MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is a step forward for Chrome OS tablets, but…
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.
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128 GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet is in stock and on sale for $259: $40 off
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.
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Nvidia RTX graphics Chromebooks just became a real possibility, but…
Nvidia RTX graphics Chromebooks are likely coming, but don’t cut that online gaming cord just yet. Here’s why.
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14-inch MediaTek-powered Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB Chromebook incoming
It’s not yet officially announced, but it looks like there’s a refresh of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook with 14-inch display and MediaTek CPU coming soon. Here are all the details.
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Asus Chromebook Flip CM3000 tablet to take on the similar Lenovo Duet Chromebook
The Lenovo Duet Chromebook has been a darling of a choice for folks wanting a Chrome OS tablet. A new contender appears forthcoming: Say hello to the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3000 with Surface-like keyboard.
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There’s a slew of new HP Chromebooks for education
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.
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Acer debuts four rugged Chromebooks for education: Two with Intel and two with ARM inside
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.
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My pick for 2020 Chromebook of the year
After choosing the Pixelbook Go as my Chromebook of the year in 2019, choosing one for 2020 was a more difficult choice. My top three ranged from entry-level to near high-end pricing. Which one won out and why?
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Here’s how fast a Chromebook with a custom chip like the Apple M1 could be (and why)
After testing out my MacBook Air with M1, I’m more convinced than ever that a custom ARM chip for Chromebooks would bring many benefits: Battery life, potentially lower costs for high-end devices and performance based on this Octane score.
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Why MediaTek’s new chips for Chromebooks are more exciting than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
2021 is shaping up to be a great year for ARM-powered Chromebooks. Not only will we have the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c but also devices with even more capable chips from MediaTek.
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The chip inside the Lenovo Duet Chromebook powers the new $259 HP Chromebook 11a
The HP Chromebook 11a was quietly announced earlier this month. With a starting price of $259 and the same ARM processor in the proven Lenovo Duet Chromebook, it’s an insta-buy, right? Not so fast.
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