HP x360 premium Chromebook bends over backward to impress
The HP x360 Chromebook is aimed at bringing a dash of premium to the world of Chrome OS computers. Featuring 8th-gen Intel Core CPUs, a full HD touchscreen, 64GB of SSD storage, and aluminum construction, this isn't your average Chromebook. It might run all day with up to 14 hours of battery, though.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 review
Samsung swapped out the ARM processor for Intel in the Chromebook Plus V2, making this moderately priced 2-in-1 faster but not as long-lasting. Everything else remained roughly the same, meaning it’s a well-built Chromebook that doesn’t stand out regarding price, performance, or panache.
HP Chromebook x2 vs. Google Pixelbook
There's a slew of premium and innovative Chrome OS devices on their way over the next several months. The HP Chromebook x2 is just the first, and it's a 2-in-1 that offers a great build, good looks, and awesome performance for a low price. Is that enough to take on Google's ultra-premium Pixelbook?
HP Chromebook x2 Review
HP’s Chromebook x2 acts a lot like Microsoft’s Surface Book 2, with a well-equipped tablet that plugs into a keyboard base that’s heavy enough to keep the combination mostly stable. It’s a fast 2-in-1 that’s well-built and looks great, and it makes using Chrome OS a real pleasure. Is this premium Chromebook the best one you can buy?
Chromebook keyboard showcase may have leaked Pixelbook 2 images
Some new images from an aftermarket keyboard manufacturer may have revealed what the next-generation Pixelbook device looks like. However, not everyone is convinced. There are some stark differences between these new images and what we expect the rumored Google Pixelbook 2 to look like when released.
Google’s Pixelbook 2 ads reveal bezel-less design ahead of October launch
It appears that Google may already be running ads for its unannounced Pixelbook 2 laptop. Google is widely expected to unveil its new Chrome OS laptop at an event next month, and if the ad is to be believed, Google's Pixelbook 2 will launch with a bezel-less screen design.
Google’s Pixelbook 2 tablet could debut with fingerprint security
A leaked animation on a developer build of Chrome OS 70 may betray Google's secret hardware plans for its next-generation Pixelbook 2 tablet hardware. The render shows users how to register a fingerprint, suggesting that Google may be adding biometric security support.
Acer Chromebook 15 review
Our Acer Chromebook 15 review details the updated model, which packs a zippy Intel Pentium processor into its large, 15-inch frame.
Lenovo beats Google to the punch with the first 4K Chromebook
Lenovo has debuted the first 4K Chromebook at IFA 2018, beating Google to the punch. While a new-generation Pixelbook is expected to come with at least a 4K screen option, Lenovo's new Chromebook has already strutted its stuff. It packs powerful hardware, too, including an Intel Core i5 CPU and 8GB of RAM.
Dell’s new Inspiron 2-in-1 PCs, premium Inspiron 2-in-1 Chromebook debut at IFA
Dell headed to the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin with lots of new products in tow, including new Inspiron 7000 and 5000 2-in1s. The company also introduced a new Inspiron-branded 2-in-1 based on Google’s Chrome OS platform. All three families stem from eighth-generation Intel Core processors.
Older Chromebooks may not run Linux programs due to outdated software
Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. Fourteen devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel introduced in 2015. The list consists of four models from Acer, four models from Asus, two from AOpen, and more.
Google may launch two Pixelbook 2 laptops in October
Google may show off its second-generation Pixelbook laptop in October, with a new rumor suggesting there will be two variations. While both may be built on a Kaby Lake, eighth-generation platform, one may launch with a new keyboard design, currently code-named Whiskers, and both should have thinner bezels.
Chromebook users may soon get the Pixel phone’s best feature: Its camera app
Google may be giving Chrome OS users the best feature from its Pixel phones. Long heralded for its computational photography capabilities, the Google Camera app from the Pixel phone may be making its way to Chrome OS devices, but there's a catch: Your Chromebook must be able to run Android apps.
Chrome OS keeps improving, but it still doesn’t work for me
Chrome OS continues to improve, with Android app support, better tablet functionality, and a continuous stream of improvements that makes it increasingly capable. But whether or not it works for you comes down to how you use your PCs -- and for me, Chrome OS is too limited to fill my every need.
First Snapdragon 845 Chromebook could be a 2-in-1 with detachable keyboard
More details about "Cheza," the alleged Snapdragon 845-powered Chromebook, have been unearthed from changes made to Chrome OS, suggesting that the first ever laptop running the powerful SoC may not be too far away. It could well be a 2-in-1 as well, with a detachable keyboard, and LTE data connectivity.
Samsung’s speedier Chromebook Plus V2 now comes with a second camera
Samsung's Chromebook Plus V2 will arrive on June 24 at $499 at Best Buy with new features. The second-gen Chromebook Plus V2 will retain the stylus, convertible form factor, and premium build from the original, but now comes with a faster Intel processor, spill-resistant keyboard, and a secondary camera.
