Unboxing the Google Cr-48 Chrome Notebook

[laythkamal]

I meant it can run Ubuntu

[laythkamal]

Hey guys for who don't know, the CR-48 ( I don't know about the other chromebooks) can natively run ubuntun

[SuperUnderOver]

I don't understand why they couldn't sell them like this, instead of making those weird Samsung laptops with chromebook...this one just sees much more elegant, smooth and simple, exactly what chrome was based on.

[TeeZ1990]

Can you use an external CD/DVD drive and watch movies?

[MarcusLKF001]

Yes! It blends!

[Fire27hun]

try double clicking shift for capslock, maybe its like the ipod ;)

[ninjaspion]

If you don't have network access your computer is useless! GREAT!

* this great was typed using my CAPS

[ninjaspion]

If I don't agree to the terms, can I return the notebook and will they return my money?

[damessenjah7]

How can it have no CD Player thats wack! Not gonna be able to compete with the likes of Macbook Pro users, dont see the appeal personally!

[quakj]

y dose ev body have my computer screen (the acer one) im i going crazy

[FatalSe73n]

so...umm....what happens when the network goes down?

[Darkkish]

@FatalSe73n your data is backed up locally to the computer as well as whatever google apps you have installed.

[oldlyswansea]

how much ram dose it have and what type of hard drive dose it have ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

[FloppyEmperor]

@UnKracked I see what you did thar.

[miles5501]

I WANT ONE NOW. GIMME GIMME

[JonathanRichardz]

Looks like a windows computer trying to look like macbook

[ADEC00L]

the letters on the keyboard arent in capital. which really irritates me

[Krazeel]

This better costs less than 50$... You can buy an used ipod for that and it does far more.

[dodgydogman]

@Krazeel lol oh u.

[CrazyInvaderX]

Google Chrome OS is a web browser that you CANT FUCKING EXIT

[ThePoisonedBlade]

@CrazyInvaderX Idiot. If you didn't notice, that's the whole point: everything is done on the web. Yeah, I know, it's so sad, you won't be able to play stupid video games.

[CrazyInvaderX]

@ThePoisonedBlade Yeah, and if you dont have an unlimited data usage deal on your ISP youre fucked since the whole thing runs on the web. Not only that, you cant even get apps that dont run on the web. Does it even have a hard drive? No. Does it have apps? Yes, but you need to download them, and also, you cant get a CD for the app so people without a credit card cant get SHIT on Google Chrome OS.

[CrazyInvaderX]

@ThePoisonedBlade Maybe its not that i play "stupid video games", but the fact that google is retarded in most of the things that they do, and most of their ideas are copied. Did you notice that they dont make their own hardware?

[23AVNI23]

5 people use internet explorer 

[bostonj24]

where is the debug button?

[simbeh778]

I <3 Google

[tatsf226]

can i run media file like wvm, rvmb? does it work without internet connection?

[Markos300589]

Dude, that is a HUGE battery

[SHADOSTRYKR]

@williamstart123456 huh?

[SHADOSTRYKR]

it looks like its from 1997

[halflifeproductionz]

how much is it?

[lelithaMohan]

good one

[stephen20047]

<3

[classikz]

No, google agreement says they own you.

[extremelyhellomoto]

Once I got mine, I was able to root it and really customize it using instructions from cr48spot.info

[yankeeboy421]

Two computer screens and an ipad <3

[TheW4RP1G]

I have an ION graphics chip in my netbook that allows me to play games and watch HD movies, and an Intel graphics chip for less demanding applications and exceptional battery life. I have a large hard drive to store everything for easy access. And although I use a chrome browser, I have the freedom to use others. All of this cost less than $500. Why would anyone get a Google notebook with less features? I personally don't see the google cloud as a worthwhile feature. This thing better be cheap.

[SuccessTHRUdaLORD]

@TheW4RP1G

That's exactly what I'm thinking. It will be a very very long time for the cloud to get actual good applications that meet the demands of current PC's. But if this is not cheap then I'm not going to get it.

[Jimalax11]

This guy doesn't know fucking shit about computers

[georgehrowe]

@jhuicochea100 You clearly do not know what you're talking about. It's running ChromeOS which takes up space. There's no such thing as a computer that doesn't have any memory whatsoever, it needs a hard drive if only to store the browser, cookies and settings.

