Chrome OS

Acer sticks with Google Chrome OS for laps, desks

Leigh D. StarkJanuary 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.... (Read More)

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Acer preps all-in-ones and wearables for 2015

Leigh D. StarkJune 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.... (Read More)

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Google updates Chromebook Pixel with USB Type-C

Leigh D. StarkMarch 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. ... (Read More)

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

Leigh D. StarkJanuary 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?... (Read More)

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Acer looks beyond Windows with more Chrome machines

Leigh D. StarkOctober 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.... (Read More)

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

Leigh D. StarkSeptember 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.... (Read More)

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Review: HP Chromebook 11 (11-2002tu)

Leigh D. StarkAugust 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?... (Read More)

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HP’s 2014 slate looks to budgets with Google

Leigh D. StarkJune 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.... (Read More)

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