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Google Expands Retail Availability of Chromebooks

Today, Google announced that it is bringing its Chromebook laptops to more retailers, including Walmart and Staples. Starting now, customers can pick up the Acer Chromebook at one of Walmart’s 2,800 stores nationwide for $199. Meanwhile, Staples will offer a broader selection, with models from Acer, HP and Samsung arriving this weekend. Google’s line of affordable laptops based on Chrome OS will also make their way to select Office Depot, Office Max, Fry’s and TigerDirect stores in the coming months.

Acer Aspire R7’s Bold Design Backfires

The Acer Aspire R7 Windows 8 laptop can be used in four different ways, but the keyboard-touchpad switcheroo makes it an ergonomic nightmare.
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Acer Aspire R7 Gives New Meaning to “All-in-One” PC

Well, that’s different.
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Leap Motion, HP Team Up to Bring Gesture Controls to PCs

Forget mice and trackpads. Soon, you’ll be able to navigate your computer with a wave of your hand.
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Acer C7 Chromebook Gets Boost in Memory, Battery Life

There’s a boost in price as well (though nowhere near Chromebook Pixel levels).
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Google-Built Chromebook Pixel Takes On the Power User

Google branches out on its own with the Chromebook Pixel.
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HP Enters Chromebook Market With Pavilion 14

HP joins the Chromebook fray.
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Apple Unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro With Retina Display, Next-Gen iMac

As expected, Apple unveiled a refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac.
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Google Samsung Chromebook Looks to Woo Consumers With $249 Price Tag

Google hopes to draw in some new Chromebook customers with a very wallet-friendly price.
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Sony Takes Different Angle With Vaio Tap 20, Duo 11 Windows 8 PCs

Did Sony just make the desktop PC cool?
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Vizio’s Laptop Debut Dazzles, Then Fizzles

Five Trends You’ll See in Windows 8 PCs

Lenovo Unleashes Windows 8 Laptops, All-in-One PCs

HP Takes Wraps Off Windows 8 Ultrabooks, Hybrid PC

Sony’s First Ultrabook Targets the Budget-Conscious

TV Maker Vizio Launches First Laptops and All-in-One PCs

So Long, 17-Inch MacBook Pro

Dell Adds Ultrabook, Ivy Bridge Goodness to Inspiron Laptop Line

Sony Expands Vaio E, S Series Laptop Family

Samsung Hits “Play” on Series 7 Gamer Laptop