ARM-based Chromebooks Archives

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: Better than the original

Kevin C. TofelJune 26, 2022June 26, 2022ReviewsARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook4 Comments

My review of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3: Lenovo has made all the right moves with this successor to the 2020 model.

Can you use the Lenovo Duet Chromebook 3 with a monitor?

Kevin C. TofelJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022Q&AARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, ChromeOS, Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook, Productivity10 Comments

Several readers have asked: can you use the Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook with a monitor? The short answer is yes and it works really well.

Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3: First impressions

Kevin C. TofelJune 6, 2022June 7, 2022News, Opinion2-in-1s, ARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Lenovo, Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook8 Comments

A review unit of the new Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3 recently arrived. Here are my first impressions of this low-cost Chrome OS tablet.

Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook orders begin, arriving October 28

Kevin C. TofelOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021News2-in-1s, ARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen28 Comments

Orders for the 13.3-inch Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook have started, with availability on October 28. Powered by a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, this well-equipped Chrome OS tablet is $499.99.

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

Kevin C. TofelOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021News, OpinionARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome OS tablet, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Entry-level, HP Chromebook x2 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, USI14 Comments

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.

The $199 Lenovo Chromebook Duet sale is a great bang for buck deal

Kevin C. TofelSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021NewsARM-based Chromebooks, Chrome OS tablet, Chromebook Deals, Chromebooks, Lenovo, Lenovo Duet Chromebook6 Comments

Originally priced at $299, you can now save $100 with a Lenovo Chromebook Duet sale for $199 at Best Buy on the 128 GB model. This deal includes the magnetic stand and keyboard accessories, making this a good casual consumption device or a get work done Chromebook.

Asus Chromebook CM3 detachable now available, starting at $329.99

Kevin C. TofelJune 5, 2021June 5, 2021NewsAmazon, ARM-based Chromebooks, Asus Chromebook CM3, Asus Chromebook Flip CM3, Chrome tablets, Chromebook Deals, Detachable Chromebooks, MediaTek 81839 Comments

The new Asus Chromebook CM3 detachable is similar to last year’s Lenovo Duet Chromebook, but with a few improvements. You can order one now for $329.99 and save $40.

We’ll likely see Nvidia and MediaTek chips in Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021NewsARM-based Chromebooks, Chromebooks, MediaTek Chromebook, Nvidia RTX GeForce Chromebook4 Comments

Nvidia surprised many at its annual GTC event. It’s going back into the notebook market, making it likely we’ll see Nvidia and MediaTek chips in Chromebooks.

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is coming in a larger convertible form too

Kevin C. TofelMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021NewsARM-based Chromebooks, Asus Chromebook Flip CM3, Convertible Chromebook4 Comments

Surprise! The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 won’t just be a small detachable Chromebook. There’s a new convertible model with a larger 12-inch display too.