As a Pixelbook Go competitor, the Asus Chromebook Flip C433 is making a strong case for itself with solid specs and an $80 discount at Best Buy on day one. You can snag this 2-in-1 for $419 starting today.
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At long last, progress is being made to enable audio capture support in Linux apps on Chromebooks. A new startup command will enable this feature for testing on Chrome OS soon.
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The Pixelbook Go portents a change in Google’s Chromebook strategy as evidenced by the internals and starting price. Prior to getting my review unit today, I spoke with Google’s Ben Janofsky to discuss this change and learn more about the 18-month road to Pixelbook Go.
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Launched today, Pixelbook Go starts at $649. It’s aimed at “people on the go” but aren’t we all? And I can’t help but think this is a slight reworking of the Pixel Slate in a laptop form factor.
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When leaked images and specs of the Pixelbook Go appeared, I wondered, “Who and what is this Chromebook for?” There are many reasons that Stadia could be the answer. Does “Go” mean “Gaming Online”?
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Now $150 off, the Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 brings above mid-range performance for a less than mid-range price of $399. A 1080p touch display with pen support and 8th-gen Core i3 processor round out the key features of this 2-in-1.
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The first of Lenovo’s three newest Chromebooks is available, but not directly. Amazon is offering the Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 with Pentium Gold and large 1080p display with one-day shipping.
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The venerable Samsung Chromebook 3 has a pair of low-cost but capable successors in the sub-$300 Chromebook 4 and 4+. These look great for students, daily browsing or secondary devices.
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Chrome OS 79 is expected to add custom settings to the Reader Mode on Chromebooks, including choice of font, font size and more. Here’s a great example of what it should like, based on a currently available Chrome extension.
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Got a $400 budget for your next Chromebook purchase? If I did, I’d pull the trigger on the HP Chromebook X360 14, currently on sale at Best Buy for $399; a great price for an 1080p device with Intel’s Core i3 U-series chip.
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Earlier this year there were references to a “Click to call” feature for Chromebooks and it appears that Click to call will arrive in Chrome OS 78. Once it arrives, clicking a hyperlinked phone number will place the call on a supported Android phone.
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