If you were planning on buying a cheap Chromebook at a deep discount on Black Friday from any of the authorized retailers out there that are offering deep discounts this season, you now have an extra reason to get one as soon as possible. For a limited time, Google will bundle Chromebook purchases with three …
Apple today introduced a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro that, at long last, fixes the horrid butterfly keyboard design that plagued previous models. The new notebook, which starts at $2,399, also boasts slimmer bezels, a higher resolution display, improved speakers, and the re-introduction of a physical Escape key. All in all, it’s an intriguing and …
Thanks to a bit of sleuthing, some code has been uncovered that seems to point to one of the neatest features of the Pixel 4 making its way into an upcoming Samsung Chromebook codenamed “Kohaku.” The feature in question is Ambient EQ, which allows the Pixel 4’s display to adopt the color and brightness level …
There are apparently enough consumers out there who still want or need a laptop to help them get work done, but don’t necessarily want to pay MacBook-level prices, for hardware makers like Samsung to keep finding new spins to put on the form factor. Today, the company announced it’s launching a new version of its …
Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap, low-powered computers that are good for schools and web browsing, and not a lot else. There are a handful of exceptions, but by and large, the best-selling Chromebooks have always been around $300, with the world of higher-priced laptops left for Apple and Microsoft to divvy up. HP’s …
Over the last few years, the idea of a high-end Chromebook has turned from an odd Google joke into the kind of thing that people are actually buying. Right now, high-end for a Chromebook normally means north of $500; for that, you can expect to get a premium metal build, HD screen, thin-and-light design with …
Google’s Chrome OS has become a viable alternative to Windows and macOS since its debut several years ago, but there are still times when a more powerful operating system is necessary. Google appears to be well aware of this, as XDA Developers this week reports that a mysterious project which it has been tracking for …
Apple’s iPads have always enjoyed a lack of real competition from other tablets. Although Android tablets have been around for years, no manufacturer has ever cracked a software and hardware integration to really challenge Apple, and the result has been complete iPad dominance of the high-end tablet market. Android tablets aren’t getting any better, but …
The annual Mobile World Congress trade show isn’t just about smartphones, though that used to be the case not too long ago. It’s also about tablets and laptops now. As long as a product is smart, portable, and fits with our mobile way of life, that product is welcome at MWC. In previous years, Lenovo …
There are two main types of Chromebooks that companies sell today: Consumer-grade Windows laptop replacements, costing anywhere from $300 to $500, and cheap-as-possible machines designed for schools and students, normally $200-$300. In general, only the more premium Chromebooks get features you’d want, like good processors, touchscreens, and convertible hinges that turn the device into a …
