If my budget was $400, I’d buy the HP Chromebook X2 today
As the first detachable Chromebook, I thought the HP Chromebook X2 was a great device at its $599 debut price. Today at $399, it’s a stellar choice for most people at this cost.
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Need a basic browser? Save $70 off the Acer Chromebook 15 and pay $179
Not everyone wants or needs a high-end Chromebook with a high-end price tag. The Acer Chromebook 15 is very basic, but this entry level laptop makes for a good first computer or secondary device.
Meet Zork: A Chromebook reference board powered by more powerful AMD Ryzen chips
Don’t be in the dark and eaten by a grue: Here’s a brand new Chromebook reference board named Zork that will use AMD chips rivaling the latest Core i5 and i7 from Intel.
Deal: Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 and Chromebook Pro both discounted to under $400
Looking for a “starter” Chromebook that won’t bust your budget? Amazon is discounting two Samsung 2-in-1s by up to 31% today, starting at $379.99.
Asus Chromebook Flip C434 certified by FCC, right on time for March release
Tipped for a March release by Google, the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 was certified by the FCC a few days ago. Get your wallet ready since availability should be coming within the next few weeks for this powerful 14-inch 2-in-1 with slim bezels.
Chromebooks built on Sarien / Arcada boards could pack integrated LTE
Aside from the Samsung Chromebook Plus v2, there aren’t any recent Chrome OS devices with integrated LTE. Based on code commits, these new devices running on Intel’s Whiskey Lake CPUs may include this connectivity option.
Acer debuts six sturdy new Chromebooks for the education market at BETT
Acer debuted six new Chromebooks for the classroom at BETT this week, available in a range of prices and options starting at $279. Some are clamshells while others are 2-in-1 convertibles, but all are sturdy enough to resist spills and drops.
Early Black Friday deals: Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 and Pro discounted up to $150 off
If you don’t want integrated LTE, Samsung’s Black Friday deals on the Chromebook Plus v2 and Chromebook Pro can save you a bundle. The best deal may be the $449.99 Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 with a newer Intel Core m3 processor than the Pro model.
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 review: Dethroning the Google Pixelbook
With newer, more powerful processors, extra screen real estate and a lower price point than the Pixelbook, Acer’s Chromebook Spin 13 is ideal for power users or enterprise customers, minus a few small nits.
Atlas Chromebook to get a battery boost with Intel Integrated Sensor Hub co-processor
The upcoming Atlas Chromebook is getting a co-processor, similar to those used in Apple’s iPhones and some Android handsets. Sensor data is offloaded to this low-power chip so the main processor is used for more complex actions, which saves battery life.
Which Google Pixel Slate should you buy? Here’s a guide to answer that
So you’ve decided to buy a Pixel Slate once it becomes available. Ok, but which of the five configurations should you get? Here’s a guide to help you through the process, regardless of your budget.
