The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook went on sale in the US yesterday, right on schedule. But Google had promised that you’d be able to pick up Chrome OS laptops from Samsung and Acer starting June 15th. What happened to the Acer Chromebook? Computer World reports that the launch date has slipped a bit. The notebook […]
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Chrome OS vs. Joli OS: Two operating systems with their heads in the clouds
The first Chrome OS laptops are starting to ship today, bringing Google’s vision of an operating system built solely around a web browser to the masses… or to any masses that care to order a Samsung Series 5 or Acer Cromia Chromebook. But Google isn’t the only company offering an operating system aimed at low […]
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook now shipping
Right on schedule the first Chromebook has gone on sale. You can now order the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook from Amazon. There’s just one catch: The only model in stock at the moment is the 3G model with a white lid which runs $499.99. If you want the WiFi-only version for $429.99 all you can […]
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook review
It’s been nearly two years since Google introduced its vision for a new kind of operating system centered around a web browser. In November of 2009, Google unveiled Chrome OS and promised that it would eventually herald a new type of netbook with larger displays and touchpads and super-fast 7-second boot times. It’s taken more […]
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Chromebook accessories start shipping on the eve of the Chromebook launches
The Acer Cromia and Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks go on sale tomorrow. These are the first two laptops designed to run Google Chrome OS, with prices ranging from around $380 to $500 depending on which model and configuration you get. While the laptops will feature Google’s unusual new operating system which is basically a full […]
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Google opens Chromebook Support site
With the first Chrome OS laptops scheduled to ship next week, Google has officially launched a support site for the Chrome operating system. That’s the good news. The bad news is that like most Google support services, all you get is a web site. If you want to call someone for help, you’re out of […]
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook 3G dissected
I just took my Samsung Series 5 Chromebook review unit out of the box a few hours ago, and one of the first things I noticed as that while there are a few screws on the bottom of the laptop, there’s nothing resembling an access panel for easy RAM or storage upgrades. The battery isn’t […]
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook and Galaxy Tab 10.1 unboxing and first look – video
Google is taking two different but related approaches to the operating system space with Google Android and Google Chrome OS. And this month Samsung is coming along for the ride by launching new devices running each operating system. The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is an 12.1 inch laptop running Chrome OS with prices starting at […]
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Samsung Series 5 Chromebook 3G available fore pre-order for $500
The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook officially goes on sale June 15th. But Google and Samsung have launched a Chromebook preview program which means you can start placing pre-orders now. Sort of. Here’s how it works. Google started posting special links this morning. If you follow the links you’ll get to a pre-order page at Amazon […]
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Acer Cromia 761 Chrome OS laptop shows up on Amazon
Acer is expected to begin selling its first Chromebook on June 15th, but you can check out the product page for one of the first laptops designed to run Google Chrome OS today. Amazon has posted a product page for the Acer Cromia AC761, confirming an earlier rumor about the laptop’s name. The laptop features […]