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HP Chromebook x360 14c first impressions: Great build quality in a smallish high-performing package

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment 2-in-1s, Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Core i3, HP Chromebook x360 14c, Intel 11th-gen, Intel Chromebooks, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook

I have the 2021 HP Chromebook x360 14c on loan to change and my first impressions are very favorable. This has an 11th-gen Intel Core i3, 8 GB of memory, 128 GB of SSD storage and 14-inch screen in a 13.3-inch chassis.

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Getting your first Chromebook? Here’s a buying guide. (Updated)

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 14 Comments 1080p, 4K, 720p, Chromebooks, Entry-level, high-end, Intel, Intel 10th-gen, mid-range, premium

Getting your first Chromebook? This buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments.

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No Pixelbook successor in 2022 isn’t all doom and gloom

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 5 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebook Pixel, Chromebooks, Google, Pixel Slate, Pixelbook, Pixelbook Go

You’d think Google was pulling out of the Chromebook market based on recent news articles. Here’s why no Pixelbook in 2022 isn’t all doom and gloom

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Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook first impressions: A solid 2-in-1 Chrome OS device

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 18 Comments 2-in-1s, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen2

I have the $499 Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook in hand for review and upon first impressions, this is a really well built device. The 2nd-gen Snapdragon 7c is boosting performance and that OLED display? Excellent.

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How a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Crostini, Education, Linux, Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, Office, Project Crostini

I can see a future where a Microsoft Surface Edgebook could challenge Chromebooks in education. Why? The company has all of the pieces to make a viable competitor.

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Pixel 6 launch hope: Run Android apps on a Chromebook from the phone

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments Android, Android apps, Chrome OS, Chromebook productivity, Chromebooks, Google, Phone Hub, Pixel 6

My hope though for today’s Pixel 6 launch event? Google shows off a feature to run Android apps on a Chromebook from the phone. Here’s why.

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Chromebook myths continue because of articles like this

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 26 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Linux, Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS, Windows

I’m thrilled to see the sheer volume of Chromebook coverage on the rise. Everyone once in a while though, I read the latest coverage and almost wish I hadn’t because it perpetuates Chromebook myths.

HP Chromebook X2 11 newest Chrome OS tablet

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HP Chromebook X2 11: Hands-on and first impressions of the newest Chrome OS tablet

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 14 Comments ARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome OS tablet, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Entry-level, HP Chromebook x2 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, USI

HP loaned me its newest Chrome OS tablet a few days ago. I haven’t spent too much time with the HP Chromebook X2 11, but I do have early thoughts. Some are really good. And some are… really bad.

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Perspective: Google chips in Chromebooks

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 5 Comments Apple, ARM, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Customization, Google, Linux

I’m thrilled to hear reports of Google chips in Chromebooks. But there are some very important things to keep in mind before the reported chips arrive in 2023.

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MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is a step forward for Chrome OS tablets, but… (Updated)

August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments ARM, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome OS tablet, Chromebooks, Intel, MediaTek, MediaTek 8195, MediaTek Chromebook, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, Tablets

The upcoming MediaTek Kompanio 1300T for Chrome OS tablets is good news. But I keep thinking of that song by The Who and hope we won’t be fooled again.

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Lessons to learn from the Chrome OS 91 Stable update bug situations

July 20, 2021September 13, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 5 Comments Backup, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 91, Chrome OS Stable Channel, Chromebook how to, Chromebooks, Data storage, Productivity

In the aftermath of the Chrome OS 91 Stable update issues, there are key lessons to learn. It’s up to you to protect local Chromebook data. Here’s how.

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