Chromebook, ChromeOS and Google Chrome browser news
Just in time for the holiday weekend, “Santa” dropped the $979 Asus Chromebook Flip CX3 on my doorstep and I have some first impressions. The price is steep but the internals may be worth it, particularly that fanless, power-sipping Intel Core i7.
When the HP Chromebook X360 14c with Core i3 and 8 GB of memory drops from its $629 price, it’s worth a look. You can pick one up for $429.
One of the best Chrome OS tablets is available again with a $40 discount. You can get the 128 GB Lenovo Duet Chromebook with cover stand and removable keyboard for just $259.
There’s a $100 discount right now if you need a solid mid-ranger. The $529 HP Chromebook X360 14c sale price gets you a Core i5 with 8 GB of RAM.
Last year’s Galaxy Chromebook is currently the same $699 as the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2. Which should you get? One key question will help you make the decision.
Samsung and Best Buy have started pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, starting at $549. Reserve one early and you can earn store credits for accessories and future purchases.
After a solid 2020 with low priced Chromebooks and a Chrome OS tablet, Lenovo starts 2021 with something at the higher end. Here’s a first look at the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook.
HP has five new rugged Chromebooks for the classroom including two new convertibles and two new clamshells with a choice of Intel or MediaTek inside. Teachers can opt for a larger model to show off at the front of the class.
All four of Acer’s new Chromebooks for education are built to be tough in the classroom. Two run on Intel chips, while one uses the same capable MediaTek CPU as the Lenovo Duet Chromebook and another is powered by a Snapdragon 7c.
Asus held its CES 2021 news back until the final day of the show, announcing a trio of new Chromebooks. Two are large 15.6-inch clamshells, while one is a 14-inch convertible. You can choose between Intel 11th gen chips among two while an AMD Ryzen powers another.
Acer is the latest to use AMD Ryzen processors in its new Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 lineup with 14-inch 1080p touchscreen starts at $479.99 and goes on sale next month in North America.
