Video: Here’s a first sneak peek at the Google Atlas Chromebook
After months of code hints, we can finally see that the Google Atlas Chromebook is a real device thanks to two videos showing it off during an early testing process.
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Author: Kevin C. Tofel
Join me on This Week in Google, today at 4:00pm ET
It’s not often I get to do guest spots online but today is one of those days. Today around 4pm ET, I’ll be sharing live news and commentary from an About Chromebooks perspective on This Week in Google (TWiG).
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Asus Chromebook Flip C434 now available for direct orders
Asus is delivering on its promise to make the Chromebook Flip C434 available by the end of March. You can now order the base Core m3 version directly from the Asus online store.
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Deal: Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 and Chromebook Pro both discounted to under $400
Looking for a “starter” Chromebook that won’t bust your budget? Amazon is discounting two Samsung 2-in-1s by up to 31% today, starting at $379.99.
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Chrome OS to bring Android VPN support for Linux apps on Chromebooks
Using an Android VPN app on your Chromebook? That’s great as long as you stay in Chrome OS: You won’t get VPN security when using Linux apps. A recent code commit suggests that Chrome OS will extend Android VPN support to Linux, however.
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Deal: All Pixelbook models are $200 off, starting at $799 from Google and Best Buy
I’ve said more than once that most people would be better served by the Google Pixelbook than the Pixel Slate. Now you can nab one for $200 off, regardless of model directly from Google. Or get it from Best Buy with a free Home Mini.
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Google Stadia turns every Chromebook into a PC gaming rig
With the cloud as the new game platform, Google Stadia will bring high-end PC game experiences to just about any screen, and that includes all Chromebooks.
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Reader question: How to get Microsoft Visual Code working in Linux on an ARM-based Chromebook
There’s a wide range of great Linux apps for Chromebooks, unless you have an ARM-powered device, that is. Luckily, Visual Code is available through a community build project.
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You can now subscribe to availability updates for the Asus Chromebook Flip C434
Asus is running ads for the Chromebook Flip C434 saying “Shop Now” but you can’t quite yet. Instead, you can see the base model specs and price, or register for product availability updates.
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Chrome OS 73 bringing additional tablet transition fixes to 2-in-1 Chromebooks, Pixel Slate
The biggest issue to plague the Pixel Slate is the poor animation performance in overview mode. More fixes and optimizations are coming this week in Chrome OS 73.
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Next@Acer event scheduled for April 11; new Chromebooks expected
Acer’s Next press event is scheduled for April 11 where the company is expected to announce new Chromebooks for 2019. Last year’s event saw the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and four other Chromebooks.
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