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Invisiblefrith
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Google announced ChromeOS prototype laptop
    #13597919 - 12/07/10 07:57 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

you can sign up to get a FREE pre-production model too.

http://gizmodo.com/5708670/heres-the-cr+48-the-first-chrome-os-laptop-you-can-never-buy

sign up for a free one here:
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/cr48advanced/



things to note:
this is all cloud-based. there is very little (if any) local storage.
there is no way to install applications.. you are supposed to use web based apps.
no caps lock key. this is been replaced with a Search key.
you have to be selected for a free machine. chances are you are going to have to send it back when they ask for it.
youll probably be required to file bugs. this is essentially a beta test before the stable release in Q2 2011.


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Re: Google announced ChromeOS prototype laptop [Re: frith]
    #13597966 - 12/07/10 08:04 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

looks like a Macbook.. its appearance i mean


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Re: Google announced ChromeOS prototype laptop [Re: dwtk]
    #13598007 - 12/07/10 08:09 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

I applied but I don't really know why. I like free shit.


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Invisiblefrith
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Re: Google announced ChromeOS prototype laptop [Re: Frost]
    #13598021 - 12/07/10 08:11 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

meh.. i think its more minimal.

id get a plain black machine like that. i think its probably closer to a thinkpad (which i already have :smile: )

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Frost said:
I applied but I don't really know why. I like free shit.



yeah i probably wouldnt ever buy one of these things. id like to check it out though.

i applied through the non-profit i volunteer for.


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