I love the concept of Chrome OS, since I do everything within my browser. I switched to Linux to get a faster speed out of this laptop, and I imagine Chrome OS would be even faster. People have criticized it for being useless without internet, which is a retarded argument. If I lost internet on this full-fledged operating system, I'd still be screwed, since everything I do requires an internet connection.
I think Chromebooks have to come down in price if they want to compete. You can get a full notebook for about $500 now. If Chromebooks come down below $250, I will get one.
think about it buy a $250 netbook put joli os on it and rock on joli is cloud but it has native games and apps for it so why spend the extra 100 dollars on the cheapest chrome book and and just get a netbook with windows and download joli os,
@sonicfan23 yeap..if i'm paying more than 300 bucks for a notebook pc that has to store it's stuff in " the cloud" fk that! I prefer to have THE CHOICE of where my data is stored.
@sk8rguy4life1123 yeap..that's why i didn't vote for the moron Barry seotoro ( aka barrack insane obama ) who has wanted to take total control over the internet in the name of " national security" IF he and/or government deemed one day they saw what they think would be a threat to national security. ron Paul all the way for president. someone who DOESN'T want to control what you have access to. I would trust iCloud MORE than the cloud, but im not sure about that yet either.
I have been playing with it trying to get it to work on a usb stick for my dell mini 9 and have to say I am annoyed it doesn't support my wireless card as you'd think it that is one thing it would be good at. That being said though if you want to recreate the Chrome OS feel just get the apps you'd want in Chrome the browser and pin them it will give you the same effect.
@xskydevilx I think it cant unless you flash it over to another bios like on the cr-48 (first chromebook for testing) so just do some googeing if you have a serise 5 chromebook
"get on line, check email, surf the web" you can do all that now with no chance of viruses with linux mint boot usb or cd. That makes way more sense to me than this, but most people will never try it. :(
@Warpurlgis I meant when you shut off your computer and turn it back on everything is erased when you use a live boot cd, so any virus or anything you've changed is wiped away; I'm not saying that Linux machines can't get a virus. If there were any windows live boot cds I would have suggested that, because most people use windows, but I've never head of that. In this sense it would be the same as a chromebook because nothing is stored on the computer itself (as far as I know).
If there was a Chrome app for the iPad, it would decimate the Chromebook with no effort. (and this is coming from someone that doesn't like the iPad or Apple)
I'd never, ever ever classify Chromebooks as "affordable", especially in this country. The sooner companies start learning what an exchange rate is, the happier I will be
dont like when youtubers make fun of other peoples spelling, yea there might be the typical american who is lazy to spell check but there is A LOT of other people from other countries who try their best to communicate and youtubers make fun of them
We look at these Chromebooks now and think "Grrargh! They're too expensive, they don't do enough offline, printers don't work, I can't install all my programs etc." (all very good points I should add), but this idea is in it's first days, it won't catch on straight away.
There were plenty of tablet PC's before the iPad, but it took some refinement before the idea finally boomed.
there is no point in chromebooks and thats why those reviewers didn't like it
you say its more affordable, but the thing is, you can get a normal windows notebook for under $500 that can run the chrome web browser with all its web store stuff plus still have access to your collection of cd/dvd programs that won't work on a chromebook at all so why should ANYBODY EVER BUY A CHROMEBOOK
it would still have to be an additional computer, not a replacement and thats what google is trying to do
Chris I think you should purchase a Chromebook, then you could review it and keep it if you like it, and if you don't give it to your parents or something. :)
i don't think reviewers should be able to review the chrome book, because is made for the average person like Chris said. Why don't we have at average consumer review the product instead? Cause we all know almost anyone looking at this video is going to hate the limitations of the chrome book.
Can it at least watch videos I store on it or via a usb? if it could I would be alright with one...otherwise...probably just buy it and throw on mint or ubuntu lol
i don't want to sound like a hater but i cant help it. i think chrome OS is the most ignorant thing i have ever seen. if you still want a cloud OS use something like joli cloud. it has all the cloud stuff you want and it also has local computing as well. its a full blown OS with cloud apps layered on top of it. so you sacrifice nothing. but i still cant wrap my head around this whole cloud thing. i am a workstation/home server kind of guy.
