Google Chrome OS

[Ian]

Google are ramping up the launch of Chrome OS by distributing a first-look CR-48 netbook, showing off some of the capabilities. There are several reviews/previews appearing on the web:

"It's not a consumer laptop, it's a test machine designed to showcase how Chrome OS netbooks will work. As a result, you can't buy one, but you can sign up to get in line for Google's pilot program. Here are our first impressions after a few hours using the machine.

The all-black Cr-48 looks like a stealth fighter. It has rubberized black surfaces, no logos anywhere and has minimal accoutrements: a built-in camera, one USB port, one video-out port, a headphone jack and a power supply. Dual-band Wi-Fi and a world-mode 3G radio are built in, as are a microphone and speakers. It has a 12.1" screen and a full-sized keyboard. At 3 pounds 10 ounces (1.6 kg), it weighs more than I expected it to."

Read more at Wired, or try one of the other sources:

http://labs.v3.co.uk/2010/12/googles-cr-48-c.html
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/37185/chrome-os-notebook-hardware-detailed

Google Chrome Cr48 Official page

 

[V_R]

Interesting.... Had no idea about this!

 

[Ian]

Yep, it sounds like they are going to have a real crack at bringing Linux to the masses - this should be interesting!

 

[muckshifter]

can it play games







application sent

 

[Abarbarian]

Don't get too excited as it will never be on sale here or anywhere in the EEC as you can not get a choice of browser on it.

 

[ASHLEY562]

I would like to know more about it???? can anyone help???