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Here’s how fast a Chromebook with a custom chip like the Apple M1 could be (and why)

Kevin C. TofelDecember 26, 2020December 26, 2020News, Opinion16 Comments

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.