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    Google Announces CR-48 Netbook Powered by Chrome OS Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by dietcokefiend, Dec 8, 2010.

  1. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    Today during the press launch of Google's Chrome OS, they released the first notebook that will be available with the new operating system. The Google CR-48 will offer a down-to-basics design without the superfluous ?stuff' that you might find on a regular notebook; cap-lock buttons, old fashion spinning media, function keys, and excessive heat output.

    Read the full content of this Article: Google Announces CR-48 Netbook Powered by Chrome OS

     
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    dietcokefiend, Dec 8, 2010
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  2. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Wow interesting news. So, Google will also be the laptop brand? I like the screen size.
     
    unreal25, Dec 8, 2010
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  3. linuxwanabe

    linuxwanabe Notebook Evangelist

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    Google is not going into the hardware business and this is just a large scale hardware trial. Google is really just pushing a cloud oriented operating system, not the hardware itself.

    I honestly can't even guess what this thing would go for? This is really just a "thin client," so if it was sold in high volumes, it should be cheaper than a netbook. Looking at the hardware, I'm thinking it's worth less than $200. However, I've never seen a reasonable priced thin client before, since most go to large enterprises.

    Anyway, I'm not all that excited so far by the looks of this thing. Wow, what poor connectivity! I guess that's the entire point - force people to work in the cloud. Ho-hum. Boring. Common, Google, what's the next big idea?

    Still, the Google name has some magic and I predict it's only a matter of time before they start appearing on eBay for obscene prices!
     
    linuxwanabe, Dec 8, 2010
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  4. linuxwanabe

    linuxwanabe Notebook Evangelist

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    Google isn't getting in the hardware business, just putting out hardware for evaluation to generate some buzz about Chrome OS.
     
    linuxwanabe, Dec 8, 2010
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  5. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    UPS delivered one to me today, anyone else got one yet?
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Dec 16, 2010
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  6. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did google tell you that you were going to get one before they sent it to you?
     
    kobe, Dec 16, 2010
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  7. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Did you get any confirmation when you submitted your application? It didn't even say anything that would indicated my app was submitted when I did it.
     
    unreal25, Dec 16, 2010
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  8. MidnightSun

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    You should have gotten a plain screen with the Chrome logo thanking you for submitting your app and telling you that you will be further notified if you are selected, if I remember correctly.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 16, 2010
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  9. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Correct. However, no further notification was given unless you consider UPS delivering a package notification.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Dec 16, 2010
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  10. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    I'm jealous!
     
    Bearclaw, Dec 16, 2010
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  11. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    Was exactly the same way with me. I guess Google really wants to take you by surprise.
     
    MGS2392, Dec 21, 2010
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  12. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    See this thread for more.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 21, 2010
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  13. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    You're joking right?
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Dec 21, 2010
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  14. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If you are referring to my post then I meant more about your CR-48, not more CR-48s.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 21, 2010
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  15. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Oh, haha. It sounded like you referred me to my own review. LOL
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Dec 21, 2010
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