[view52]

Have you received more then 1 cr-48?,i've been hearing recently of a few folks receiving more then 1 of them for testing.I luckily received 1 about a month ago and find it to be a good web appliance

[PS3gamer2010]

haha, ive got the same JBL speakers, NEAT :P

[crawford6099]

This notebook is amazing I am so happy with it i hope they continue to update the software and make it even better!!!!!!

[stdruler]

The box looks like a smiley face. (:

[gagansingh86]

got mine today!

[KDALove]

I got mine just today. Using it to comment right now!

[MrNikosNikolaidis]

do love not CAPS xD

[anmol123]

how big is the SSD?

[Wilfr3dd]

@anmol123 16GB

[brooks718]

@NYprinc3 ... nope, the mac pro has a conventional hard drive not and SSD, has more ports and more importantly more varied ports, it also operates in a standard OS way while cr48's OS is more a conduit for cloud computing. a closer analogy would be the macair (but again a far different enterprise).

[MagiculMexican]

my friend got one and im using it right this second its awesome!

[MUTORIALS]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW WHERE IS THE CAPSLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stephen20047]

@MUTORIALS  USE THE SHIFT KEY

[MUTORIALS]

@stephen20047 IM USED TO USE THE CAPSLOCK *capslock* H *capslock* i...

[xEliTExCobr4x]

@MUTORIALS Its not supposed 2 hav 1 , its a beta comp

[Theazadora]

@andybeal How Do You Get It?!?!?!?!?! im looking to get one. i saw it and wanted to try it, connsidering that it uses cloud computing. also .,.. how safe is my documents because its put online????

[abasanti]

Shitty video. For someone who works in marketing I'm unimpressed.

[texxs01]

so can you do anything with it except use a web browser? Can you install software? Will it work with out an internet connection?

[ItsThreeDogHere]

I am currently praying and hoping to get one. I signed up recently and I hope they choose me!

[savethechilds]

thumbs up so every one can see

if you want to make the world a better place goto /watch?v=iK0UlfHXFm4

[MrTBDude]

but does it blend?

[jester3454]

@MrTBDude yes it does

[KidThatDoesEverythin]

@MrTBDude it does actually, go check :)

[valdeznick38]

@MrTBDude yes!!!!

[bitlhninja]

@MrTBDude yes it does

[ImpulzeHD]

@MrTBDude yes it does! :D

[rezaka116]

@MrTBDude YES ! /watch?v=gOO1Z4u2Aq4&feature=r­elmfu

[n0offence]

how much dose it cost

????????

[MattJamesHisle]

@n0offence It is free

[n0offence]

@MattJamesHisle WHAT WHERE CAN I GET 1

[n0offence]

@n0offence come on where can i get 1 ????

[hobbocidal]

@n0offence Well if you are a finalist in the Google science Fair, you get one :) :) :):) :)

[vichetmeng]

This laptop just got blended... :/

[sergo40]

@vichetmeng ROFL xD i was just watching the "Will it blend" video too xD

[HyvelTjuven]

Browsing as a guest = Browsing for porn.

[jaguirre101]

How long did it take for you to recive it? Liek when you signed up for it how many weeks or days did it take for it to come to you?

[gothbot6k]

Is it possible to change the OS and what are the tech specs also what is the screen size?

[fordtrkman16]

Looks like a black book

[screamingcow16]

I would absolutely kill for this device. I do almost 100% of my work online, and most of it is through Google's apps. I applied with Google to be a participant in the program, I hope they accept me.

[1023089]

that's 360p? looks nice

[Alexbeatlejuice]

DAMN!!!! they sent me an e-mail offering one of those but I decided not to and I can say... FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[naisanza]

anyone else can't help but notice it looks like he's picking things out of its head?

[jacobbubble2]

Wow I saw this on a chrome notebook...

[axaristh1453]

it looks like burned macbook :P

[yidaki]

generic box... did you see the front? This guy is as bland and a waste as a whiskey down the drain.

[iLoveeApple]

How Did You Gei It???

Please Replay

thanks!!

[ak47gen]

I would like to hire this guy for Christmas to open/unbox all my gifts. Never seen an epic clutch for unboxing items, until I saw this guy do it.