Netbooks these days don't have the processing power to run a lot of software and most people use them just to surf the internet. So in essence, when offline, the Chromebook will be as useless as just about any netbook.
Chris, A few days ago Nokia gave a little sneak peak for the upcoming Meego phone the N9, Which at least in my mind looked interesting. But should a consumer buy a phone thats UI is ceased to developed by its manufacturer and why?
My mom wanted to start getting online so I got her a laptop. I found a $350 HP with 320 gb hard disc space and 2 gigs of RAM. I was so impressed with it that I bought one for myself as an extra back up laptop. This won't be worth it to me personally until they can charge around $250. That's just me though, I'm sure plenty of people will buy these.
I actually agree with you Chris... The ChromeBook is good for them that are the "average person"... I love the new OS... It's just not for me... But still I give Google's ChromeBook's a well deserved thumbs up for trying something new that will work well some time in the future.
My grandparents may like it. My step-grandfather wants just that - an affordable laptop that he can simply browse the web with, nothing more, nothing less. I've seen an Acer chromebook go for $350. Definitely not worth it for me. If it's nothing more than "a nice heavy paperweight" without internet access, count me out.
I guess for people like you and me chromebooks are pointless well I just don't get like they should add a feature that lets people use like something like microsoft office or something then it would be ok.
Ha anybody else ever notice that Chris looks like woodie of to story, but seiresly I'm glad someone else thinks the same about these cromebooks. My mom is getting one for her though it's good
@abjo20 Yep, Peppermint OS, Joli OS (Jolicloud), Puppy Linux, any of them will do. In fact they all have the "offline" abilities that he mentioned in the video. I bought a netbook for less than the Chromebooks cost, removed Windows 7 Starter and installed Joli OS. Been very happy with that.
@abjo20 It's beautiful and in my opinion much more feature rich than Chrome OS. If I had to recommend one or the other to a "basic" computer user I'd go with Joli.
My biggest fear is that as we are moving towards computers being in the cloud, ISPs like AT&T capping data per month based on plan. What happens when just using a computer over the internet becomes the only option and we are limited to using only 150-250 Gigs a month?
Okay , hold the phone. A chromebook is a $500 web browser. Fine . Chris spent almost 3 grand for an apple computer. I saw an article where Iphone 4 we be on sale without a contract. For 650 0r 750 bucks . What is a tablet??? What is an Ipad??? I like this idea . I am not a geek ,but love tech news. 500 bucks or 3,000 bucks??? Better get both . LOL. Forget the haters. Play nice , Bob
I bought one out of curiosity.It suck's really bad,big waste of money.You would be better off buying a six year old laptop then this thing.It is just like one of those crappy atom net-book's.
@DrunkGamerNerd The atom netbooks are fine. They're supposed to be cheap with less functionality than a laptop or desktop. Except they can have more features and still cost less than these Chromebooks so long as they have a good OS installed.
@SeaofInfinity32 Yeah you know something you are right.Even atom net-books have more functionality.That is very true,so I really can't compare this to any thing else.Except saying chrome book,that alone will give explanation to it's crappyiness.
There's more to using a computer than checking email and surfing the web. Way more, in fact. Actually, I'd say the majority of stuff is NOT on the internet.
the chrome book would be pointless for using on a flight, it's overpriced for what it is, it's just a web browser. the ipad is more of a full computer than the chrome book is.
@lockergnome People seem to be missing the point that they store almost everything in the cloud. They are only supposed to be for people that want to get online. You completely get the point, but I feel the critics you mention are comparing them to average laptops and notebooks which they are not. They aren't expected to anything but the web.
As a CR-48 pilot, the experience is way better than almost every netbook ever made and seriously, what on earth are you going to do with a windows machine on disconnect, the machine is perfect for the normal person, I think a lot of reviewers do not get it, some are just plain idiotic. I do think the CR-48 should have been sold, not the samsung.
I think the chrome book is a great solution for a lot of average users, however why would an average user pay $500 for a chrome book which is web based when they can spend the same amount of money on a notebook computer and get so much more. Its less features for the same amount of money as something with those same features plus some. It just doesn't add up. I think if Google drastically drops that price point then its something to consider.
