Google Chrome OS cr-48 (Chromebook) Unboxing & Review

Today we unbox, test, and review the Google Chrome OS running on unbranded reference hardware known as the cr-48. Takeaways: fast, fast, fast... but slow in some places (web cam, watching videos, certain web pages). Battery exceeds expectations. Rugged (took a 3-ft fall on hardwood floor and barely got a scratch). CAPS LOCK key replaced by a New Tab key is the best innovation to come to the keyboard in, well, EVER.

A great first start. Thanks to the Google for sending it out so quickly! I heart you.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• chromebook
• cr-48
• Google
• Chrome
• Chrome OS
• review
• unboxing
• laptops
• notebook
• reviews
• technology
• computer

[eroettger]

U got Minecraft??? U ROCK!! + This test is very good, It's the best I've seen. :D

[sac86738]

@eroettger thanks! and yes, minecraft is everything i hoped it'd be and more. worth the price of admission.

[iuliust]

had you made sure you had plugged your chromebook with an ethernet cable instead of wi fi ?

[sac86738]

@iuliust the chromebook doesn't have an ethernet port; it's wireless only.

[sac86738]

@XKaiminalX yes, look at the date of the video. I got this near Christmas of 2010. It's come a long way. Still surprised that people are watching this review, actually, since there have been a couple real production (not beta) Chromebooks produced since this video was made.

[3mree97]

wtf u eating?

[iuliust]

@sac86738 so it's no wonder the chromebook took so much time to load the page... you were right to say it wasn't a scientific measuring... :D

[XKaiminalX]

@CainmosniMirrored

You are aware that the Cr-48 is just a test item and the Chrome OS has progressed from then.

[TheChodez]

the packaging is worth more than that piece of shit... well it isnt a laptop

[ncrmoonface39]

Soooo... Just Web..??