It’s been some time since we talked about our old friend ‘Pbody’. What was expected (and for the most part confirmed) to be the upcoming Chrome OS version of the Lenovo Yoga Book unveiled at IFA Berlin in September of last year, ‘Pbody’ appeared to be getting all its loose ends tied up in preparation for […]
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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.
‘Nasher’ Joins The List Of Upcoming Apollo Lake Chromebooks
A new week, a new Chromebook finds its way to the ever-growing list of new devices coming in the very near future. The latest addition is another Apollo Lake-based convertible built off of the ‘reef’ baseboard.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Birch’ Joins The Party
Just in case our “big ole list” of upcoming devices wasn’t enough to get you salivating, no worries, we’ve got more. Today’s addition to the list comes in the form of another MediaTek MT 8173 Chromebook.
Continue Reading*Updated* Upcoming Chromebooks: A Big Ole List
It seems like only yesterday the excitement surrounding the leaked Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus was at its peak and the future of Chrome OS devices opened the door to a new generation of Chromebooks. We’ve covered a lot of ground as it pertains new and upcoming devices and as the newness begins to wear off the […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook X360 Convertible: Full Specs
Google recently announced the addition of another educational Chromebook, the HP X360 11 G1. Along with the Acer Spin and ASUS C213, these devices are the next generation of rugged, classroom Chromebooks.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Gets More Details, More Intrigue
Though we’ve yet to see a Chrome OS Tablet in the flesh and actually use it, the idea has long been an intriguing one. With Android apps coming into fullness over the next few versions of Chrome OS, the stage is set for the arrival of tablets and detachables. With these new details, ‘Scarlet’ is […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Gets Dual Cameras
Similar to the situation we had in late Summer last year, the number of Chromebooks in development keeps growing and, with that number, the number of new features is also expanding. Today we have some info on the camera setup for ‘Scarlet’.
Continue ReadingMore Signs Of AMD Powered Chromebooks Coming
We’ve talked a bit lately about the plausibility of seeing new Chromebooks sporting AMD processors and we’ve even seen development of a new device equipped with AMD’s 7th generation chip lineup. Personally, I look forward to this becoming a reality. I think AMD’s chips will be a welcome addition to Chrome OS and open new […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Eve’ To Have Backlit Keyboard
More and more details continue to emerge about the Chromebook we only know as ‘Eve’ thus far. With each additional find, we hopefully come closer to some kind of official announcement for this new device.
Continue ReadingGoogle Announces New HP X360 11 G1 Educational Chromebook
HP has finally broken their Chromebook silence with the release of a new educational model. The ruggedized, convertible HP x360 11 G1 was revealed as an aside in a Google Blog post about Chromebooks in Swedish schools.
Continue ReadingIf You Were Unsure About The Future Of USB-C, Apple May Have Just Made The Decision For You
It’s not hard to see that USB-C is quickly becoming the new go-to for mobile and computing devices across all platforms. The charging and transfer capabilities of the newest generation of the universal serial bus is just better, period. Yet, like most “new” things, many have been quick to hold tight to their legacy tech […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip 2 (C101) Breaks Cover
The existence of the true, Chromebook Flip 2 (a 10-inch followup to the original Chromebook Flip) from ASUS has made for an interesting ride so far. First, we broke the start of ‘Cave’ from ASUS back in June of 2016, assuming it would be the Flip 2, only to find that in January it would […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: A Mild Personality Disorder?
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is the Belle of the Ball at the moment and rightfully so. Even now, as I write this article, I wonder if I will ever be happy not using a 3:2 display again. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect. The ARM processor lacks the power I desire for my daily […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Scarlet’ May Be The First Chrome OS Tablet
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 ReadingSamsung 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.
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