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Chromebooks 💻 + ChromeOS. See more on YouTube.
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MergeDroid
@mergedroid.com
· Sep 20
👉 If you're shopping for a Chromebook, check how many years of ChromeOS updates it has left 💻
👉 This 'cheat sheet' may help as a reference point. Not exhaustive + likely not 100% reliable, but should be a useful indicator
Updated September 2025. Shout with any issues spotted 👍
👉 This 'cheat sheet' may help as a reference point. Not exhaustive + likely not 100% reliable, but should be a useful indicator
Updated September 2025. Shout with any issues spotted 👍
What was your first Chromebook? Here's mine, an old friend, the trusty 2013 Acer C720 Chromebook! I'll be re-visiting this one on the channel soon 👍
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What was your first Chromebook? Here's mine, an old friend, the trusty 2013 Acer C720 Chromebook! I'll be re-visiting this one on the channel soon 👍
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
John Lewis have just dropped the price of the lower spec Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" to £399.99 !
Excellent value and even more so when you consider some existing Chromebook owners will have a Chromebook perk to claim £100 cashback too!
Excellent value and even more so when you consider some existing Chromebook owners will have a Chromebook perk to claim £100 cashback too!
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
John Lewis have just dropped the price of the lower spec Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" to £399.99 !
Excellent value and even more so when you consider some existing Chromebook owners will have a Chromebook perk to claim £100 cashback too!
Excellent value and even more so when you consider some existing Chromebook owners will have a Chromebook perk to claim £100 cashback too!
I've expanded on this Chromebook Plus deal in an article here: buymeacoffee.com/mergedroid/3...
November 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I've expanded on this Chromebook Plus deal in an article here: buymeacoffee.com/mergedroid/3...
Great to see the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 models down to their previous lowest prices we've seen from Lenovo UK.
Thanks @pqtdc on X for flagging.
BUT...Lenovo aren't participating in the £100 cashback offer. Very are + have 20% off too for low spec (on pre-order), item: 1601202393
Thanks @pqtdc on X for flagging.
BUT...Lenovo aren't participating in the £100 cashback offer. Very are + have 20% off too for low spec (on pre-order), item: 1601202393
November 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Great to see the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 models down to their previous lowest prices we've seen from Lenovo UK.
Thanks @pqtdc on X for flagging.
BUT...Lenovo aren't participating in the £100 cashback offer. Very are + have 20% off too for low spec (on pre-order), item: 1601202393
Thanks @pqtdc on X for flagging.
BUT...Lenovo aren't participating in the £100 cashback offer. Very are + have 20% off too for low spec (on pre-order), item: 1601202393
Glad to see you're not all savages! 😅
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Glad to see you're not all savages! 😅
20% off select Chromebooks at Very in the UK with code 'CHROME20'. Includes:
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 £223.20
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 £223.20
If possible, combine with the recently shared deal for £100 cashback 🤑
👉 Unboxing/review videos of both on the channel youtube.com/mergedroid/v...
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 £223.20
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 £223.20
If possible, combine with the recently shared deal for £100 cashback 🤑
👉 Unboxing/review videos of both on the channel youtube.com/mergedroid/v...
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
20% off select Chromebooks at Very in the UK with code 'CHROME20'. Includes:
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 £223.20
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 £223.20
If possible, combine with the recently shared deal for £100 cashback 🤑
👉 Unboxing/review videos of both on the channel youtube.com/mergedroid/v...
ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 £223.20
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 £223.20
If possible, combine with the recently shared deal for £100 cashback 🤑
👉 Unboxing/review videos of both on the channel youtube.com/mergedroid/v...
Check your Chromebook Perks for a loyalty offer. The Google Spark Campaign offers either:
👉 £100 cashback on a Chromebook Plus model
👉£30 on a 'regular' Chromebook
Thanks to @greatmedwardo on X for the spot!
