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The $599 HP Chromebook x2 11 is discounted 33%: Down to $399 (Updated)

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments 2-in-1s, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Deals, Detachable Chromebooks, HP, HP Chromebook x2 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, Snapdragon 7c

If you weren’t happy with the $599 price tag of the HP Chromebook x2 11 that debuted last month, you can pick up the detachable Chrome OS tablet on sale for $399.

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

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments ARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen2

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.

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

October 31, 2021November 2, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments 2-in-1s, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome OS, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, HP Chromebook x2 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c

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.

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

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments 2-in-1s, Acer, Acer Chromebook Spin 513 LTE, ARM Chromebooks, Chrome Enterprise, Chromebooks, LTE, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c

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.

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 detachable debuts with 2nd-gen Snapdragon 7c, OLED screen

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments 2-in-1s, ARM Chromebooks, Chromebooks, Detachable Chromebooks, HP Chromebook x2 11, Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, OLED Chromebook, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen2, USI

The new HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable is already being upstaged. On Wednesday, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 debuted with the 2nd-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, OLED screen and lower base price.

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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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen2 for Chromebooks

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Chromebooks with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 to eke out more performance

May 24, 2021May 25, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment ARM Chromebooks, Chromebooks, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen2, Snapdragon 7c

Qualcomm announced its 2nd-gen Snapdragon 7c chipset as a minor refresh. Chromebooks with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 should eke out a bit more performance.