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Looks like Google isn’t selling the Pixelbook any more. I’m OK with that even if there’s no successor

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 6 Comments Chromebook Pixel, Chromebook Pixel 2015, Chromebooks, Convertibles, Google Pixel Slate, MadeByGoogle, Pixelbook, Pixelbook Go

The Pixelbook is out of stock on Google’s store and many wonder if it will have a successor. Probably, but if not, I’m OK with that. Here’s why.

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Google’s Phone Hub for Chromebooks has me considering a Microsoft Surface Duo

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 16 Comments Android, Android apps, Better Together, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Microsoft, Phone Hub, Productivity, Surface Duo

Microsoft’s Surface Duo and the Your Phone app integrates Android and Windows. Could Google’s Phone Hub for Chromebooks do the same? If so, count me in for a Surface Duo.

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With Android, Linux, and now Windows 10 support, have Chromebooks lost their simplicity?

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 23 Comments Android, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Crostini, Google, Linux, Project Crostini, Virtual Machines, Windows 10

Back in 2009, Chrome OS was shown off as a modern OS with simplicity. Since then Android, Linux, and soon, Windows 10, are part of the experience. Some say the simplicity is gone. Here’s why I disagree.

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After a decade of Chromebooks, it’s time for Chrome OS to sort apps in the Launcher

August 8, 2020August 13, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel Android apps, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Launcher, Linux Apps, PWAs

I know Chrome OS is a “modern” system, but does that mean we have to sacrifice convenience? I’m talking about the app Launcher, which after 10 years of Chromebooks, still doesn’t have any kind of sorting feature.

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Here’s the glaring potential flaw in Windows 10X devices as Chromebook competitors

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments Chrome, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Edge, Google, Microsoft, Windows

Reports of Windows 10X devices hitting next spring raise specters of the failed Windows RT effort as well these devices being Chromebook competitors. Here’s why they won’t be.

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Why I’d buy the upgraded $479.99 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook over the $409 model

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 10 Comments 2-in-1s, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Costco, eMMC, Lenovo, Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook, NVMe, SSD

Is it worth getting an upgraded Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook for $80 when all you’re adding is double the storage? Yes because the storage is much faster NVMe. Here’s how much faster it can be.

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Opinion 

Opinion: Amazon needs to stop listing Chromebooks with misleading information

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 48 Comments Amazon, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Intel Celeron

Searching for a Chromebook on Amazon? Watch out for the “newest” or “2020” model listings; often they are 4-year old devices with just 2 years of Chrome OS updates left.

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Apple Silicon targets between power consumption and performance
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Apple’s own chips inside ARM-powered Macs show why Google needs to make custom silicon for Chromebooks

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments Android, Apple, ARM, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Intel, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Project Crostini, X86

Those not happy with Android apps on Chromebooks might be tempted by Apple’s transition to ARM-powered Macs. Why? The company will have a unified desktop and mobile app platform that appears to perform better.

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8 GB of RAM for every Chromebook? Not so fast…

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 44 Comments 4 GB, 8 GB, Android, Android apps, Chromebooks, Linux, Linux Apps

There’s a case to be made for every new Chromebook to come with a minimum of 8 GB RAM. But that would raise prices in the sweet spot of sales and not everyone needs that much memory.

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Which tablet is right for you? Lenovo Duet Chromebook vs Apple iPad

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 22 Comments Apple, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, iPad, iPadOS, Lenovo, Lenovo Duet Chromebook, Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

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.

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$299 Lenovo Duet Chromebook first impressions: Positive as long as you keep expectations in check

May 12, 2020May 19, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 43 Comments ARM, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 81, Chromebooks, Detachables, Lenovo, Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, MediaTek, Tablets

You can now buy the Lenovo Duet Chromebook. I can’t yet say if you should buy it because I need more time to review it. However, I do have some first impressions to share about this $300 Chrome OS tablet.

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