Getting your first Chromebook? Here’s a buying guide of what to look for
Buying your first Chromebook? This buyers guide has details on what to expect and look for in entry-level, mid-range and high-end premium price segments.
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Apple’s own chips inside ARM-powered Macs show why Google needs to make custom silicon for Chromebooks
Those not happy with Android apps on Chromebooks might be tempted by Apple’s transition to ARM-powered Macs. Why? The company will have a unified desktop and mobile app platform that appears to perform better.
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Samsung Chromebook 4, 4+ debut with up to 6GB of RAM, starting at $229.99
The venerable Samsung Chromebook 3 has a pair of low-cost but capable successors in the sub-$300 Chromebook 4 and 4+. These look great for students, daily browsing or secondary devices.
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HP Chromebook X360 12b, 14b officially announced at $359/$379
Earlier this month, a new 12-inch HP Chromebook 2-in-1 leaked and it’s now official. So is a 14-inch model. The HP Chromebook X360 12b and 14b are nice looking entry-level devices with stylus support, starting at $360 this week.
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Thoughts on the Pixelbook Go leaks
The reported Pixelbook Go specs and design have leaked, leaving me with serious questions about Google’s strategy here. This is why I said back in June it may not be worth waiting for the next Pixelbook.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C433 looks likely to use same Intel Core m3 as the Flip C434
Recently posted benchmark scores, combined with a lack of fan vents on the Asus Chromebook Flip C433 strongly suggest this 2-in-1 will be powered by an Intel Core m3 processor; the same one as in the Pixel Slate.
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Official images of the Asus Chromebook Flip C433 show Pixelbook design cues
The final design images of the upcoming Asus Chromebook Flip C433 show a very Pixelbook-like design with small screen bezels that still has enough room to fit a full-sized USB port.
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Behold: The not yet announced Asus Chromebook Flip C433 in pictures
A mysterious reference to an Asus Chromebook Flip C433 appeared this week and it’s the real deal. Thanks to the FCC, we can see the device and many of its internals. Now we just need Asus to announce it.
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Confirmed: Drallion baseboard to use just announced Intel Comet Lake for Chromebooks
Right on time to coincide with the Intel Comet Lake launch, the Drallion baseboard for future Chromebooks now references Intel’s new processors.
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Chrome OS 74 disables CPU hyperthreading to mitigate Intel vulnerabilities
If you’ve noticed your Chromebook performance to be a little slower with Chrome OS 74, it’s could be due to a change in how your Chromebook handles CPU hyperthreading. Here’s the issue and how to re-enable hyperthreading if you want to.
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Pixelbook benchmarks appear with updated 8th-gen Intel processors. Is this the Pixelbook 2?
Recent benchmarks have appeared showing a Pixelbook with Android 9 running on 8-gen Intel processors that support Android Studio. Could the Pixelbook 2 simply be an internal refresh with little change on the outside?
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