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Still think the base model Pixelbook Go is priced too high at $649? If $584 sounds more like it to you, there’s a quick and easy way to get a 10 percent discount on this excellent clamshell Chromebook.
Looking for the largest Chromebook with a powerful Core i5 U-series processor? Amazon has a great deal on the HP Chromebook 15 with 8GB of memory and 128 GB of storage, plus external DVD drive for $479.
Four months after initially reviewing the Pixelbook Go, I decided to revisit this Chromebook. The build quality, light weight and excellent overall experience does add a premium to the price but for many, I think it’s worth it.
HP is going all in on the Chromebook education market with four new models announced today. All start under $300 and are ruggedized, while a pair offer either a 2-in-1 or clamshell option for the classroom.
Acer kicked off the annual BETT education show in London by announcing the Acer Chromebook 712 on Monday. It’s ruggedized, has a 3:2 display and can be had with up a 10th-gen Intel Core i3 and 8 GB of memory.
Although there were many interesting and solid Chromebooks debuting in 2019, my pick for Chromebook of the year is the Pixelbook Go. Here’s why.
Considering the internal hardware of the Asus Chromebook C425 is nearly the same as the $649 Pixelbook Go, this limited-time sale for the Asus at $329.99 is a ridiculously good buy.
You can finally order the fourth configuration of the Pixelbook Go with Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of memory, 256 GB of storage and 16:9 4K display. I can think of only two use cases where this is worth the $1,399.
After 80 hours of using the $849 Pixelbook Go, I have to admit that Google changed my mind from “meh” to “oh yeah!” Is it worth the premium price? Yes, but not for everyone.
The Pixelbook Go portents a change in Google’s Chromebook strategy as evidenced by the internals and starting price. Prior to getting my review unit today, I spoke with Google’s Ben Janofsky to discuss this change and learn more about the 18-month road to Pixelbook Go.
Launched today, Pixelbook Go starts at $649. It’s aimed at “people on the go” but aren’t we all? And I can’t help but think this is a slight reworking of the Pixel Slate in a laptop form factor.
