Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap laptops with entry-level specs. But we’ve seen premium models with high-end features from time to time, and the new Asus Chromebook Flip CX5400 certainly falls into the latter category. It’s a 14 inch convertible Chromebook with an Intel Core i7-1160G7 low-power processors, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of speedy PCIe […]
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CTL Chromebook NL72 with Intel Jasper Lake is up for pre-order for $289
The CTL Chromebook NL72 is a small rugged laptop designed for use in the classroom. It’s a 2.85 pound laptop with an 11.6 inch HD display, at least 4GB of RAM, and an Intel Jasper Lake processor. CTL is taking pre-orders for $289 for a model with an Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM and […]
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go now available for $300
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is a budget Chromebook with one stand-out feature: it’s one of only a handful to support cellular networks. Samsung quietly introduced the laptop last month, and now it’s available for purchase from Samsung.com for $300. Unfortunately the only model available at the moment is a WiFi-only model with rather mediocre […]
Google is making it easier to turn any laptop into a Chromebook with Chromium OS
Chromebooks come with Google’s Chrome OS software pre-installed. But Google also maintains an open source version called Chromium OS that can theoretically be installed on just about any PC or Mac. The only catch is that it historically hasn’t been all that easy for casual computer users to install. But that’s about to change. Last […]
Opera wants you to install its web browser on Chromebooks
The Opera web browser is available for a range of operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Now the makers of the browser want you to install it on Chromebooks as well. Technically that’s something you’ve been able to do for a while by enabling support for Android or Linux apps on a […]
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i and Flex 5i Chromebooks with Intel Tiger Lake coming this summer for $440 and up
Lenovo is launching two new Chromebooks powered by Intel Tiger Lake chips. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook is a 14 inch Chrome OS laptop coming in July for $440 and up, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a 13 inch convertible that’s set to hit the streets in June for the same starting price. Both feature […]
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go pairs optional 4G LTE with budget specs
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is a 14 inch laptop with budget specs including a 1366 x 768 pixel display and an Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core processor. But it has a few special features including optional support for 4G LTE and support for up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (which is a lot, […]
Lilbits: Valve “SteamPal” handheld gaming computer could launch this year
Over the past few years we’ve seen a number of handheld gaming computers, with the most recent examples including the AYA Neo, ONEXPLAYER, and GPD Win 3. One thing they have in common? They come from small Chinese companies that are relatively unknown outside of enthusiast circles. Big name PC makers including Dell and Lenovo […]
HP Pro c640 G2 Chromebook is a 14 inch Tiger Lake Chromebook for $419 and up
HP’s newest business-class Chromebook is basically a 14 inch laptop with decent specs, a MIL-STD 810H-tested design, and Google’s Chrome OS software rather than Windows. The HP Pro c640 G2 is available with up to an Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake processor, a 1920 x 1080 pixel touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. […]
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 with Snapdragon 7c launches for $349 and up
The first Chromebook with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is hitting the streets and early reviews of the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 suggest it offers long battery life, a decent design, and a few premium features (by Chromebook standards) including a full HD display and backlit keyboard. What you shouldn’t expect? Stellar performance. Acer’s latest […]
Lilbits: A Tiger Lake Chromebook, a $349 Windows on ARM laptop (maybe), and Epic put a game store in its game store
1 Comment on Lilbits: A Tiger Lake Chromebook, a $349 Windows on ARM laptop (maybe), and Epic put a game store in its game storeYou can now buy a laptop with an Intel Tiger Lake processor, although at $569 it’s relatively pricey by Chromebook standards and with an Intel Core i3 processor and Intel UHD graphics, it’s not going to be as powerful as other upcoming models which may have Core i5 or better chips with Iris Xe graphics. […]
Lilbits: Android 12, Pixel 5a 5G, Microsoft Cloud PC, and the controversial Eve V
Google confirmed this month that it has a Pixel 5a coming later this year, although it may only be available in select markets. But the company hasn’t provided any real details about the phone. Now that the company has released Android 12 Developer Preview 3 though, some folks have been busy digging through the software […]