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Google Chromebook Pixel handed out to every IO attendee

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google's IO keynote today, the one and only one this year, has been packed full of news that we can hardly keep up. In the usual Google fashion we've just learned about the first of probably many freebies. Google will be giving each and every developer at Google I/O their very own ChromeBook Pixel.

Google confirms Chromebook Pixel LTE orders will arrive tomorrow

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Apr, 2013

We have a little bit of exciting news this evening from the folks at Google regarding their impressive Chromebook Pixel laptop. Back in March Google stated they'd start shipping around April 8th, but today they've confirmed devices will actually be hitting doorsteps tomorrow, April 12th. So get excited if you spent the cash to get one.

Google Androidbook coming later this year according to rumors

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Apr, 2013

Is it still April Fools' Day? A new report today from the somewhat reliable DigiTimes is reporting that Google is looking to get deeper into the notebook and PC market. Only this won't be a Chromebook, instead it will be an Androidbook. First off that name is terrible. And second, if anything it would be a hybrid device like the ASUS Padfone or the Transformer tablet with a keyboard dock.

Chromebook Pixel with LTE shipping by April 8

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Mar, 2013

Google announced the Chromebook Pixel back in late-February and at that time they offered details on the LTE model, however they had left the shipping timeframe sort of open. Google had said that the LTE equipped Chromebook Pixel would begin shipping in April. And well, true to that word, we now have a shipping date and it is indeed in April.

Google Chromebook Pixel hands-on and first impressions

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Feb, 2013

Google blasted onto the high end laptop scene last week with their all-new Chromebook Pixel. We had a pretty good idea it was coming based on a few leaks, but they shocked everyone with a quick announcement last week. Not to mention the price also being a shocker - to say the least. Offering a 12.85-inch 2560x1700 'Pixel' display, dual-core Intel Core i5 power and more but that price sure is daunting. Read on for our initial impressions.

Google Chromebook Pixel: Justify the cost by considering the extras

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Feb, 2013

Google officially announced the Chromebook Pixel and despite the decent set of specs, it is hard to ignore the price tag. We covered the Chromebook Pixel here in this post, however for those who missed that -- the price is $1,299 for the Wi-Fi only model and $1,499 for a model equipped with LTE. The LTE model also has double the storage as compared to the Wi-Fi only model, but that is beside the point. The point here is that these are some expensive Chromebooks.

Google Chromebook Pixel announced for $1,299

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Feb, 2013

Today Google has just unveiled their brand new Chromebook Pixel. The rumors and leaks from earlier this month turned out to be accurate, and the Mountain View company has just detailed and launched the next evolution in Chromebooks. The Pixel certainly comes at a price, but has tons of amazing features you won't want to miss. Read on for more details.

WSJ: Touchscreen powered Google Chromebooks coming later this year

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Feb, 2013

Google is said to be working on a touchscreen version of the Chromebook. Some of the finer points such as possible manufacturers remain a mystery, however according to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Google "has developed the first touchscreen laptops" powered by Chrome. Judging from the wording in that statement, it would appear as if these are already being tested.

Tegra 4 powered Chromebook leaks with hints of Android

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Feb, 2013

We've been hearing quite a lot lately about Google's other OS, that being their Chrome OS powering a new wave of ultra-portable laptops. The Chromebook is still in its infancy and the past few days we've seen reports that Google may in fact be working on their very own Chromebook. Now it looks like it could be powered by the new NVIDIA Tegra 4, and even have some Android included.

Google Chromebook Pixel leaks with retina-like touchscreen

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2013

The folks from Google have been pushing their Chromebooks pretty hard lately. With options of any shape and size available from multiple laptop manufacturers including Samsung. However, it looks like Google will soon be taking matters into their own hands (think CR-48) and releasing their own device rumored to be the Google Chromebook Pixel. There's a neat video and some pictures that have leaked sharing all types of information.