[apocali3]

haha you FIND N TELL

[rockerman45]

oh there no need for a disk drive.... umm so we cant watch dvds boooooooooooooo

[ScipioWarrior]

@rockerman45 That's not what it's for, stupid. Even if it did have a dvd drive, it doesn't have the software.

[SteelFlexInc]

No Caps Lock=No Internet Trolls

[jazon345]

@SteelFlexInc I STILL GOT MY MAIN COMP LLL0L0KL0L0L0L0L0L00LL0L0L00L0­L0LL0KL0KK0K09K9J0AJI8SDGJIOdg­pSDGOJI[EWG[JIOEG;GT4JI[OG

[blu1202]

nice little x-mas tree over there!!

[GTherion]

why would they send a test laptop to a person that can't even blind type?. :S

[JoshPlaysGames]

just kidding :) i found it

droiddog[dot]com/android-blog/­2010/12/google-cr-48-specs/

[JoshPlaysGames]

what is the hardware specs?

[Mattimeoo]

I just applied. I really, really, really hope that I get selected to receive one. These look absolutely amazing and their supposed functionality would be awesome seeing as it's practically perfect for what I do on a regular basis.

[jazon345]

@Mattimeoo It takes about 4-5 days for Google to confirm your application (as far as I'm concerned they aren't rejecting any) until it appears on the Tracking website:

addicted-gamerDOTcom/cr48-trac­ker/

and it comes in the day it's shipped! (Unless it comes in on a Friday, then you get it the following Monday)

Mine was shipped to my Fedex on Friday and I'm expecting it to come in less than a few hours.

I can't wait :3

[Mattimeoo]

@jazon345 Wow, that is absolutely awesome haha. Enjoy it! These look so sweet.

[sebsulb]

What did u say when it said what would make u a unique beta tester

[sebsulb]

How Long did the shipping take

[sebsulb]

Did u get an email from google saying like u were chosen or something

[freakingzombie]

it looks.. frankly speaking, crap like.

[jomirife]

I would like to try on too, but the program in only in the US :(

[persarian1]

you talk too much dude

[TheGeneralTV1]

is there any guarantee that you will get a chrome os laptop?

[MVMSBLISS]

after you have tested it do you keep it?

[tridondesigns]

@MVMSBLISS

Yes, they just expect you to periodically report back to them with bugs and suggestions.

[Ryantravisaol]

OK, are you American, Southern American or Ozzy because you sound like a menagerie of all?



[coollavanya1997]

i am 13 but cryin now bcz i live in middle east

[tridondesigns]

Just got mine this morning. I really didn't expect to get one lol.  The box mine came in didn't have all the fancy graphics on it though.

[themanicR]

@tridondesigns Did you get an email from Google saying that you will be getting the notebook? I signed up on the first day, and I'm hoping to get one soon.

[tridondesigns]

@themanicR

That's what surprised me so much when it arrived. I didn't receive any email from google stating that they shipped it. I am actually digging it though, the 3G support with 2 years free is pretty awesome.  You are only allowed 100MB a month, but for free I'm not complaining.

[ECOxDC]

@tridondesigns when did you apply for it?? and how long did it for u to get it from the day u signed up for it? also are u like a programmer or something?

[tridondesigns]

@ECOxDC

I signed up 8/12/10 and received on the 15th. No, I am not a programmer. I am in a small town in Colorado, I think location has alot to do with it. Here is a website you check out to see if one is being delivered to your town addicted-gamerDOTcom/cr48-trac­ker replace DOT with .

[ECOxDC]

@tridondesigns checked, there is only one that was shipped to my city, and it was on the same day that i saw a UPS truck near my house. this is a long shot but my parents might be holding out on me. they new i signed up for one.

[Nenaptio]

@tridondesigns leaker

[B1llyBala]

possible to open word or excel files?

[themanicR]

@B1llyBala I believe Google Docs opens them.

[abir12919]

the ultimate question is, can we run linux on it?

[themanicR]

@abir12919 It has a developers mode on it, so I believe you can. You will have to use a usb stick or something, and when you put it back to standard mode, it will erase everything and put the notebook back to where it was when you got it. No biggie though since all your Google stuff is saved in the cloud and you won't lose anything.

[sebsulb]

How long does it take to come ? I applied for mine yesterday...

