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News on the latest Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices.

Chromebooks Launching in 6 New Countries

Further to yesterday's announcement, Google has confirmed that Chromebooks will be launching in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands and Ireland.

19 March 2013

Chromebooks now available in Australia

Chromebooks have finally made their way down under, with the Samsung Chromebook and Acer C7 available to purchase from today.

18 March 2013

Acer Update C7 Chromebook with 4GB RAM & 6 Hours Battery Life

Acer has today released a revised version of their C7 Chromebook. RAM is upgraded to 4GB and battery life has increased to 6 hours. Available today for $279.99

12 March 2013

Chromebook Pixel: Full Spec Sheet

With the Chromebook Pixel’s official launch yesterday, we finally have the completed specs of Google’s halo device. Screen 12.85″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio 2560 x 1700 at 239 PPI 400 nit screen brightness 178° […]

22 February 2013

It’s Official! Chromebook Pixel, Google’s first Chromebook.

It has been rumoured for many weeks. Leaked advert, touchscreen features added to Chrome OS and code directly referencing the “Link” device. Today, Google has finally released the Chromebook Pixel, Google’s first Chromebook.  Chromebooks have […]

21 February 2013

Strong Acer Chromebook sales, Chrome OS future looks bright

Acer released its second Chromebook, the C7, back in November 2012. Acer's President Jim Wong reports that the Acer C7 has sold 50,000 units to date.

28 January 2013

HP Chromebook Revealed in Leaked Spec Sheet [Update]

A few weeks into 2013, it appears Google is turning the heat up on its Chrome OS platform with Lenovo releasing their first Chromebook last week. It now appears HP is set to do same with its first Chromebook.

28 January 2013

New Chrome OS Devices for Early 2013 [Updated]

Today, both Acer and Lenovo have announced that they will be releasing new Chrome OS devices within the new few weeks. Lenovo enters this market for the first time with their own Chromebook, while Acer adds a Chromebox to their Chrome OS line-up.

17 January 2013

Images of Acer’s 2nd Gen Chromebook Leak Online

Images of Acer's second-generation Chromebook have reportedly been leaked online. Spanish tech blog Minimachines purports to show the device, dubbed the AC710 although doesn't provide any details beyond this.

11 November 2012