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Acer sticks with Google Chrome OS for laps, desks

January 5, 2016

Acer makes a bunch of computers, and most of these tend to get Windows on them, but if you prefer your machines to be made for the web without the threat of most viruses, two models from Acer coming this year could suit....

Acer preps all-in-ones and wearables for 2015

June 1, 2015

Looking to buy a computer these days? Acer might have your dream product, as the company previews its wares ahead of Computex this week, revealing desktops, laptops, and a wearable or two....

Google updates Chromebook Pixel with USB Type-C

March 13, 2015

Apple isn’t the only one with the new “Type-C” USB ports, as Google has this week updated its high-resolution Chromebook Pixel, and guess what? Type-C USB is there with it. ...

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Review: Built to last: Lenovo’s ThinkPad 11e Chromebook reviewed

January 29, 2015

If you're at all worried that a laptop mightn't survive the backpack of one of your kids, Lenovo's decision to make a military grade computer for under $700 might grab some attention. Now, is it any good?...

Acer looks beyond Windows with more Chrome machines

October 21, 2014

There’s more to computers than just Windows or Mac, and Acer is looking beyond both of those (or the only one of those it’s allowed to use) as the company embraces Google’s Chrome in two laptops and one small desktop box....

HP’s student-ready laptops fight for space in the backpacks of your kids

September 11, 2014

All eyes may well be on Apple’s iPhone 6 this week, but there’s a place in our hearts and possibly the luggage your kids drag to school every day for some notebooks made by HP, with machines for the little ones when you’re on a real budget....

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Review: Review: HP Chromebook 11 (11-2002tu)

August 25, 2014

HP’s Chromebook 11 takes the familiar Chromebook formula and splashes it with a new coat of paint, but is it a great value, or could you find a better laptop without the colourful exterior?...

HP’s 2014 slate looks to budgets with Google

June 5, 2014

The netbook may well be dead, but HP still wants to offer customers inexpensive computers, as the company explores more options with Google’s Android and Chrome....

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Review: Australia’s first touch-friendly Chromebook: Acer’s C720P reviewed

March 20, 2014

Everything seems to need a touchscreen these days, and Acer’s getting in on that, adding a touch panel to its C720 Chromebook. Does it make the computer better?...

Acer brings touch to a Chromebook and a tiny tablet

March 12, 2014

Portable computers look set to improve this month, as Acer releases a budget tablet destined to take on Apple’s iPad Mini, and a new Chromebook that lets gives your fingers some more fun....

Naked Geeks – February 15, 2014

February 15, 2014

This week on the Naked Geeks,we’re taking a long hard look at the life of memory cards and when they should fail, as well as what to do if it happens. There will also be news, a budget laptop reviewed, and a wolf whistle or two. ...

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Review: Acer’s $399 C720 Chromebook reviewed

February 13, 2014

Acer’s second attempt at a Chromebook has a new processor, better keyboard, and a slightly slimmer build. Does Acer perfect the Chrome idea this time around, or will the third time be the charm?...