Do you make those cool animations yourself? (Background distracting monitors)
I've always stated this Chromebook (so far) is the perfect mother's day gift. Google (so far) isn't looking to impress geeks, they just wanna reach out to the general public.
@Etherouge like what? problems? My MacBook Pro is the same exact price as HP's envy, with the exact same performance and with a way better build quality, Apple is in no way over priced, they just don't make a low end cheap machine, it's a proven fact that they have a small profit margin due to the expensive precision and quality that is put into these.
The Chromebook does need to lose a few $, it is overpriced.
I don't see a use for them. You can spend a little more (sometimes even less!) and get a full on laptop. I wonder if Chris is going to be picking one up for review.
They're not affordable, they aren't that well built, they look decent, not well powered, hardly any features. Nope, I will not buy one. And I will try to discourage anyone who wants to.
Chris do have any consideration for those of us that actually believe storing all your personal data on the clouds of a gigantic corporation who has a reputation for datamining and saying eff privacy is a bad idea?
getting one for my gran, so she can do the things she wants to do without her getting confused with program updates and OS pop ups etc. :D the one she has now is windows vista..........
@OutlawLovesNewVegas first off its / alone in order to say end no //end no // just / you are probly a mac user let me dumb this down. every operation system works. Mac will never be close to number 1 in compatability and is far from number one in anything (except price) 90% of people who own macs do nothing other then browse the web /argument
@lockergnome well if your like my dad yeah it isn't a bad thing because all he does on his computer is serf the net. Oh and i was wondering what is inside of the chromebook i would say 1gig of ram and no special game card?
I love the concept of Chrome OS, since I do everything within my browser. I switched to Linux to get a faster speed out of this laptop, and I imagine Chrome OS would be even faster. People have criticized it for being useless without internet, which is a retarded argument. If I lost internet on this full-fledged operating system, I'd still be screwed, since everything I do requires an internet connection.
MegaSobari 2 days ago
A Chromebook is Windows 95 with Chrome.
wgh999 2 months ago
I think Chromebooks have to come down in price if they want to compete. You can get a full notebook for about $500 now. If Chromebooks come down below $250, I will get one.
aspivey73 2 months ago
Nerd, hahahaha. You are hilarious man.
MPaluba 5 months ago
I will stick with a netbook... I just run Google Chrome on top of windows 7 ultimate or Ubuntu on my eMachines em350 netbook...
MasterHackintosh 7 months ago
think about it buy a $250 netbook put joli os on it and rock on joli is cloud but it has native games and apps for it so why spend the extra 100 dollars on the cheapest chrome book and and just get a netbook with windows and download joli os,
TheDougtechcrew 7 months ago
If you want a computing device that runs a watered down os for portability, then get an iPad
techdude6693 8 months ago
@techdude6693 I'd rather have a chromebook, although I don't really want either right now.
MrBbuds 7 months ago
chrome os is fail.
luther349 8 months ago
$400-500 for a Chromebook? REALLY?... I'd rather buy a full-fledge laptop with Windows 7 on it for that price jeesh..
sonicfan23 8 months ago 5
@sonicfan23 yeap..if i'm paying more than 300 bucks for a notebook pc that has to store it's stuff in " the cloud" fk that! I prefer to have THE CHOICE of where my data is stored.
chronofusion 8 months ago
i cant trust clouds... what if the internet one day decides to die... my whole business could be screwed
sk8rguy4life1123 8 months ago
@sk8rguy4life1123 Everybodys would be. EVERYBODY.
MisterDrumngun 8 months ago
@sk8rguy4life1123 yeap..that's why i didn't vote for the moron Barry seotoro ( aka barrack insane obama ) who has wanted to take total control over the internet in the name of " national security" IF he and/or government deemed one day they saw what they think would be a threat to national security. ron Paul all the way for president. someone who DOESN'T want to control what you have access to. I would trust iCloud MORE than the cloud, but im not sure about that yet either.
chronofusion 8 months ago
@lockergnome why do you record with two camras and why do you not use the live feed cam to record the youtube vids
Jjgould21 8 months ago
They aren't affordable at all! $500! No thank you, I'll get a Dell and run Win 7.
pikefan23 8 months ago 7
Dude, try to limit the hand motions please...
SLAWTERX 8 months ago
They are NOT affordable.
