Google recently unveiled a new Android tablet called the Pixel C that promises one of the purest Android experience one can get on a slate. The device was developed in house and much like its Chromebook brother, the Google Pixel, has stellar specs that blasts other Android tablets in the market out of the water.  

For starters, the device’s 10.2-inch display boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1800 pixels (which gives it a screen density of 308ppi). It also has a NVidia Tegra X1 chip with a quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and a Maxwell GPU.

The Pixel C takes a jab at the iPad Pro and the Surface 3 Pro can be offered with a detachable keyboard for maximum productivity. Just like its rivals from Apple and Microsoft, the Pixel C’s keyboard makes use of magnets and is fully adjustable. Moreover, the keyboard doubles as a cover when not in use and is recharged wirelessly by the tablet itself.

There’s no word yet on availability and release dates but Google has confirmed that the pricing will start at $499 for the 32GB version and $599 for the 64GB version. On the other hand, the optional keyboard will retail for an additional $149.

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PCs on a stick aren’t exactly a new idea in the tech space. There have been manufacturers who have made almost identical products and yet there’s still room for new players in the game. Asus is the latest company to join this small group of players with the Chromebit.

The stick, which is powered by Google’s Chrome OS packs a Rockchip RK3288 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of on-board storage. The chip connects to a TV or an external monitor via an HDMI connection while Bluetooth is used for connecting peripherals like a keyboard and mouse.

Just like other Chrome-OS-powered devices, educational institutions and businesses are likely to be the destination of the Chromebit, though Asus promised that it will also be available as a retail release.

Asus is planning to launch the Chromebit by Q3 2015 at a suggested retail price of around $100.

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Lenovo announced today two new Chromebooks with 11.6-inch displays – the N20 and N20p.

Both models have exactly the same specs which includes a quad-core Intel Celeron processor, up to 4GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. The Chromebooks also get 8-hour battery cell, Bluetooth v4.0.2, Wi-Fi, two USB ports, an HDMI-out, an SSD card and a 1MP webcam.

The main difference between the N20 and N20p would be their displays and their hinges. The N20p features a 10-point touchscreen display and a hinge that can rotate up to 300 degrees giving the N20p similar capabilities to Lenovo’s Yoga line.

The Lenovo N20 will be available starting July for $279 while the more expensive N20p will hit retail stores in August for $329.

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Samsung is definitely in love with the faux leather texture it’s putting on its newest line of smartphones. In fact, it’s so into the fake leather feel that it has decided to bring the design element into its latest Chrome OS-powered device – the Samsung Chromebook 2.

The new Chromebook will be offered in two versions – an 11-inch model which features a 1366 x 768 resolution display, an octa-core processor similar to the one on the recently launched Galaxy S5, 4GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the 13-inch version of the Chromebook 2 that offers a higher 1080p resolution display.

In the software department, the new Chromebooks will get Google Hangouts and Samsung’s AirDroid service for free for an entire year.

The Samsung Chromebook 2 13-inch edition will be available next month for $400 while the smaller 11-inch version will be priced at around $320.

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HP might have the title of building the first Android-powered AIO computer but it’s LG who was first in announcing a Chrome OS-powered AIO. Announced just a few hours ago, the Chromebase is scheduled to be formally unveiled at next year’s CES.

The AIO packs a 21.5-inch IPS full HD display, an Intel Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage via a solid state drive. The device also comes with a 1.3MP camera, a microphone, built-in 5W speakers, an HDMI-in port, three USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port and an Ethernet port.

According to LG, the Chromebase has been designed for use in businesses rather than as a consumer product. It’s main target would be schools and businesses like hotels and call centers, which is how the company justifies the lowered specs.

LG hasn’t said anything yet about pricing and availability, but we’ll surely get more details as CES approaches.

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Dell might have come a little late in the Google services adoption game but its making up for lost time by releasing Google-related devices in recent months. Aside from bringing back its Venue-branded tablet, the American PC maker will also release its first Chromebook – the Dell Chromebook 11.

However, unlike other Chromebooks in the market today, the Dell Chromebook is actually designed with a specific market in mind – educational institutions.

Designed for use in the classroom, the Chromebook 11 packs an 11-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The laptop is powered by an Intel Celeron processor and packs a 720p camera, two USB 3.0 ports, 2GB or 4GB of RAM, a solid state drive and a battery pack that is said to last for at least 10 hours.

The Chromebook is also supported by both Dell’s and Google’s cloud-based services. For starters, it features Dell’s Wyse PocketCloud service. Moreover, the device is equipped with a number of education-centric features including a w4eb-based console that allows teachers and education administrators to track students’ activities as well as pushing or uninstalling apps on the device.

The Dell Chromebook 11 will be available starting January 2014 in the US and UK for around $300.

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Acer announced today its first touchscreen Chromebook – the C720P. This Chromebook features an 11.6-inch LED display with (you guessed it) 720p resolution.

The C720P is powered by an Intel Celeron 2955U processor complimented by a 32GB solid state drive and 2GB of RAM. It also comes with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, an HDMI jack and an SD card slot. Moreover, Acer is providing 100GB worth of Google Drive cloud storage for two years. In terms of dimensions, the C720P measures a cool 0.78 inches thick and tips the scales at 2.98 pounds. Battery is rated at around 7.5 hours.

The Acer C720P will be available next month starting in the United States at Best Buy, Amazon and Acer stores for $299. There’s also a $199 variant that offers less storage space and drops the letter P in its model name.

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