Tag Archives: Chrome OS device
Cr-48 Machines Begin Arriving Today
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 
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Many outlets are reporting that Google’s test pilot Chrome OS notebook called the Cr-48 have begun arriving today, mostly to members of the press. Google announced that they would be getting a Chrome OS device into the hands of those who can best help the company develop the platform, and a flood of 60,000 of these notebooks will be hitting people’s doorsteps.
First impressions by some who have got their device? The build quality, with the product being made by Inventec, is said to be pretty good, with the machine built around rubberized plastic. For some reason, the battery is large doesn’t sit flush with the bottom but could explain why the device has such a long life without a power adapter (8 hours). [...]
More Details on the Cr-48, and How to Get One
Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 3 Comments
It appears that Google has ordered up and has on hand around 60,000 of their pilot Chrome OS device called the Cr-48. More details are emerging on the specifications of this device.
The processor in this 12.1″ machine has an Intel Atom N455 running at 1.66GHz. No word on the size of the solid state drive, but some speculate it will be 8GB. It has 802.11n, built-in 3G, a long-lasting 8 hour battery with a full keyboard and large trackpad. Oh, and a webcam. It runs Chrome OS and has a jailbreak switch for what really we’re expecting to see – some interesting customizing of this machine.
If you want to get your hands on one, many will see a box on the top of their new tabs in Chrome leading them to a form.
You might also want to check your inbox. I received a message containing this in my email, and I think that was because I signed up for some Chrome OS-related mailing list. Interesting to note is the expiration of this offer, only a three day window here from when I got the message.
Additionally, there is a sign-up page. You can them make your case whether you are a business, educational institution, non-profit, developer or an individual. It’s open until December 21. Good luck with your application!
Cr-48 specs via Lilliputing, NetbookNews
Video: Chrome Notebook Speed
Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Any Chrome device is designed to be blazing fast, and not make you wait to get to your browser. On my current Windows machine, I turn it on and usually walk away to go do something else. All I’m trying to do is get to my browser where I get everything done, and it takes so long to actually get there.
That’s not how Chrome OS is designed.
How much time do you spend waiting to get to your browser?
Google Announces the Cr-48 Chrome OS Netbook for Early Adopters
Posted on 07. Dec, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 14 Comments
Google announced today a number of Chrome OS-related developments, including the launch of the Chrome Web Store, a partnership with Verizon and Citrix as well as the Cr-48 netbook. Here are photos and specifications of this early adoption device.
-12.1″ Display
-SSD Hard Drive
-Full size keyboard
-Intel Atom processor
-World mode 3G with Verizon
-8+ hours of active usage
-8+ days of standby
-Webcam
Sign up for the pilot program here.
Take a Look at the Chome OS Device, with Keyboard
Posted on 04. Dec, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
We have no idea where they got this image, since they didn’t really attribute a source, but here is a look at what is supposedly the Google Chrome OS netbook keyboard. You will notice that there are some things different with this keyboard than your typical setup, like a lack of the top “F” keys, which have been replaced with what appears to be more intuitive functions in this day in age such as regular system functions.
eWeek: Android Likely Changing Chrome OS Strategy
Posted on 21. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
It appears as if we won’t see a Chrome OS device on the market before the end of 2010. That may be because of the resounding success that Android has had over the past year.
Looking back to this time twelve months ago, there were no tablets and Android was but a niche player in the smartphone market. This was the time when Chrome OS was first previewed and the source code was opened.
In an article written by eWeek’s Clint Boulton, he quotes IDC analyst Al Hilwa on a possible shift by Google in its cloud strategy.
“Something happened on the way to birth Chrome OS, and it is called Android,” Hilwa said. “Android has taught Google that maybe the cloud is not everything and there are ways to change the OS market dynamics without a pure cloud approach.”
We’ve talked in this space about the Chrome OS rival Jolibook netbook, which runs a version of Linux that allows one to install native Ubuntu applications as well as runs webapps through Chromium. Perhaps that may be a path that Google takes.
With so much riding on the success of the Chrome Web Store and Chrome itself, that doesn’t seem likely, however. Google is championing the web in its marketing and has a better chance trying to push an entirely new alternative in terms of operating systems with Chrome OS as it is.
Still, there must be a reason behind this delay, right?
via eWeek
Onlygizmos is a Hack Site… But I’ve Gotta Report It
Posted on 20. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 5 Comments
Let me preface this with the fact that Onlygizmos might be the crappiest site I’ve ever had the opportunity to visit reporting Chrome OS news.