3000ryu 8 months ago
I have been playing with it trying to get it to work on a usb stick for my dell mini 9 and have to say I am annoyed it doesn't support my wireless card as you'd think it that is one thing it would be good at. That being said though if you want to recreate the Chrome OS feel just get the apps you'd want in Chrome the browser and pin them it will give you the same effect.
sdalgl72 8 months ago
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u2joshua1 8 months ago
I cannot even remember that i ever ever used my laptop without having internet!!!!
u2joshua1 8 months ago
Hey Chris Pirillo is awake!!
u2joshua1 8 months ago
@xskydevilx I think it cant unless you flash it over to another bios like on the cr-48 (first chromebook for testing) so just do some googeing if you have a serise 5 chromebook
willlisawsom 8 months ago
I must not be average. I need more than just the internet.
LeadTrumpet1 8 months ago
Get a phone instead. *hint* *hint*
krish98sai 8 months ago
Chromebooks + Me = Never ever gonna buy one in My LIFE
Yovillespoliers 8 months ago
Chromebooks = GAY!
Yovillespoliers 8 months ago
"get on line, check email, surf the web" you can do all that now with no chance of viruses with linux mint boot usb or cd. That makes way more sense to me than this, but most people will never try it. :(
ModelOrange 8 months ago
@ModelOrange If everyone switches to Linux where do you think the malicious people will turn to?
Warpurlgis 8 months ago
@Warpurlgis I meant when you shut off your computer and turn it back on everything is erased when you use a live boot cd, so any virus or anything you've changed is wiped away; I'm not saying that Linux machines can't get a virus. If there were any windows live boot cds I would have suggested that, because most people use windows, but I've never head of that. In this sense it would be the same as a chromebook because nothing is stored on the computer itself (as far as I know).
ModelOrange 8 months ago
It would be nice to have a Chromebook as a side computer. It's portable and it does what it says.
MrD1M1M1 8 months ago
if i just want to get online, i use my phone or my tablet...
vanidar21 8 months ago
I wish people would stop saying "trending" and go back to popular.
danguy2009 8 months ago
these things suck...u cant even have itunes
QuarterPounder2195 8 months ago
@chris1abramczyk no he had his site since 96 since youtube wasnt around back then and if you think he looks 20 you must still be a child
xROBERTxDAVISx 8 months ago
Chris's GF is Shira Lazar!
CommanderTech1 8 months ago
If there was a Chrome app for the iPad, it would decimate the Chromebook with no effort. (and this is coming from someone that doesn't like the iPad or Apple)
cperalta92 8 months ago
I'd never, ever ever classify Chromebooks as "affordable", especially in this country. The sooner companies start learning what an exchange rate is, the happier I will be
Supabof93 8 months ago
@Supabof93
Hear, sodding, hear! It's like they just knock off the dollar sign and replace it with a pound.
PurushaDesa 8 months ago
dont like when youtubers make fun of other peoples spelling, yea there might be the typical american who is lazy to spell check but there is A LOT of other people from other countries who try their best to communicate and youtubers make fun of them
garciabyron218 8 months ago
When are you going to buy then review a Chromebook?
Gatorman32656 8 months ago
We look at these Chromebooks now and think "Grrargh! They're too expensive, they don't do enough offline, printers don't work, I can't install all my programs etc." (all very good points I should add), but this idea is in it's first days, it won't catch on straight away.
There were plenty of tablet PC's before the iPad, but it took some refinement before the idea finally boomed.
sporkafife 8 months ago
Android is way more useful than this, they should make an Android OS for Notebooks and have dual boot machines, Chrome OS and Android OS
dielan44 8 months ago
my gran is a right noob with computers can u buy the os for normal pc's?
hjhazzer 8 months ago
go home, get back
better make other things
c3806md 8 months ago
there is no point in chromebooks and thats why those reviewers didn't like it
you say its more affordable, but the thing is, you can get a normal windows notebook for under $500 that can run the chrome web browser with all its web store stuff plus still have access to your collection of cd/dvd programs that won't work on a chromebook at all so why should ANYBODY EVER BUY A CHROMEBOOK
it would still have to be an additional computer, not a replacement and thats what google is trying to do
vgking699 8 months ago
Im confused, how is a 430$ laptop/netbook super affortable, or at least more affortable then anything else on the market?
