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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.
Apple Unveils MacBook Air With All-Day Battery Life
Apple’s new MacBook Air laptops are powered by Intel’s latest Haswell processors and are available starting today.
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.
Acer Aspire R7 Gives New Meaning to “All-in-One” PC
Well, that’s different.
Acer C7 Chromebook Gets Boost in Memory, Battery Life
There’s a boost in price as well (though nowhere near Chromebook Pixel levels).
Google-Built Chromebook Pixel Takes On the Power User
Google branches out on its own with the Chromebook Pixel.
HP Enters Chromebook Market With Pavilion 14
HP joins the Chromebook fray.
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.
Vizio’s Laptop Debut Dazzles, Then Fizzles
TV maker Vizio’s entry into the laptop market has a lot of bright spots, but ultimately stumbles.
HP Takes Wraps Off Windows 8 Ultrabooks, Hybrid PC
HP’s first Windows 8 offerings include a machine for those who can’t decide between a tablet and a laptop.