👉 £100 cashback on a Chromebook Plus model
👉£30 on a 'regular' Chromebook
Thanks to @greatmedwardo on X for the spot!
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Check your Chromebook Perks for a loyalty offer. The Google Spark Campaign offers either:
👉 £100 cashback on a Chromebook Plus model
👉£30 on a 'regular' Chromebook
Thanks to @greatmedwardo on X for the spot!
👉 £100 cashback on a Chromebook Plus model
👉£30 on a 'regular' Chromebook
Thanks to @greatmedwardo on X for the spot!
ChromeOS 141: Optimised Battery Charging Update
👉 New video on the channel: youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
👉 New video on the channel: youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ChromeOS 141: Optimised Battery Charging Update
👉 New video on the channel: youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
👉 New video on the channel: youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
Finally, one of the new convertible Chromebook Plus models from Lenovo is available,....almost!
Very in the UK have the Intel Core 3 N355 powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 available to pre-order (Item: 1601238140). Delivery = 13th November
Even the listing references "ChromeOS High Royalty"! 👑
Very in the UK have the Intel Core 3 N355 powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 available to pre-order (Item: 1601238140). Delivery = 13th November
Even the listing references "ChromeOS High Royalty"! 👑
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Finally, one of the new convertible Chromebook Plus models from Lenovo is available,....almost!
Very in the UK have the Intel Core 3 N355 powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 available to pre-order (Item: 1601238140). Delivery = 13th November
Even the listing references "ChromeOS High Royalty"! 👑
Very in the UK have the Intel Core 3 N355 powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 available to pre-order (Item: 1601238140). Delivery = 13th November
Even the listing references "ChromeOS High Royalty"! 👑
The higher spec Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is back in stock at Currys in the UK (and they still have the lower spec option too).
Nothing too special on price, unless you're a student and can get the 10% off. Argos offer a £50 e-gift card and CostCo UK are slightly cheaper.
Nothing too special on price, unless you're a student and can get the 10% off. Argos offer a £50 e-gift card and CostCo UK are slightly cheaper.
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The higher spec Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is back in stock at Currys in the UK (and they still have the lower spec option too).
Nothing too special on price, unless you're a student and can get the 10% off. Argos offer a £50 e-gift card and CostCo UK are slightly cheaper.
Nothing too special on price, unless you're a student and can get the 10% off. Argos offer a £50 e-gift card and CostCo UK are slightly cheaper.
Benchmarking the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" (powered by the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor) with Speedometer 3.1 💻
When I wasn't screen recording at the same time I saw a score of 27 (+/- 2.3)
Let me know how your Chromebook scores! 📊
When I wasn't screen recording at the same time I saw a score of 27 (+/- 2.3)
Let me know how your Chromebook scores! 📊
October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Benchmarking the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" (powered by the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor) with Speedometer 3.1 💻
When I wasn't screen recording at the same time I saw a score of 27 (+/- 2.3)
Let me know how your Chromebook scores! 📊
When I wasn't screen recording at the same time I saw a score of 27 (+/- 2.3)
Let me know how your Chromebook scores! 📊
Which Acer Chromebook Plus? 514 vs. 516 (2025)
👉 New video on the channel: www.youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
👉 New video on the channel: www.youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Which Acer Chromebook Plus? 514 vs. 516 (2025)
👉 New video on the channel: www.youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
👉 New video on the channel: www.youtube.com/@MergeDroid/...
Geekbench 6 scores of the Chromebook and Chromebook Plus I've run it on so far.
The 2025 Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and 516 performing really well, but you can see why the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is such a jump ahead of everything else right now! 💥
The 2025 Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and 516 performing really well, but you can see why the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is such a jump ahead of everything else right now! 💥
October 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Geekbench 6 scores of the Chromebook and Chromebook Plus I've run it on so far.
