HP Chromebook X2 can be had for $100 off at Best Buy: $499 for the detachable tablet
While you could drop $799 on a Google Pixel Slate, it may make more sense to nab the HP Chromebook X2 on sale for $499 with the included keyboard and pen.
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Chrome OS 72 Dev Channel preps Crostini USB support, easier Linux package installs and more
There’s a slew of changes in the newest Chrome OS Dev Channel including several for Project Crostini USB and file sharing support. Oddly, Chrome OS is losing its double-tap to zoom function when in tablet mode.
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Cheza Chromebook confirmed to get Project Crostini support for Linux apps
The detachable Chromebook known internally as Cheza and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 should have Linux app support through Project Crostini based on a new code commit.
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Early Black Friday deals: Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 and Pro discounted up to $150 off
If you don’t want integrated LTE, Samsung’s Black Friday deals on the Chromebook Plus v2 and Chromebook Pro can save you a bundle. The best deal may be the $449.99 Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 with a newer Intel Core m3 processor than the Pro model.
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Acer Chromebook 514 arrives on sale in Germany
Here in the U.S. we’re waiting for the Acer Chromebook 514 to arrive. In Germany, you can get one of two models now though: The upgraded version has a touchscreen and 8GB of memory; double the base model.
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Did Google drop a hint when Project Crostini and Linux apps on Chromebooks will get GPU acceleration?
No, there’s no official release date for GPU hardware acceleration in Project Crostini. But if Google is going to officially support Android Studio on Chromebooks in early 2019, that feature should arrive at the same time.
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HP Chromebook x360 and Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 prices cut at Best Buy
If the Pixel Slate is a budget buster for you, check out these other two new 2-in-1 Chromebooks with 8th-gen processors with a generous amount of memory and storage for $549 to $649.
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Pixel Slate orders begin, release date confirmed as November 22
Yup, the November 22 release date for the Google Pixel Slate is correct. Best Buy will have the device that day and you can now order directly from Google. Not sure which to buy? I got you covered.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 13 review: Dethroning the Google Pixelbook
With newer, more powerful processors, extra screen real estate and a lower price point than the Pixelbook, Acer’s Chromebook Spin 13 is ideal for power users or enterprise customers, minus a few small nits.
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Project Crostini brings Linux apps to the ARM-based Acer Chromebook R 13
Project Crostini is here for one of the ARM-powered Chromebooks, the Acer R13 but you’ll need to brave an early version Chrome OS 72 on the Dev Channel to start using Linux apps.
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Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 with LTE hits stores and online retailers
For $599 you can enjoy an integrated LTE connection in the newest Samsung Chromebook Plus. It’s possible that the device can be used with networks other than Verizon, or you can lock yourself into a 2-year service contract to save $100 on the Chromebook.
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