Yet they claim they have first hand experience with an Acer Chrome OS netbook. They say that they have interacted with a device that has a 12″ display, an Intel processor and 1 GB of memory. This potential product has no graphics card and has a price point of $300.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a choice but to talk about the fact that the author, “Mr. Spock” has had a hands-on with the Acer Chrome OS netbook.
Yet if “Mr. Spock” is going to really talk about his experiences with a Chrome OS netbook, he should at least reveal his own name. It’s no wonder that a playtime site like Onlygizmos is decidedly of the lowest tier in terms of technology reporting.
People like this really irritate me, as they should you.
Regardless, Onlygizmos clearly sucks. Good luck trying to blog about things when you can’t even use your own name.
CNN: Chrome OS Product Will Arrive in 2010
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 2 Comments
I watched live the Web 2.0 Summit where Eric Schmidt discussed Chrome OS at the end of the Q&A session, and I was a bit confused. Google has said for some time that Chrome OS would arrive at the end of 2010, so his comments took me by surprise when he said, “the software will arrive in the next few months”. There are no longer a few months in 2010.
With that being said, no doubt many in the media have reached out to Google to clarify this statement. It appears that the company is still staying course on a product arriving in 2010.
In a CNN Money article published today, staff writer David Goldman ponders whether or not Chrome OS has missed its chance to shine now that Android has taken off. Near the end of the piece, he quotes a Google spokesperson saying, “We are very happy with the progress of Google Chrome OS and we’ll have more details to share later this year.”
In addition, Goldman cites a source familiar with Google saying that a product would be unveiled before the end of this year.
It may not be on sale, but that’s promising information in that something will be introduced before January 1.
What the Google Branded Chrome OS Device Would Look Like
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 3 Comments
Based on the Digitimes report about the Google-branded netbook running Chrome OS, an estimated initial run of around 60,000 will be produced by original design manufacturer Inventec. The Taiwanese-based company has focused their products on computers that are smaller scale, but as we have heard, the Chrome OS netbook they are developing will be larger fare, likely sporting a 12″ screen complete with a full keyboard and touchpad.
Report: Google Branded Chrome OS Netbook in November
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
The IT manufacturing industry-based Digitimes is reporting that Google is planning to release its own netbook loaded with Chrome OS in November.
There are no details on when this product may ship, but if this is true we should expect some kind of announcement pretty soon. The report also states that devices made by Acer and HP will make their debut in December. The report says that contract manufacturer Inventec will be producing the Google-branded device, while Quanta Computer is handling the latter two.
It isn’t a stretch to believe at this point that a Google-branded reference device will arrive first now that there have been rumors of a Nexus Two type of device in the smartphone space. This could showcase to other companies thinking about Chrome OS the value of using top shelf components and possibly cloud processors made with ARM chips.
Still, it begs the question whatever happened to the rumored tablet that was supposed to arrive soon.
Chrome OS Planned for Devices Other Than Just Netbooks, Tablets
Posted on 20. Sep, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 3 Comments
While it’s clear that the first Chrome OS devices will be netbooks and tablets, Google plans on promoting the platform for devices with other form factors and purposes.
In a job posting on Yahoo Hotjobs, the company is looking for someone to fill the role of Strategic Partnership Development Manager, Chrome OS Distribution. In the posting, the description details the role as “tasked with getting Google’s platforms such as Google TV and Chrome OS embedded onto a variety of consumer electronics devices”. While the posting link may not last, the screenshot provided here will.
So other than putting Chrome OS on your refrigerator to help you shop for groceries, what kind of plans might Google have in getting Chrome OS in the consumer electronics market?
It’s unknown, yet imaginable that the company wants to internet-enable more devices outside of smartphones, tablets and computers. There may be a push to put more digital elements in products previously not thought about, but the idea of having specialized devices for gaming, business and automotive purpose come to mind right away for Chrome OS-specific electronics.
Got any ideas for a Chrome device?
Hexxeh Shows off Touch on a Chrome OS Tablet
Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 8 Comments
A few days ago Hexxeh showed off his newest Chromium project, which is porting his Chrome OS Flow build over to a tablet. Supposedly the device used is an O2 Joggler. Today, he’s posted an early version that is working with touch.
I can’t wait to get my hands on a Chrome OS tablet.
