Tag Archives: Chromebooks
10 things to know about your Chromebook Pixel
Thinking about getting a Chromebook Pixel? We just got ours at Google IO 2013, so come in and see what the revolutionary device is all about!
Lenovo announces ThinkPad X131e Chromebook for education
Chromebooks are booming and we are starting to see more and more manufacturers jump into the game with their latest web-based computers. Here is one we didn’t expect to see around this site for a while, though… Lenovo. The computer maker has just announced the ThinkPad X131e Chromebook, with the …
$99 Chromebooks for education through December 21st
Chromebooks are a great tool for education – a concept we have already covered in the past. They are easily serviceable and manageable, they are fast and simple, and now they are more affordable than ever (going for as low as $200). But what if you need something a bit …
Chrome OS devices now available in-store for UK Chromies
There is nothing like walking into a store and checking out a gadget before purchasing it. This option wasn’t available for UK residents trying to score a new Chromebook, until recently. Google has just announced that 50 PC World and Currys stores throughout the country have Chrome OS devices available …
Google Drive Will be Baked into Chrome OS
One of the biggest flaws of the Chrome OS is that files are very hard to manage on the devices as the built-in file manager leaves a lot to be desired. Sundar Pichai, the Vice President of Chrome has today confirmed that Google will be integrating Google Drive into the …
Google Streamlines Chrome OS Interface to Look Much Better
One of the many complaints lodged at the original launch of Chrome OS was that it looked too much like Chrome the browser. Of course, that’s the point since the operating system is designed to be used entirely online with minimal offline function, but it seems Google has taken notice …
Sony Working on a VAIO Chromebook, Possibly ARM Powered
New Chromebooks are few and far between, so when a Sony VAIO laptop with Chrome OS passed through the FCC our eyes lit up. This new Chromebook from Sony has a 11.6″ display, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB ports, HDMI, and an SD card slot. Unfortuneately that’s about all we know from …
Chromebooks Popular as Educational Tools
While Chromebooks haven’t taken off in the mainstream market, Google has announced that they are popular with school administrators. Schools are deploying 1-to1 programs with the Chromebooks, where each student receives one of the laptops. While this is certainly not the majority of schools, the fact that they seem to …
