seeing not one but two Chromebooks bearing the torch for Intel's Project Athena initiative. The Samsung … [Read more...] about Intel’s “hybrid” Alder Lake CPU spotted in Chrome OS development
Here’s a sneak peek at HP’s upcoming ‘Chromebook of the Future’
In a bit of a shocking move, HP has decided to make its upcoming Chromebook-focused virtual event into a public affair, issuing not only an open invite for anyone to attend, but also a sign up form to get a feel for the number of attendees expected for the event. From what we can tell at this … [Read more...] about Here’s a sneak peek at HP’s upcoming ‘Chromebook of the Future’
The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
In the ongoing saga of the Google Pixel Buds, a new wrinkle has emerged today that lends some serious credence to the idea that we may finally see the arrival of the diminutive #madeByGoogle accessories in the very near future. With the history of these headphones, I think it wise to exercise a … [Read more...] about The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
The next generation of Chrome OS tablets will have fast UFS storage options
We haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what the Chrome OS tablet landscape will look like in the upcoming months, but our unboxing of the first current-gen tablet to actually arrive in stores gives us a bit of a look at what this new breed of Chromebook could be like to own. Small, light, … [Read more...] about The next generation of Chrome OS tablets will have fast UFS storage options
Numerous new Lenovo Chromebook Duet landing pages signal massive, widescale roll-out
At this point, we're all ready for the Lenovo Duet Chromebook to just show up already. With all the landing pages and product pages and pre-order pages already out there, we are likely not far off from a launch at this point. While future Chromebooks and other electronics may get delayed due to … [Read more...] about Numerous new Lenovo Chromebook Duet landing pages signal massive, widescale roll-out
This new camera feature will be very useful for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
We haven't seen a ton of new features rolling out for the Chromebook camera lately. With the current state of cameras on Chromebooks, you can't really blame the developers for not focusing in on this feature. Cameras across the board for Chrome OS laptops, detachables and convertibles are pretty … [Read more...] about This new camera feature will be very useful for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet will be more widely-available than most
When it comes to Chromebook releases, there are a few things we expect on a semi-regular basis: unclear launch windows, delayed review units, spotty in-store availability, and few included markets. OK, that's maybe a bit harsh, but it is mostly-accurate to say that Chromebook releases and launches … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet will be more widely-available than most
Upcoming AMD Chromebook ‘Zork’ benchmark reveals a true Intel competitor
It has been a little over a year since AMD officially made its debut on Chrome OS hardware. While the low-powered Stoney Ridge A4 and A6 APUs have found their home in EDU and budget devices, we've been holding out hope that AMD would bring a more-powerful option to the party. For some time, we have … [Read more...] about Upcoming AMD Chromebook ‘Zork’ benchmark reveals a true Intel competitor
Intel’s latest Atom processors could mean major boosts for budget Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way from the days of the CR-48. What we consider "budget" devices are pushing benchmarks in the range of Core i3 devices from just five years ago. One of the more notable jumps in performance happened when Intel made the move from the disappointing Apollo Lake CPUs to … [Read more...] about Intel’s latest Atom processors could mean major boosts for budget Chromebooks
The Lenovo Duet Chromebook will launch in at least these 5 markets
We are in new Chromebooks season around here with the recent launches of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, but I'd wager there is even more excitement building over the imminent launch of the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. When we had our hands-on time with the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet Chromebook will launch in at least these 5 markets
Proof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
From the time we first saw the Galaxy Chromebook, it was pretty clear that Samsung was working with a singular model. The device I'm typing this post on right now is that model, and it is equipped with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Those are beastly stats for a … [Read more...] about Proof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