The Pixelbook could soon run Windows 10
Google's Pixelbook may eventually support native dual-booting into Windows 10. Evidence recently surfaced in Chrome OS linking a new AltOS feature to Microsoft's Windows Hardware Certification and its Windows Hardware Lab Kit. Both are used to certify devices for Microsoft's operating system.
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 review
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 11 is a low-cost, convertible 2-in-1 take on Google’s easy-to-manage Chrome OS platform. Battery life is good enough and build quality is decent, but performance is lacking, the display is dim and dull, and input options are competent but don’t stand out.
Google prepares an always-connected Chromebook to take on Microsoft
Google is working on adding eSIM and Project Fi support to future Chromebooks, which will challenge Microsoft's Always Connected PC platform. A code commit reveals Google's ambition in in adding LTE data connectivity, and by not requiring a physical SIM cards, Chromebook manufacturers can save space on their devices.
Google Pixelbook now on sale for $750, its lowest price ever
If you've been eyeing Google's premium Pixelbook hardware, now is the time to buy. The $250 discount applies only to the entry-level Pixelbook, which ships with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB storage, and 8GB RAM, and the deal is good through Google's online store, Amazon, and Best Buy. The Pixelbook Pen is extra.
The slick HP Chromebook x2 just landed at Best Buy
The HP Chromebook x2 targets Apple's iPad Pro — and it’s on sale at Best Buy for just $599. The device is detachable, converting from laptop to tablet.
Acer’s new lineup includes white gaming laptop and Pixelbook-esque Chromebook
The annual Next@Acer press event revealed Acer's refreshed portfolio of laptops and desktops for gamers, professionals, and students. The 2018 rollout includes the Swift 5 ultra-thin notebook, a gaming desktop packing two GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards, premium Chromebooks for business, and more.
Chromebooks will start to feel more like Windows, but in a good way
Google adds more productivity features, improved app support, and better multitasking to Chrome OS to make Chromebooks a better alternative against systems running Windows 10 or MacOS. These new Chrome OS features make Chrome OS feel just as natural in notebook or tablet form factors.
Dell, HP may be building premium Chromebooks to compete with Google Pixelbook
Dell, HP, and three other manufacturers may be building premium Chromebooks to combat Google's Pixelbook. The rumor is based on a master board design reportedly in use by the Chrome OS team to create a new wave of Chromebooks for the enterprise market. They're expected to arrive by the end of 2018.
Samsung now offers a Chromebook Pro with a backlit keyboard for cave dwellers
Samsung introduced the Chromebook Pro in May 2017. Nearly one year later, the company now offers nearly the same model but with a backlit keyboard and a reduced Bluetooth component. Everything else in the backlit version is identical to the original model -- same processor, memory, and so on.
Rumored 4K Chromebook could make the Pixelbook look like old news
A new 4K Chromebook has appeared on the support list for Chrome OS, but beyond lacking an SD card slot, we don't know much about it.
What’s weirder: A Chrome OS tablet or an Android laptop?
The first Chrome OS tablet was announced this morning, alongside news that Google was testing the latest version of Android on Chromebooks. Our poll tells us that people are more confused by the cross-pollination than anything else.
Can a Chromebook replace a laptop in a photographer’s workflow?
With a native version of Adobe Lightroom, Google's Pixelbook proves that Chrome OS can mature. But can it keep up with MacOS and Windows for serious photo editing?
Your Chromebook could soon be easier on the eyes when used in the dark
With over 25 million Chromebook users out in the open, a dark mode is long past due, but is this yet another tease that Google will deny?
Qualcomm may cram premium Snapdragon 845 processor into high-end Chromebooks
Qualcomm's director of Product Management Monte Giles indicated that the company is keeping a close eye on the high-end Chromebook market.
Lenovo takes wraps off Windows 10, Chromebook device lineup at MWC
During Mobile World Congress, Lenovo introduced six new devices: Three Windows 10 PCs, and three Chromebook models priced under $360.
All Chromebook touchpads will soon be cute enough to pinch (to zoom)
Pinch-to-zoom support is coming to all Chromebooks in the near future if a commit on the Chromium Gerrit is anything to go by.
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen vs. Pixelbook
Windows PCs and Chromebooks are rarely closely competitive on all fronts, but that's certainly the case in our latest head to head, where we pit the Samsung Notebook 9 vs. Pixelbook.
Google Assistant one step closer to marrying Chrome OS, report says
Although the Pixelbook already supports Google Assistant, recent notes found in the Chrome OS code show that Google is getting closer to baking the feature directly into the operating system. Availability will depend on the manufacturer, but when will the feature become widely available on Chromebooks?