ASUS debuts its first Chrome tablet, the CT100, which looks very familiar
Asus is chasing the fast-growing education market with its first Chrome OS tablet, but you may have seen this one before. Essentially, the Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100 has the same hardware...
View ArticleGeekbench results suggest Asus working on a Pixel Slate rival: Rammus/Shyvana
Benchmark tests showing a device with internal similarities to the Pixel Slate surfaced this week. It looks like another Chrome tablet option but this time coming from Asus based on Chromium code...
View ArticleNo more Google Chromebooks? If true, it’s not all “doom and gloom”.
Google is reportedly getting out of the Chromebook hardware business but we don't know why, or if it's even true. If it is, the negative impact is minimal and there could even be some positive aspect...
View ArticleIf my budget was $400, I’d buy the HP Chromebook X2 today
As the first detachable Chromebook, I thought the HP Chromebook X2 was a great device at its $599 debut price. Today at $399, it's a stellar choice for most people at this cost.
View ArticleBrydge C-Type USB-C / Bluetooth keyboard for Chrome OS debuts at $99 to order
The Brydge Type-C dual-connectivity keyboard for Chrome OS is now available for orders at $99. You get both USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity to type on your Chromebox, Chrome tablet or even your...
View ArticleChrome OS 75 makes Pixel Slate tablet mode animations “buttery smooth”, take...
It appears that the animation lag when using a Pixel Slate in tablet mode is vastly improved in Chrome OS 75. I snapped this short video on my Slate showing how much better it works.
View ArticleThoughts on Flapjack, the two Chrome OS tablets coming with 8- and 10.1-inch...
We've had several months of code commits around Flapjack, a pair of Chrome OS tablets. Here's what should you expect from these 8 and 10.1-inch slates.
View ArticleChrome OS 76 brings volume button orientation to tablets, 2-in-1 Chromebooks
Have you hit the volume up button on a Chrome OS tablet or 2-in-1 Chromebook tablet mode only to have the volume levels decrease? Chrome OS 76 fixes that issue by adjusting the volume button functions...
View ArticleNo new Google-branded tablets; Pixel Slate is now a collector’s item
From a rough launch to the end of the base model, the Pixel Slate has not been kind to Google. The company says it will no longer make Chrome OS tablets but instead will focus on traditional Chromebook...
View ArticlePixel Slate deal at $529.99 makes it cheaper than Pixelbook Go
The Pixelbook Go is an outstanding device, but the Pixel Slate is no slouch either, having nearly the same hardware internals. At $529.99, you can snag the Core m3 Slate and add a discounted keyboard...
View ArticleBlack Friday 2019 deal: Pixel Slate with keyboard and pen, starting at $449
I don't think you'll see a better deal any time soon on the Pixel Slate bundle deals that went live today. All models are $350 off and include both a Slate keyboard and Pixelbook Pen.
View ArticleKodama appears to be a 10.1-inch Lenovo Chrome OS tablet, coming soon
A few recent pieces of evidence strongly suggest that Lenovo will be bringing a 10.1-inch ARM-based Chrome OS tablet with detachable keyboard support to market soon based on the code name Kodama.
View ArticleLenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook drops at CES: A 10.1-inch tablet with included...
The new Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook improves upon prior 10.1-inch Chrome OS tablets in many ways with an included kickstand cover and detachable keyboard. It starts at $279 when it arrives in May.
View ArticleOfficial spec sheet outlines every aspect of the two Lenovo IdeaPad Duet...
An official PDF spec sheet fills in some of the missing details of the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook including the number of models, expected run time and more.
View ArticleGoogle Store discounts Pixel Slate between $300 and $700, includes keyboard...
Google has discounted its Pixel Slate in the past, but not this much: Between $300 and $700, including pen and keyboard. Could this be the end of Pixel Slate inventory and should you buy one? My thoughts.
View ArticleLenovo Duet Chromebook reviewed: Great for a secondary device, limited as a...
After a few weeks of use and one Chrome OS software update, I think the Lenovo Duet Chromebook is a great value. Is it a good buy? That depends on how you plan to use it: As a full time Chromebook or a...
View ArticleWhich tablet is right for you? Lenovo Duet Chromebook vs Apple iPad
The Lenovo Duet Chromebook is a great value for around $300. You know what else is? The Apple iPad. So which should you get? Here are some thoughts to make the best choice for you. The post Which...
View ArticleThe chip inside the Lenovo Duet Chromebook powers the new $259 HP Chromebook 11a
The HP Chromebook 11a was quietly announced earlier this month. With a starting price of $259 and the same ARM processor in the proven Lenovo Duet Chromebook, it's an insta-buy, right? Not so fast. The...
View Article128 GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet is in stock and on sale for $269 (Update: $229!)
One of the best Chrome OS tablets is available again and 10% off. You can get the 128 GB Lenovo Duet Chromebook with cover stand and removable keyboard for just $269. The post 128 GB Lenovo Chromebook...
View ArticleMy pick for 2020 Chromebook of the year
After choosing the Pixelbook Go as my Chromebook of the year in 2019, choosing one for 2020 was a more difficult choice. My top three ranged from entry-level to near high-end pricing. Which one won out...
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