The 2025 Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and 516 performing really well, but you can see why the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is such a jump ahead of everything else right now! 💥
The 2025 Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and 516 performing really well, but you can see why the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" is such a jump ahead of everything else right now! 💥
Another for the Google Gemini blooper reel 🤣
October 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Another for the Google Gemini blooper reel 🤣
Screenshots of the Settings app in ChromeOS showing the power menu:
- ChromeOS 141 = new 'Optimised Charging' choices
- ChromeOS 140 = older option, only offers 'Adaptive Charging'
- ChromeOS 141 = new 'Optimised Charging' choices
- ChromeOS 140 = older option, only offers 'Adaptive Charging'
October 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Screenshots of the Settings app in ChromeOS showing the power menu:
- ChromeOS 141 = new 'Optimised Charging' choices
- ChromeOS 140 = older option, only offers 'Adaptive Charging'
- ChromeOS 141 = new 'Optimised Charging' choices
- ChromeOS 140 = older option, only offers 'Adaptive Charging'
ChromeOS 141 is rolling out, time to update your Chromebook 🎉
You'll be able to check out the new battery settings I shared previously 🔋
You'll be able to check out the new battery settings I shared previously 🔋
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
ChromeOS 141 is rolling out, time to update your Chromebook 🎉
You'll be able to check out the new battery settings I shared previously 🔋
You'll be able to check out the new battery settings I shared previously 🔋
Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 in the UK 🤞
blog.google/products/chr...
blog.google/products/chr...
Acer’s new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is here with powerful AI features
The new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is here, with powerful new generative AI features.
blog.google
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra powered Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 in the UK 🤞
blog.google/products/chr...
blog.google/products/chr...
Did we need the Intel N50 processor in a Chromebook?
👉 New video published on the YouTube channel
👉 New video published on the YouTube channel
October 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Did we need the Intel N50 processor in a Chromebook?
👉 New video published on the YouTube channel
👉 New video published on the YouTube channel
Results of Tuesday's quiz on YouTube. Glad to see the majority went for 'PCMerge' 🤣
October 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Results of Tuesday's quiz on YouTube. Glad to see the majority went for 'PCMerge' 🤣
✨ New Chromebook, New* Processor
I took the plunge and ordered (another!) 2025 ASUS Chromebook CX14 because I'm really curious to see how the 2023 Intel N50 processor performs in reality.
BTW, I share updates like this early to Channel Members on YouTube + Supporters on Buy Me a Coffee☕️
I took the plunge and ordered (another!) 2025 ASUS Chromebook CX14 because I'm really curious to see how the 2023 Intel N50 processor performs in reality.
BTW, I share updates like this early to Channel Members on YouTube + Supporters on Buy Me a Coffee☕️
October 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
✨ New Chromebook, New* Processor
I took the plunge and ordered (another!) 2025 ASUS Chromebook CX14 because I'm really curious to see how the 2023 Intel N50 processor performs in reality.
BTW, I share updates like this early to Channel Members on YouTube + Supporters on Buy Me a Coffee☕️
I took the plunge and ordered (another!) 2025 ASUS Chromebook CX14 because I'm really curious to see how the 2023 Intel N50 processor performs in reality.
BTW, I share updates like this early to Channel Members on YouTube + Supporters on Buy Me a Coffee☕️
Lenovo's UK site now for the first time has stock of the lower AND higher spec options of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14". However, their current prices can be easily beaten right now with stock available at Argos and Costco UK (for the higher spec) + Currys (for the lower spec).
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Lenovo's UK site now for the first time has stock of the lower AND higher spec options of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14". However, their current prices can be easily beaten right now with stock available at Argos and Costco UK (for the higher spec) + Currys (for the lower spec).
The lowest price we've seen on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" higher spec'd model is now available at CostCo in the UK.
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The lowest price we've seen on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" higher spec'd model is now available at CostCo in the UK.
Significant discount on the Intel Core Ultra 5 based version of the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus at Currys in the UK.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Significant discount on the Intel Core Ultra 5 based version of the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus at Currys in the UK.