I think that was one of the major reasons why reviewers didnt liked it.
nikibabamov 8 months ago 2
@nikibabamovc also you can get a fucking netbook, for like $300 lol
Sporora 8 months ago
everyone sucks up to chris's comments, lets thumbs up his comments because he might like you!! how about NO stupid geeks
mcmamac 8 months ago
Useless Chromebook!!!
cosmickuto 8 months ago
The reviewers don't like it because they are also geeks like you and i.
ArmenianSOADfreak 8 months ago
Chris I think you should purchase a Chromebook, then you could review it and keep it if you like it, and if you don't give it to your parents or something. :)
Morroes100 8 months ago
i don't think reviewers should be able to review the chrome book, because is made for the average person like Chris said. Why don't we have at average consumer review the product instead? Cause we all know almost anyone looking at this video is going to hate the limitations of the chrome book.
AppleHotNews 8 months ago
Chromebook = waste of time
vrooomuk 8 months ago
Can it at least watch videos I store on it or via a usb? if it could I would be alright with one...otherwise...probably just buy it and throw on mint or ubuntu lol
josipis 8 months ago
i don't want to sound like a hater but i cant help it. i think chrome OS is the most ignorant thing i have ever seen. if you still want a cloud OS use something like joli cloud. it has all the cloud stuff you want and it also has local computing as well. its a full blown OS with cloud apps layered on top of it. so you sacrifice nothing. but i still cant wrap my head around this whole cloud thing. i am a workstation/home server kind of guy.
MrGizmo757 8 months ago
Netbooks these days don't have the processing power to run a lot of software and most people use them just to surf the internet. So in essence, when offline, the Chromebook will be as useless as just about any netbook.
CameronLeeCrowhurst 8 months ago
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most of the critics are being paid to bash anything google.
ofrae1971 8 months ago
jury is still out, that says it all
H1P2S 8 months ago
Books like this would be good for middle / high schools i say.
Rodier1128 8 months ago
@Rodier1128 It would be good if you learn how to use correct grammar right before you put up a comment.
armandornd 8 months ago
If I am going to get a chromebook it would be an Acer. Don't see why I would pay more when I could get the same thing without the gloss for less.
jacobbubble2 8 months ago
Who is Shira Lazar? I think I've missed something... suddenly these "what's trending this week?" videos showed up...
xXZarlachXx 8 months ago
$500 for google chrome. No thanks
MrNDUDE16 8 months ago
Anyone see the similarity between the iPad and the Chromebook? "Just get online, surf the web, check e-mails"? Not even the iPad, just most tablets?
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mafbbb 8 months ago
Wanna get online? Buy an ipad 2 for a better experience! there is even a FREE Google chrome app :)
owen615 8 months ago
Chris, A few days ago Nokia gave a little sneak peak for the upcoming Meego phone the N9, Which at least in my mind looked interesting. But should a consumer buy a phone thats UI is ceased to developed by its manufacturer and why?
tajusi 8 months ago
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bradjkirwan 8 months ago
My mom wanted to start getting online so I got her a laptop. I found a $350 HP with 320 gb hard disc space and 2 gigs of RAM. I was so impressed with it that I bought one for myself as an extra back up laptop. This won't be worth it to me personally until they can charge around $250. That's just me though, I'm sure plenty of people will buy these.
windexfighter77 8 months ago
How much will cost the notebook?
jomirife 8 months ago 12
@jomirife - I'm sure it won't cost the notebook anything at all. The user has to pay.
lockergnome 8 months ago 80
@lockergnome lol?
nelizmastr 8 months ago
@lockergnome oh, come on, don't make fun of his English skills. I know that you majored in English, but that is not right.
thetechgeneration 8 months ago
@lockergnome WRONG!!!!!!!!! the price is out
xROBERTxDAVISx 8 months ago
@lockergnome it costs the notebook a refund of about 420. costing the person 0 since its costing the notebook a 420 refunt
xROBERTxDAVISx 8 months ago
@jomirife $430-$500 USD
artelusify 8 months ago
how much did they pay you to say that you like google chrome browser_?
erdal0 8 months ago
I actually agree with you Chris... The ChromeBook is good for them that are the "average person"... I love the new OS... It's just not for me... But still I give Google's ChromeBook's a well deserved thumbs up for trying something new that will work well some time in the future.
