The Samsung Chromebook Pro crashed onto the scene last week and has been making waves ever since. With a highly polished design, this still-unofficial device has all the right moves. The yet-to-be seen RK3399 ARM processor, a phenomenal display and Chrome OS's first ever stylus all packed in to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Companion Device With Higher-End Specs Possible
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Is This The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2? New ASUS C302CA Outed By FCC Filing
For those of you who have been following along with the site for some time, a Chromebook with the codename of 'Cave' shouldn't be unfamiliar. Likely, though, there will be many of you who have never been here, so we'll talk about what has been found today and talk a bit about what has been found up … [Read more...] about Is This The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2? New ASUS C302CA Outed By FCC Filing
Skylake Chromebook ‘Caroline’ Gets Digital Pen Support
A couple weeks back we reported on a new Skylake Chromebook codenamed 'Caroline'. What we know about 'Caroline' is very little limited. What we do know is it is built off of the 'Glados' board and is taken much of its code from 'Cave'. Aside from routine testing we haven't seen much progress on the … [Read more...] about Skylake Chromebook ‘Caroline’ Gets Digital Pen Support
Samsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
In a rush to get the news out to everyone as quickly as possible yesterday, I overlooked some details by making an assumption that others were anticipating the Samsung Chromebook Pro as much as we were. After all, we have a ton of articles on 'Kevin' (the Chromebook Pro's codename), so I just … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
You read that right! The long-talked-about Chromebook, known only as 'Kevin' up to this point, has broken through. Available for pre-order right now from Adorama and outfitted with a beautiful landing page that shows it off, the Samsung Chromebook Pro (remember that little survey?) looks to be all … [Read more...] about ‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
ASUS Chromebook C301SA In Stock and Shipping
Back in August, the elusive ASUS Chromebook C301SA went up for pre-order and is still yet to ship. While doing research for a "where did the ASUS C301SA go?" article, we came across an in-stock, ready-to-ship listing for it. Hooray! But a couple caveats apply. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA In Stock and Shipping
If It Looks Like A Duck: More Evidence That ‘Pbody’ May Be The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book
There's an old saying - "if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." A recent commit in the Chromium repository has me performing the "duck test" on a newly discovered device codenamed 'Pbody'. We original found this device and discovered it … [Read more...] about If It Looks Like A Duck: More Evidence That ‘Pbody’ May Be The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book
Where Is The Chromebook #MadeByGoogle?
Made. By. Google. It has a certain enigmatic appeal to it. On one hand, it seems a strange, fairy-tale we've all talked about but never really believed in. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense. Google has spent years gathering data about EVERYTHING. Now, the search giant has self-evolved into … [Read more...] about Where Is The Chromebook #MadeByGoogle?
Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
The Acer Chromebook R 13 is becoming the poster child for the new wave of convertible Chromebooks with Android App support on board. Unveiled a little over a month ago at IFA, the device is getting close to seeing full-scale release. But before you hit that order button, there are some things you … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Another day, another device being powered by Chrome OS. This one is a bit different, though. We've seen the official announcement from Google about Google Wifi and we all know what it is and roughly when it's coming. Most don't know that it is running our favorite OS, though. … [Read more...] about Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
We like to speculate about new devices and features. We love to dream about the perfect Chromebook and never-before-seen hardware on a Chrome OS device. But, we also try to keep an open mind and objective eye when seeking out upcoming devices and development. We spend a TON of time reading … [Read more...] about Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
At Google's Event today, most of what was discussed was all over the internet before it happened. One of those pre-show leaks was the Pixel Phones. And, as we reported a couple days ago, there are few surprises here. … [Read more...] about Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
