OS Articles

Chromebook vs. MacBook Air

by Donovan Leiber on May 11th, 2011

If you think about it, Google’s Chromebook could pose a huge threat to Apple and their Macbook Air experience. Take a quick look at some of the specs comparing the Samsung Chromebook, Acer Chromebook, and 11-inch Macbook Air. (click to enlarge) The Chromebooks are MUCH cheaper, you can get them with 3G connectivity, they last [...]


Chromebook Commercial [VIDEO]

by Donovan Leiber on May 11th, 2011

Check out this awesome promotional video Google showed at IO 2011 for the Chromebook: Head on over to our Chrome Forum where you can talk about the products announced in our Samsung Chromebook Forum, Acer Chromebook Forum, and Chromebox Forum!


Chrome OS’s File Manager Will Finally Be Usable

by Quentyn on May 11th, 2011

When I was stuck in Las Vegas, Nevada without my trusty Windows laptop (my display went out), the only feasible alternative after blowing all of my money at the casino tables was the CR-48 Chrome Notebook that Rob happened to bring along. I knew I wouldn’t be able to do any heavy-lifting with this thing [...]


Samsung Chromebook Pictures

by Donovan Leiber on May 11th, 2011

Google just published some official pictures of the Samsung Chromebook and I must say it’s looking mighty sexy: To learn more, visit our Samsung Chromebook Forum and check out details of the device at Google.com/Chromebook


Samsung Chromebook Official: $429 on June 15th [VIDEO]

by Donovan Leiber on May 11th, 2011

Google just made the first consumer ready Chromebook official by announcing the Samsung Chromebook. The device has a 12.1-inch screen and looks pretty darn sexy. It will be available in two colors starting on June 15th in the United States and 6 other companies. The Samsung Chromebook will sell for $429 for the Wi-Fi Only [...]


Chromebook: Google’s New Name For Chrome OS Hardware

by Donovan Leiber on May 11th, 2011

Google initially announced their Chrome OS devices as Chrome Netbooks. Then when they released the CR-48 they called it a Chrome Notebook. Now, at IO 2011, they announce it as the Chromebook. Head on over to our Chromebook Forum to discuss the new name and hardware! Remember when we asked YOU what the name should [...]


Specs of Samsung’s New Chrome OS Netbook Are Leaked

by Chris Chavez on April 29th, 2011

Today, there was a leak from Google’s code repository, which allowed us to get a sneak peak of the details involving Samsung’s forray into the Chrome OS netbook scene. Samsung’s Alex, as its being called, will feature a dual-core 1.5Ghz Intel Atom processor and complimentary 2GB of RAM. The screen resolution will be 1280×800 and [...]


[Rumor] Google To Test The Water Again – This Time With Chrome Notebooks

by Talton "phases" Pettigrew on April 21st, 2011

I’m usually not one to pay much mind to the ‘ol rumor mill – but what I saw today got me just plain excited. Heck, I got so thrilled I broke into song and dance, invented some sweet new dance moves and took chromercising to the level! (Not really) So anyway. It is being reported [...]


CR-48 Trackpad Fix Makes the Chrome Notebook 100% More Usable

by Donovan Leiber on April 12th, 2011

When the CR-48 Notebook first launched it was well received except for one fatal flaw – the trackpad. It was a glitchy pain in the butt that made using the first ever device built on Chrome OS a complete nightmare. Well… that problem has now been fixed with the Chrome OS 11 Beta. It’s often [...]


Goodbye Printer Drivers & Annoying Cables: Google Cloud Print Is Here

by Donovan Leiber on March 31st, 2011

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been enraged when trying to download printer drivers for various computers on different operating systems and getting them to work. Sometimes things happen to work out. Other times it’s a royal pain in the butt. Either way, nothing seems as elegant as what Google Cloud Print will soon [...]