GetafeMagic 8 months ago
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Google Chrome is free on my PC.
HYPESUPER 8 months ago
JoliOS is definitely better than ChromeOS. I wonder, if it could be installed on the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook?
xskydevilx 8 months ago 14
@xskydevilx What is JoilOS?
jacobbubble2 8 months ago
@jacobbubble2 Check the Wikipedia page ;)
xskydevilx 8 months ago
@xskydevilx Link?
jacobbubble2 8 months ago
@xskydevilx why?
kazora1001 8 months ago
I wanted one until I herd the price.
pos6666666 8 months ago
My grandparents may like it. My step-grandfather wants just that - an affordable laptop that he can simply browse the web with, nothing more, nothing less. I've seen an Acer chromebook go for $350. Definitely not worth it for me. If it's nothing more than "a nice heavy paperweight" without internet access, count me out.
davidcrandallmusic 8 months ago
@davidcrandallmusic
"a nice heavy paperweight"
Was that a Weird Al' quote? If so, you just made my day :)
sporkafife 8 months ago
@sporkafife Yes, that was a Weird Al quote =D
davidcrandallmusic 8 months ago
Google should send you one to review, I like the idea, maybe apple should take note and change White MacBook to this model, call it the icloudbook ?
mattyjoyce1 8 months ago
I kinda want one.
tormentalous18 8 months ago
Make it $200 and I will get one for my mom!
andruha11234 8 months ago
Does that mean I am dual booting atm with my chrome browser?
arzz101 8 months ago
Why wouldn't you just use a smartphone? All the functionality of a Chromebook, plus a phone!
austinkilduff 8 months ago
I guess for people like you and me chromebooks are pointless well I just don't get like they should add a feature that lets people use like something like microsoft office or something then it would be ok.
Mastersun88 8 months ago
My hp laptop costs me 400$ got 2gb ram 320gb hard disk space and a fast processor, and yes it goes online too, hmm which would I rather......?
vts101 8 months ago
if this was 300 it would be way better
codel123456789 8 months ago
Ha anybody else ever notice that Chris looks like woodie of to story, but seiresly I'm glad someone else thinks the same about these cromebooks. My mom is getting one for her though it's good
TheWesman45 8 months ago
You've been dispensing advice since I was born!
LACHandLOAD 8 months ago
No need to spend that much money if you can download a similar os with peppermint os
abjo20 8 months ago
@abjo20 Yep, Peppermint OS, Joli OS (Jolicloud), Puppy Linux, any of them will do. In fact they all have the "offline" abilities that he mentioned in the video. I bought a netbook for less than the Chromebooks cost, removed Windows 7 Starter and installed Joli OS. Been very happy with that.
SeaofInfinity32 8 months ago
@SeaofInfinity32 I didn't know about Joli OS....good job!!!
abjo20 8 months ago
@abjo20 It's beautiful and in my opinion much more feature rich than Chrome OS. If I had to recommend one or the other to a "basic" computer user I'd go with Joli.
SeaofInfinity32 8 months ago
@SeaofInfinity32 I have not use none of them. But I heard of peppermint OS on the Going Linux Podcast...I run Ubuntu as my mean computer.
abjo20 8 months ago
Ryan Dunn
n00bcr3w 8 months ago
My biggest fear is that as we are moving towards computers being in the cloud, ISPs like AT&T capping data per month based on plan. What happens when just using a computer over the internet becomes the only option and we are limited to using only 150-250 Gigs a month?
iLimeMoose 8 months ago
How is a $500 browser... affordable? Got Logic?
PSNzahi 8 months ago
I thought these where coming out at a much cheaper price point? Not worth it at all if they com in @$350-500.
tmar23 8 months ago
Thumbs up if you're the 305th viewer!
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@OutlawLovesNewVegas - I agree with you 100% - you can get a $300 laptop and put Chrome or Chrome OS on it
sonic3243 8 months ago
its sounds like "smell you later !"
