Lenovo may not be the only company with a new Chrome OS device in the works. Acer has apparently been working on a Chromebox since at least the summer of 2012. Developer François Beaufort dug up some details about Acer’s unannounced Chrome OS desktop code-named “Kiev.” The computer seems to be powered by a 2.7 […]
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Lenovo introduces ThinkPad x131e Chromebook for schools
Lenovo has unveiled its first Chromebook, an 11.6 inch ThinkPad laptop designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Lenovo ThinkPad X131e adopts the design of Lenovo’s earlier ultraportable ThinkPad laptops, but swaps out Windows for Google’s Chrome operating system. ZDNet reports schools will be able to start purchasing the Chromebooks starting February 26th. The Lenovo […]
VIA launches APC Paper $99 Android PC and Rock $79 board
VIA is following up the $49 APC computer board with a more powerful APC Rock board which is available for pre-order for $79. You can also opt for a $99 APC Paper, which is basically the rock covered in a recycled cardboard and aluminum case designed to make the system look like a book. While […]
Kogan Agora contract-free 5″ Android phone coming in February for $149
Australian electronics retailer Kogan plans to enter the US market in February with a  5 inch, $149 Android smartphone that will be available contract-free. The idea is you’ll be able to pick up the Kogan Agora smartphone in the uS and use it on a pay-as-you-go plan from AT&T, T-Mobile, or an MVNO which works […]
AirDroid v2 beta is a browser-based manager for your Android device, now with camera, location support
AirDroid is a free app that lets you manage your Android device by logging into your account from any web browser. Once you’re logged in you can see information about how much storage space is free on your phone, view your call and message logs, browse files, or even copy apps from your phone to […]
Ainol Novo 7 Venus looks like a Nexus 7, runs slower, costs $140
Chinese tablet makers Ainol Novo 7 Venus looks familiar — because it looks a lot like the $199 Google Nexus 7 tablet. And on paper, Ainol’s new $140 tablet looks like a pretty good low-cost alternative. But you also kind of get what you pay for. The Ainol Novo 7 Venus features a 7 inch, […]
Transform a $159 Kindle Fire 2 into a full Android tablet with CyanogenMod 10.1
You can add the Kindle Fire 2 to the long list of Amazon tablets that can now be used as full-fledged Android tablets thanks to a custom ROM. The Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is a $159 tablet which ships with Amazon’s custom version of Android 4.0 and tight integration with Amazon services and digital content […]
PicUntu brings light-weight Linux to RK3066 mini PCs (MK808, UG802, etc)
There are a handful of inexpensive TV sticks with Rockchip RK3066 dual core processors available for around $50 to $70. While they’re designed to run Android apps on a TV, they can also run other operating systems. Now the first Ubuntu Linux-based OS is available for RK3066 mini computers including the MK808 and UG802. It’s […]
Will Lenovo launch Chromebooks, Chromeboxes this year?
Chrome OS is an operating system that does less than Windows OS X, or even Android. And in many ways, that’s it’s biggest selling point – since Chrome OS is basically just there to support the web browser and run web apps, a Chromebook (laptop) or Chromebox (desktop) boots quickly, downloads updates automatically, doesn’t get viruses, […]
One day you may be able to charge a laptop with a USB cable
You can use USB cables to charge phones, tablets, media players, and all sorts of other gadgets. One day you may also be able to charge a laptop using a USB cable. The USB Implementer’s Forum has adopted a new standard for USB Power Delivery which supports delivering up to 100W via a USB cable. […]