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Archive: 03-2013

Pricey Chromebook Pixel: Built well but impractical to upgrade

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Google Chromebook Pixel and shows you why it’s easy to open and service, but nearly impossible to upgrade.

Posted by Bill Detwiler | March 14, 2013, 1:25 PM PDT

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