We recently shared news of another convertible device, code named 'Snappy', that looks to be adding stylus support. The new Chromebook is being manufactured by an ODM making it a little tricky to pinpoint the final namesake of the device. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Snappy’: Lenovo Yoga ThinkPad w/Stylus
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Chromecast-Equipped Monitor From LG Coming Soon
According to LG, it seems that the company will be unveiling a new ultra-wide monitor that has a very interesting trick up its sleeve. Chromecast built in. … [Read more...] about Chromecast-Equipped Monitor From LG Coming Soon
New Chromebook ‘Eve’ First Chromebook With Fingerprint Scanner?
We're really starting to get some ideas about what 'Eve' will end up being, even if the details are coming in a bit slowly. Kaby Lake (7th-gen Intel) chipsets, a high-res 2400x1600 touchscreen display, and convertible form factor are confirmed already. But now we are seeing even more. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Eve’ First Chromebook With Fingerprint Scanner?
Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Eve’ Gets High Resolution Display
In late October we reported on the development of the first Kaby Lake Chromebook in development, code named 'Eve'. Today, we have some interesting news on its development. … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Eve’ Gets High Resolution Display
New Chromebook Convertible ‘Snappy’ To Have Stylus, Apollo Lake
We haven't done this little dance for a bit, but here we are again unveiling yet another Chromebook on the scene. While we await all the devices before it, 'Snappy' may jump right into the mix running and we'll tell you why. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Convertible ‘Snappy’ To Have Stylus, Apollo Lake
Samsung Chromebook Pro Not Alone: Many Stylus-Enabled Chromebooks Coming
While we are all eagerly awaiting the full arrival of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, it looks like there are many more stylus-toting Chromebooks on the horizon. Though we've talked about 'Caroline' (the Samsung Chromebook Pro's Skylake sibling) and 'Pbody' (what is surely the Lenovo Yoga Book) at … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Not Alone: Many Stylus-Enabled Chromebooks Coming
Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
A few days ago, an update occurred that is rolling out to users across the board. Google On, the app formerly used for controlling the OnHub routers is now becoming Google Wifi. The change gives us some hope about a shipping date for Google Wifi. … [Read more...] about Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
Samsung Chrombook Pro Likely Release Window
As we mentioned in an article earlier this week, the biggest question around the Samsung Chromebook Pro at this point is simple: when? When will it be made officially official? When will I be able to buy it? When, when, when??? While we don't have a 100% answer on this, we have a really … [Read more...] about Samsung Chrombook Pro Likely Release Window
Dell Chromebooks: Intel Kaby Lake Line In The Works
It's been a little over a month since we've heard anything about the possibility of a new Dell Chromebook. We speculated a bit with a new device, code named 'Asuka'. Since that time we have received word from what we believe to be a trusted source that a Skylake-based Dell convertible is, in fact, … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebooks: Intel Kaby Lake Line In The Works
Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
We've spilled much digital ink over the Samsung Chromebook Pro here at Chrome Unboxed. Being the source for all things 'Kevin' before 'Kevin' became the Chromebook Pro, we also were the starting point for the big reveal of Samsung's next big thing in Chromebooks. Right along with you, we are … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
During the summer, we reported on what we thought was surely the ASUS Chromebook Flip 2. Its codename is 'Cave' and has become a known entity with an imminent release likely. The ASUS C302CA. But 'Cave' isn't ASUS' follow-up to the Chromebook Flip. And, while we felt pretty strongly a month … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
For about a decade, widescreen monitors have been the de facto standard for most laptops and desktop screens. Their aspect ratios have changed here and there, but the widescreen display has been a long-standing staple in our collective computing concious for long enough to simply become … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro’s 3:2 Display: Why It Matters
