Chrome OS 75 Stable Channel version rollout resumes on a limited basis...
After a late rollout that was later paused, Chrome OS 75 appears ready. Well, at least for the Pixel Slate, which is currently the only device listed as getting the update. That's actually a smart...
View ArticlePixel Slate is $100 off and includes a free Google or Brydge keyboard
If the Pixel Slate meets your needs, this week is a great time to buy one. Google is selling all models of the Chrome OS tablet for $100 off and including your choice of either Google or Brydge keyboard.
View ArticleFCC filing from Quanta suggests Atlas Chromebook, aka Pixelbook 2, getting...
An FCC filing from Quanta shows a device with fast Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With the FCC ID number looking similar to the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate, this could be the first real hardware info on the...
View ArticleAbout the recent Atlas / Pixelbook 2 CPU benchmarks: Why I don’t buy them...
Recent Geekbench listings suggest the next Pixelbook, likely Atlas, will use the same chipsets as the Pixel Slate. That doesn't make sense for a few reasons.
View ArticleGoogle deal cuts $250 off the price of any Pixel Slate with a keyboard buy
Google is following up last month's Pixel Slate deal with a new one: Buy a keyboard for the Chrome OS tablet and you'll get $250 off a Pixel Slate through August 18.
View ArticleI bought a new Chromebook with 16 GB of RAM. Should you?
Even with the great discount I got on an Acer Chromebook Spin 13 with 16 GB of memory, I don't recommend most people get "this much Chromebook." Here's why, who should, and who shouldn't.
View ArticleGoogle discounts the Pixel Slate by $250 and includes your choice of keyboard
Until September 5, you can save $250 on any Pixel Slate and get a free keyboard, worth up to $199. Sure, there won't be a Slate successor, but it will still get new features and software updates...
View ArticleAmazon deal offers nearly $450 off on Google Pixel Slate and keyboard bundle
If your only major knock against the Google Pixel Slate was the high price, you just ran out of excuses to buy one. You can get $250 off all three Pixel Slate models and get an included Pixel Slate...
View ArticlePixelbook Go: A lower priced Pixel Slate in laptop form factor
Launched today, Pixelbook Go starts at $649. It's aimed at "people on the go" but aren't we all? And I can't help but think this is a slight reworking of the Pixel Slate in a laptop form factor.
View ArticleWhy Pixelbook Go isn’t the Pixelbook 2, according to Google
The Pixelbook Go portents a change in Google's Chromebook strategy as evidenced by the internals and starting price. Prior to getting my review unit today, I spoke with Google's Ben Janofsky to discuss...
View ArticlePixelbook Go review: Premium price for a premium device
After 80 hours of using the $849 Pixelbook Go, I have to admit that Google changed my mind from "meh" to "oh yeah!" Is it worth the premium price? Yes, but not for everyone.
View ArticleWho is the Google Pixelbook Go for, and not for?
Two weeks of using the Pixelbook Go shed more light on just who this Chromebook is, and isn't for. Keep in mind: It's not a budget Chromebook. Pixelbook Go is a budget Pixelbook.
View ArticleBlack Friday 2019 deal: Pixel Slate with keyboard and pen, starting at $449
I don't think you'll see a better deal any time soon on the Pixel Slate bundle deals that went live today. All models are $350 off and include both a Slate keyboard and Pixelbook Pen.
View ArticleUsing a mouse? Here’s how to disable the trackpad on your Chromebook
Using a mouse with your Chromebook or Chrome tablet? You might accidentally graze that trackpad when typing. Here's how to disable the trackpad so that doesn't happen.
View ArticleMy pick for 2019 Chromebook of the year
Although there were many interesting and solid Chromebooks debuting in 2019, my pick for Chromebook of the year is the Pixelbook Go. Here's why.
View ArticleGoogle Store discounts Pixel Slate between $300 and $700, includes keyboard...
Google has discounted its Pixel Slate in the past, but not this much: Between $300 and $700, including pen and keyboard. Could this be the end of Pixel Slate inventory and should you buy one? My thoughts.
View ArticleMy pick for 2020 Chromebook of the year
2020 was a terrible year for many important things that I needn’t remind you of. But, I think it was a great year for Chromebooks. We saw more high-end options from companies not named Google, for...
View ArticleNo Pixelbook successor in 2022 isn’t all doom and gloom
Last week, we learned there would be no Pixelbook in 2022. The information came directly from Chrys Tsolaki, Retail Partner Manager for Chromebooks at Google, as reported from a Qualcomm event...
View ArticleSo long Pixelbook? I can live with that.
After earlier suggesting a new model was in the works for 2023, Google has reportedly canceled its next Pixelbook. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter, speaking to The Verge. I’ve...
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