Mcklein73 8 months ago
For browsing the web, check emails, being online, then I would rather have an iPad without a doubt :-)
JSantana319 8 months ago
whats up with the 3 finger salute, someone fill me in
STarFishUltra 8 months ago
@STarFishUltra It's supposed to be a "w" as in "w ww" in the start of any website.
acekiller121 8 months ago
does he say "will ya later"??
STarFishUltra 8 months ago 3
@STarFishUltra - E ya later!
lockergnome 8 months ago 13
@lockergnome
Exactly what do you mean with 'E ya later!'?
Jourei91 8 months ago
@lockergnome It really sounds like you say will ya later.
ScissorsAlan1994 8 months ago
500 dollars for a useless laptop I'll pass on that one but thanks anyway
6476Mike 8 months ago
Okay , hold the phone. A chromebook is a $500 web browser. Fine . Chris spent almost 3 grand for an apple computer. I saw an article where Iphone 4 we be on sale without a contract. For 650 0r 750 bucks . What is a tablet??? What is an Ipad??? I like this idea . I am not a geek ,but love tech news. 500 bucks or 3,000 bucks??? Better get both . LOL. Forget the haters. Play nice , Bob
boob1019 8 months ago
I bought one out of curiosity.It suck's really bad,big waste of money.You would be better off buying a six year old laptop then this thing.It is just like one of those crappy atom net-book's.
DrunkGamerNerd 8 months ago
@DrunkGamerNerd The atom netbooks are fine. They're supposed to be cheap with less functionality than a laptop or desktop. Except they can have more features and still cost less than these Chromebooks so long as they have a good OS installed.
SeaofInfinity32 8 months ago
@SeaofInfinity32 Yeah you know something you are right.Even atom net-books have more functionality.That is very true,so I really can't compare this to any thing else.Except saying chrome book,that alone will give explanation to it's crappyiness.
DrunkGamerNerd 8 months ago
i was all for chrome os until i found out the pricing now if it was about 200-300 bucks that would be more worth it.
XxViciousxX 8 months ago
true, it really is 500$ for a browser
danorambo 8 months ago
There's more to using a computer than checking email and surfing the web. Way more, in fact. Actually, I'd say the majority of stuff is NOT on the internet.
Tokkemon 8 months ago
i think the macbook air is the computer of the future
jgil1966 8 months ago
the chrome book would be pointless for using on a flight, it's overpriced for what it is, it's just a web browser. the ipad is more of a full computer than the chrome book is.
macbookpro57 8 months ago
Google could have made it more affordable....
GAM3R2323 8 months ago
Everyone seems to be missing the point of the chromebooks
Warpurlgis 8 months ago 4
@Warpurlgis - Which is?
lockergnome 8 months ago 10
@lockergnome People seem to be missing the point that they store almost everything in the cloud. They are only supposed to be for people that want to get online. You completely get the point, but I feel the critics you mention are comparing them to average laptops and notebooks which they are not. They aren't expected to anything but the web.
Warpurlgis 8 months ago
As a CR-48 pilot, the experience is way better than almost every netbook ever made and seriously, what on earth are you going to do with a windows machine on disconnect, the machine is perfect for the normal person, I think a lot of reviewers do not get it, some are just plain idiotic. I do think the CR-48 should have been sold, not the samsung.
RCSonicjet 8 months ago
LOL keep pressing 4... ROFL
LittleLegion 8 months ago
@LittleLegion And keep pressing 5...lol
paul201984 8 months ago
Love Google Chrome browser, but OS? Not happening.
DrFreemanJAV 8 months ago
Google is sucking balls
leoviper 8 months ago
Now a days, to a lot of people, any computer (mac or windows) without internet is just a brick.
A1phAxB1u3 8 months ago
I think the chrome book is a great solution for a lot of average users, however why would an average user pay $500 for a chrome book which is web based when they can spend the same amount of money on a notebook computer and get so much more. Its less features for the same amount of money as something with those same features plus some. It just doesn't add up. I think if Google drastically drops that price point then its something to consider.
Flexington115 8 months ago
Wasnt this kind of a question about when the ipad came out...
Except I feel like the user experience has and always will be better on the ipad than maybe a chromebook. (But I have yet to have used a chromebook)
BMB063 8 months ago
Do you make those cool animations yourself? (Background distracting monitors)
I've always stated this Chromebook (so far) is the perfect mother's day gift. Google (so far) isn't looking to impress geeks, they just wanna reach out to the general public.
mentonerodominicano 8 months ago
$500 is too much for a less capable notebook.
