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CES 2012: Hands on with the Samsung Series 3 Chromebox
Samsung was showing off the Series 3 Chromebox here at CES and given it was sitting just to the side of the shiny new Series 5 Chromebook, we figured we would take some time and check it out. The Chromebox is nice enough to look at and as you can see from the images, it more »
CES 2012: Hands on with the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook
We mentioned earlier how Samsung unveiled the Series 5 Chromebook and given how much we like Chrome OS, we had to stop by the Samsung booth to check this one out. And of course, by stop by we mean taking a few pictures that we can share with you, the dear reader. Anyway, the Series more »
CES 2012: Samsung unveils an updated Series 5 Chromebook and Series 3 Chromebook
Coming out of CES, Samsung has unveiled some new Chrome OS devices. The new models will include the Series 3 Chromebox and a Series 5 Chromebook. In terms of the Chromebook, this one is going to arrive sporting a 12.1 inch display along with a Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and more »
Palo Alto City Library to loan out Chromebooks
Google has entered a new partnership to try and get Chromebooks out in front of users. This time Google has struck a deal with the City Library of Palo Alto, CA which will now offer the Chromebooks to patrons. The Palo Alto City Library will now offer Chromebooks for patrons who wish to take them more »
Google begins pushing Chromebooks using the New Tab page in the Chrome browser
Well look what we have here, Google is doing a little Chromebook advertising. Of course, we saw the announcement of the price drop yesterday. And for those who missed it, the Chromebooks (with wi-Fi) have been dropped in price and are now selling for $299. That aside though, the Chromebook advertising is being done by more »
Google gives Chrome OS a facelift, lowers Chromebooks to $299
Google’s trying to spread some holiday cheer with Chromebooks by making a few changes to the interface while also lowering the price of the base Wi-Fi Chromebooks. To make the Chromebook experience more inviting, Google has changed up the login screen. The screen is now a simple white with each user’s login displayed in a more »
Google rolls-out latest Chrome OS update, available for the Cr-48, Samsung Series 5 and Acer AC700
It looks like the folks at Google have rolled-out the latest Chrome OS update. This update will bring the version number up to 15.0.874.117 (platform version 1011.118) and it is available for the Cr-48 as well as the Samsung Series 5 and Acer AC700 notebooks. The update includes quite a few goodies such as the more »
Google continues to update the look of Chrome, enter the redesigned New Tab page
Yesterday we saw the redesign of the Chrome Web Store and today it looks like another Chrome related product has been given an updated look. The latest is the New Tab page in Chrome. Or more specifically, in the Chrome Browser as well as in Chrome OS. Anyway, anyone visiting a new tab page in more »
Chrome Web Store becomes latest Google property to get a facelift
We have seen quite a few updates in terms of new designs for Google properties over the past few weeks, and well, it looks like the Chrome Web Store has become the latest. The new look seems to have gone live this morning and aside from a more streamlined and updated appearance, the navigation links more »
Google no longer requiring Enterprise and Education users to buy Chromebooks on three-year deals
It looks like Google has recently made some changes in terms of Chromebook purchases for those in the enterprise and education markets. And if you remember back, Google originally required these areas to purchase the notebooks on three-year deals. Anyway, it seems Google has recently had a change of heart. Or more specifically, Google has more »
