Chromebooks have long had a reputation as being cheap notebooks that run Google’s browser-based operating system. And that’s certainly true for some Chromebooks. But PC makers have been putting out higher-priced models with better specs, performance, and build quality for almost as long as Chromebooks have been around. Now Google is making it a little easier […]
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HP Chromebook Plus laptops with Alder Lake chips launch Oct 8 for $500 and up
The new HP Chromebook Plus x360 14Â is a convertible ChromeOS laptop available with a choice of Intel Core i3-1215U or Core i5-1235U Alder Lake processor options. It’s one of two new Chromebook Plus models from HP that are set to go on sale October 8th, and this one is very much a premium Chromebook with […]
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook is a 14 inch ChromeOS laptop with Core i3-N305 (Alder Lake-N)
3 Comments on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook is a 14 inch ChromeOS laptop with Core i3-N305 (Alder Lake-N)The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook is a new laptop with a 14 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display and an Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor, which is one of the most powerful members of the Intel Alder Lake-N line of cheap, energy-efficient processors. Lenovo quietly launched the Chromebook recently, and is now […]
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Acer introduces Chromebook 314 with Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N processor
The Acer Chromebook 314 is a 14 inch laptop with Google’s ChromeOS software and, typically, a reasonably low starting price. Last year’s Acer Chromebook CB314-3H model feature an Intel Jasper Lake processor and list prices starting at $350 (although it’s now available for even less). This year’s model brings a significant spec bump… but it […]
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Acer Chromebook Spin 714 gets an Intel Raptor Lake upgrade (and up to 32GB of RAM)
A lot of Chromebooks are cheap laptops with barebones specs. But a handful of models come out each year which are designed for folks that want a semi-premium notebook that just happens to ship with Google’s ChromeOS rather than Windows, macOS, or another desktop operating system. Case in point: last year’s Acer Chromebook Spin 714 […]
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Asus Chromebook 14 with Ryzen 3 7320C “Mendocino” chip now available
The Asus Chromebook 14 (CM3401) is a laptop with a 14 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, which puts it squarely into mid-range Chromebook territory. What helps set it apart from most other mid-range Chromebooks though, is the processor. It’s one of the […]
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Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook is now available (12.2 inch FHD+ display and Intel N100)
The new Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook features a 12.2 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display, a 360-degree hinge that lets you use the notebook in laptop or tablet mode, and an Intel Processor N100 chip based on Intel Alder Lake-N architecture. First unveiled in December, the Lenovo Flexi 3i Chromebook is now […]
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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook with Kompanio 500 is available now for $319
The new Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a 14 inch ChromeOS notebook with a few features that help set it apart from entry-level Chromebooks. It’s available with up to a full HD IPS LCD touchscreen display, front-facing speakers, and a full-function USB-C port that can be used for charging, data, and video output. But this […]
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CTL PX11E Special Edition Chromebook has a transparent bottom cover
The CTL Chromebook PX11E “Secure” Special Edition is a budget ChromeOS laptop with an 11.6 inch HD display, an Intel Celeron N4500 Jasper Lake processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage. Up for pre-order for $255, the Chromebook also has something you don’t often find on laptops: a transparent bottom cover that lets you see […]
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Asus Chromebook CR11 and CR11 Flip are Alder Lake-N laptops designed for the classroom
2 Comments on Asus Chromebook CR11 and CR11 Flip are Alder Lake-N laptops designed for the classroomAsus is refreshing its line of budget Chromebooks for the education market with two new models sporting 11.6 inch HD displays, Intel Alder Lake-N processors, and rugged cases. The Asus Chromebook CR11 (CR1102C) is a clamshell-style notebook with support for up to an Intel Processor N200 chip, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage, while the Asus […]