[tridondesigns]

@sebsulb

Mine arrived in about 5 days from when I applied. Did not expect to get one ;-).

[johnkeem102]

price?

[sebsulb]

@johnkeem102 its free !!!! I applied for one like yesturday

[FOLCH93]

Been loving mine so far, Vai Google!

[invisibleazn182]

since the day you applied for the pilot program, how long till you get an email that says you receive one?

[lekotar]

that's actually an unboxing video that makes a bit sense.

[Guynamedcolin]

If I wanted, could I install I different toward on it? Because Chrome crashes like crazy

[DarrenJacobTyrrell]

What state are you in people who received a netbook?

[Fatality1239]

Do you have to ship the laptop back after the beta testing, or do you get to keep it permanetly?

[andybeal]

@Fatality1239 Google is not asking for it back. :-)

[zmontoya94]

@andybeal NO WAY THAT IS AWESOME

[zmontoya94]

@andybeal That is Awesome

[foxh8er]

@andybeal Not YET, at least :)

I really like mine, I hope I don't have to give mine up!

[jacobbubble2]

@andybeal Maybe not yet but are they ever?

[ivankairyu]

@andybeal Sounds cool. you're a lucky man :D

I want one too

XD.

[dustinmcclelland15]

@andybeal How'd you get it for beta testing?

[vaibzzz123]

@andybeal really? sweet!

[bryansiegel]

@Fatality1239 You get to keep it.

[AwesomeslayerG]

@Fatality1239 No.. Lol Lets say its a gift from google :D

[iP0keYou]

love ur unboxings SUSCRIBING!!!

those that did'nt suscribe DO IT NOW!!

[Appleman5487]

Hey Andy, AWESOME VIDEOS! I just have a few questions, What are the odds of getting the machine, And how long did it take to receive the email after you submitted? Cheers!

[WeisseKrabbe]

macbook fake!

[Appleman5487]

@WeisseKrabbe I know! I thought it was the old black ones

[WeisseKrabbe]

@Appleman5487

totally correctly!

Me too...

[heydude09876]

I would love to buy one of these!!!

[THESUPERSKULLY]

wow no fan that would overheat

[yourbuddy455]

do you get to keep it

[podreviewz]

How long did it take for them to get back to you?

[Spurch100]

How long after you signed up did you get the email?

And how long after did you recieve the actual device?

What did you write for your info when applying for the pilot program?

Any advice towards getting one?

Thanks

[tomtinbreeX1]

i got a email that i got selected and i fill out some info about where i live and why i want it.

does that mean they are shipping it to me

[gab1971]

@tomtinbreeX1 yes

[tomtinbreeX1]

@gab1971 but i never got a email that says that they are shipping

[gab1971]

@tomtinbreeX1 you got an email that you were qualified?

[tomtinbreeX1]

@gab1971 oh so i didnt win one

[themanicR]

@tomtinbreeX1 Really? I filled out all my shipping info when I first signed up for the Pilot Program.

[kevino025]

so you have to return it right?

[MegaCheesemaster123]

@MacTechNewsHD

It runs Chrome OS

It boots as said in 10 seconds

[MacTechNewsHD]

What kind of Software does it use? Is it like a Macintosh? Or a PC and do you like it?

[zunedog31]

how much?

[macgyver3944]

I am so surprised and happy that I got picked by Google to test out there new Chrome laptop. I came home and found it on my front door wating for me from UPS overnight air! Hope I get to keep it after the program is done! Anyway if anyone wants to apply to test one out here is the link Google sent to me in an email 2 days ago. Better hurry tho you only have until Dec. 21st to apply! Good luck

[chavalit94]

sounds cool to me but i like pc better!

[themanicR]

@chavalit94 Well it's something different, and I believe it's very innovative. People might say, well..it's just a browser, but that is where computing is going.

[kendahlin]

Did you get notification by email before they shipped it?

[andybeal]

@kendahlin yes

[Insurance423]

@andybeal what did the notification email say?

[andybeal]

@Insurance423 I am on the Google press contact list, so it's not the same process as applying for one.

[brosephharms]

@kendahlin no, it just arrived at my door

[puskaface]

I tried signing up but I live in Canada so I can't. They really should have extended it to Canada, I'm a serious Chrome lover and would have wished to try this out.

[rcps]

I have one from the UPS today as well!!!