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HP Chromebase 21.5 review: A well designed and enjoyable Chrome OS desktop

Kevin C. TofelApril 3, 2022April 26, 2022News, ReviewsChrome OS, Chromebase, HP Chromebase 21.5, Intel 10th-gen, Intel Core i315 Comments

I’m typically not a desktop guy but HP has put a really enjoyable package together. During my HP Chromebase 21.5 review period, I was pleasantly surprised.

Asus Chromebook Flip CX3 review: Not the Core i7 laptop you were looking for

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 23, 2022January 23, 2022News, ReviewsAsus Chromebook Flip CX3, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Core i7, Intel 11th-gen, Tiger Lake UP47 Comments

In my Asus Chromebook Flip CX3 review I explain why it’s best to pass on it unless you’re willing to sacrifice performance for a fanless laptop.

HP Chromebook x360 14c review: Good performance priced a bit too high

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 2, 2022January 4, 2022News, Reviews2-in-1s, Chromebooks, HP Chromebook x360 14c, Intel 11th-gen, Intel Core i3, Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook11 Comments

Overall, the HP Chromebook x360 14c is a solid Chromebook. If it’s the right one for you, based on my review I’d wait for a sale though. $659 is a bit too much.

Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook review: A better laptop than tablet but great for the money

Kevin C. TofelNovember 19, 2021November 22, 2021News, ReviewsARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen210 Comments

I’ve been using the $499 Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook loaner device daily for more than a week now. It’s a better laptop than a tablet with enough performance for most people and a gorgeous 1080p OLED display.

HP Chromebook X2 11 review: A good value when on sale

Kevin C. TofelOctober 31, 2021November 2, 2021News, Reviews2-in-1s, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, HP Chromebook x2 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c14 Comments

There are plenty of things I really like about HP’s 11-inch Chrome OS tablet. It’s worth your consideration and budget if you can find it on sale. I explain why in myHP Chromebook X2 11 review.

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook review

Kevin C. TofelSeptember 28, 2021September 28, 2021News, Reviews2-in-1s, Convertible Chromebook, Intel 11th-gen, Intel Core i3, Lenovo, Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook3 Comments

My Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook review: A solid device with great performance, a workday’s worth of battery life, and a nice combination of display, ports, keyboard, and trackpad.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 LTE review: A lot to pay for that mobile broadband

Kevin C. TofelSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021News, Reviews2-in-1s, Acer, Acer Chromebook Spin 513 LTE, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome Enterprise, Chromebooks, LTE, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7cNo Comments

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 LTE is very light and reasonably well-built. After using it as my daily driver for the last week, is it worth the $699 price tag? Read my Acer Chromebook Spin 513 LTE review to see.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook review: A potent Pentium-powered laptop

Kevin C. TofelAugust 22, 2021August 22, 2021News, ReviewsAndroid, benchmarks, Chromebooks, Lenovo, Lenovo 5i Chromebook, Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, Reviews8 Comments

Even after two weeks of using the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, this little laptop continues to surprise me. With fantastic performance from the newest Pentium Gold, this Chromebook really shines for the price.

Hands on: optimized Opera for Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021Apps, News, ReviewsAndroid, Android apps, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Opera7 Comments

The optimized Opera for Chromebooks app really isn’t a Chromebook app. It’s Android. However, you’d be hard pressed to know this isn’t a desktop browser on Chrome OS.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review roundup: A relatively solid entry-level laptop

Kevin C. TofelMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021News, Reviews2-in-1s, Acer Chromebook Spin 513, ARM Chromebooks, Chromebooks, Convertible Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c1 Comment

My first look at the Acer Chromebook Spin showed a nice display and build. Here’s what various folks found, per this Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review roundup.

Windows 10 on a Chromebook: A look at Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise

Kevin C. TofelJanuary 31, 2021February 15, 2021News, ReviewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, Enterprise, Google, Parallels, Productivity, Virtual Machines, VM, Windows 1011 Comments

I took Windows 10 for a spin on my Chromebook using Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise. I think this collaboration between Google and Parallels is a home run for companies that can use the security, speed, and simplicity of Chrome OS while hopping over to Windows for any required desktop apps.