It's been nearly a week since Acer dropped the news that they, along with HP, would be debuting one of the industry's first AMD-powered Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about CES 2019: Acer Chromebook 315 (AMD) First Impressions [VIDEO]
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CES 2019: ASUS Chromebook Flip C434, CT100 Tablet First Look [VIDEO]
We covered ASUS' announcement of their CES 2019 offerings both before the event and once we landed, so if you want to read more about the 4 education devices, you can head right here. If you'd like to read all the specs and stats of the surprise device - the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 - and … [Read more...] about CES 2019: ASUS Chromebook Flip C434, CT100 Tablet First Look [VIDEO]
Exclusive: Brydge Debuts First-Ever Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad and Keyboard Made For Chromebooks [VIDEO]
To say we are excited to be breaking this news to the world would be a massive understatement. Proper made-for-Chrome-OS accessories are few and far between, but keyboards and touchpads are not just hard to find, they are impossible to find. The reason? They simply don't exist. Sure, we've … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Brydge Debuts First-Ever Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad and Keyboard Made For Chromebooks [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) and x360 14 G1: First Look Hands-On at CES
We just published the initial details on both the first AMD offering from HP and the new, somewhat-unexpected x360 14 G1 just yesterday, but last night we were able to swing by HP's booth and give both of these new Chromebooks a test drive. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) and x360 14 G1: First Look Hands-On at CES
Confirmed: ‘Kalista’ Will Be An Intel 8th Generation Chromebase
A little over two months ago, XDA discovered a new Chrome device in the works that some suspected could be another Kaby Lake-powered Chromebox or perhaps even a new Chromebit if you can stretch your imagination that far. The platform, codenamed 'Kalista', has since been given the new device name … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Kalista’ Will Be An Intel 8th Generation Chromebase
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Shows Up In GeekBench With Low Scores
In the past couple months, we've been a bit overwhelmed with new Chromebook models left and right. From HP, Dell, Google, Lenovo, and Acer, the new mid-to-high-end Chromebooks have been great and we've really enjoyed working through reviews for each. As excited as we've been by all … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Shows Up In GeekBench With Low Scores
Pixelbook 2: Will ‘Atlas’ Arrive At CES 2019?
Well, the time has come to address the elephant in the room. October has long passed and with it Google's annual hardware event. As expected, the Pixel Slate, a.k.a. 'Nocturne' made its debut. Love it or hate it, the "tablet first" Chromebook #MadeByGoogle is the belle of the ball at the moment … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2: Will ‘Atlas’ Arrive At CES 2019?
The Acer Chromebook 514 Breaks Cover And It’s Near Perfect
For more than a year, I have longed for a suitable successor to my beloved Acer Chromebook 14. It's one of those unique devices that may not lead the way as a premier Chrome device but the overall package is compelling and its design is timeless. The all-aluminum FHD Chromebook 14 was so popular … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook 514 Breaks Cover And It’s Near Perfect
New MediaTeK Chromebook Begins Development: Meet ‘Flapjack’
Earlier this year, MediaTek brought their Octa-Core MT8183 to the Chrome OS party but since then, we've seen no sign of a new device powered by the ARM-based processor. However, development of the baseboard 'Kukui' continues to move forward and today we get our first glimpse at what could be the … [Read more...] about New MediaTeK Chromebook Begins Development: Meet ‘Flapjack’
Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
The latest generation of 8th gen Kaby Lake Chromebooks and Chromeboxes are just getting settled into the consumer market but as always, development marches on. Less than a month ago we uncovered the inclusion of Intel's Whiskey Lake Platform in the Chromium Repository. Today it appears that Chrome … [Read more...] about Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
Google Pixel Slate Up For Pre-Order
Now that we're in November and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Google Pixel Slate, we're beginning to see the emergence of pre-order options at multiple outlets. We've heard reports of users seeing a pre-order option on the Google Store, but we've yet to confirm if this is anything more than a … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate Up For Pre-Order
Intel Whiskey Lake Arrives For Chrome OS Bringing Gigabit Wifi, Longer Battery Life and Better Assistant Support
Intel's latest iteration of their 8th generation U-series processor has found its way to the Chromium repositories powering a new Chromebook codenamed 'Sarien'. For those of you not familiar with Intel's schizophrenic naming schemes, the Whiskey Lake processors are yet-another in the line of 14nm … [Read more...] about Intel Whiskey Lake Arrives For Chrome OS Bringing Gigabit Wifi, Longer Battery Life and Better Assistant Support