Reminds of Apple and how they sell overpriced products that have missing essential features.
Etherouge 8 months ago 3
@Etherouge like what? problems? My MacBook Pro is the same exact price as HP's envy, with the exact same performance and with a way better build quality, Apple is in no way over priced, they just don't make a low end cheap machine, it's a proven fact that they have a small profit margin due to the expensive precision and quality that is put into these.
The Chromebook does need to lose a few $, it is overpriced.
RCSonicjet 8 months ago
@RCSonicjet they are overpriced period.
ALEXTESKI 8 months ago
@RCSonicjet Its a better build? Let us all pause while I snicker.
Tokkemon 8 months ago
When Chris puts on his CBS News Hat he tends to get extra dramatic
khunopie 8 months ago
@khunopie - Dun dun dun!
lockergnome 8 months ago
I don't see a use for them. You can spend a little more (sometimes even less!) and get a full on laptop. I wonder if Chris is going to be picking one up for review.
AceHighSounds 8 months ago
They are not affordable compared to a actual NotBook
robnaj 8 months ago
There's always a green line at the top of your videos.
cumander 8 months ago
At this time it appears completely pointless for me. I would rather use a laptop with all my data on my own hard drive.
KonnorWolf 8 months ago
just like duke nukem!
Lorenzo763 8 months ago
No offense, but I don't like the chromebooks.
iExD 8 months ago
They're not affordable, they aren't that well built, they look decent, not well powered, hardly any features. Nope, I will not buy one. And I will try to discourage anyone who wants to.
thefuf99 8 months ago
i'd rather have a netbook with Ubuntu and chrome... and that still isnt enough for my likings..
Evansmustard 8 months ago
@Evansmustard What else would you need?
kylepolansky 8 months ago
I have a CR-48, but I actually want to play around with one before I buy it...
CharlesYin96 8 months ago
Chris do have any consideration for those of us that actually believe storing all your personal data on the clouds of a gigantic corporation who has a reputation for datamining and saying eff privacy is a bad idea?
dfr343 8 months ago
getting one for my gran, so she can do the things she wants to do without her getting confused with program updates and OS pop ups etc. :D the one she has now is windows vista..........
LiK3aMONK3Y 8 months ago
First
LaxiMac 8 months ago
@LaxiMac A little late eh?
randomname123ish 8 months ago
@randomname123ish Tell me why? I was the first non uploader to post a comment
LaxiMac 8 months ago
What do you think? Are you going to pick up a Samsung Chromebook? Are you holding out for the Acer Chromebook?
lockergnome 8 months ago 7
@lockergnome I'm sorry, but I'm not paying $500 for an internet browser.
OutlawLovesNewVegas 8 months ago 75
@OutlawLovesNewVegas then why pay for a macbook?
BlackflamezzProduct 8 months ago
@BlackflamezzProduct Because they work. //End of idiotic question
OutlawLovesNewVegas 8 months ago
@OutlawLovesNewVegas first off its / alone in order to say end no //end no // just / you are probly a mac user let me dumb this down. every operation system works. Mac will never be close to number 1 in compatability and is far from number one in anything (except price) 90% of people who own macs do nothing other then browse the web /argument
BlackflamezzProduct 8 months ago
@OutlawLovesNewVegas - Don't apologize, you're not alone.
lockergnome 8 months ago 54
@lockergnome i agree why would you buy the internet for 500 bucks
joo1317 8 months ago
@joo1317 - Buying the Internet sounds like an interesting business venture.
lockergnome 8 months ago
@lockergnome well if your like my dad yeah it isn't a bad thing because all he does on his computer is serf the net. Oh and i was wondering what is inside of the chromebook i would say 1gig of ram and no special game card?
joo1317 8 months ago
@OutlawLovesNewVegas
WOW!! They are actually charging, or sure I say ripping off customers for $500 for something that sure cost $150-$200 at tops, for what it does.
RetroPCDOS 8 months ago
@lockergnome I'll stick with my MacBook Pro
EscobarFilms 8 months ago