Chrome OS

[oblivion9032]

This is actually the first time I heard about this and is probably a really smart move by Google because a lot of people I know only use their computers to browse the internet and this is a really cheap way to do just that.

 

[Blupig]

Time how long it takes from the moment you hit the start button to the time you have an open web browser. Go!

Edit: My windows 7 w/out password = 58 seconds till Chrome is open and ready to go.

32 seconds give or take around 1-2 seconds

 

[Aroxez]

Mine takes like 10 minutes to start up, lol.

This is a very cool product by them, I'd like to actually purchase one.

 

[SuF]

32 seconds give or take around 1-2 seconds

For me, Chrome opens in about 22 seconds with me putting my password in that I am not greatly familiar with. After bugs are worked out, it will be slightly faster. The point of it is to be very cheap, or it will not sell. Fast and cheap. So it obviously has its point, and a great windows 7 pc has its own point also.

I really do love the netbook I have. Google docs needs work before it will be good enough to switch over entirely, but it is much easier than having to open my laptop to get to my notes all the time.

 

[WeRnIE]

If it would support documents and MSN/Skype, it would be very cool.

 

[sammyb]

Mine takes like 10 minutes to start up, lol.

This is a very cool product by them, I'd like to actually purchase one.

Is something wrong with yours everbody else is up in sec's i use win7 and it loads way faster then 10mins

 

[SuF]

If it would support documents and MSN/Skype, it would be very cool.

Google docs would be for documents.... That needs work though...

MSN + Skype would require an application be made for them... Would be fairly simple. If there is a demand, the companies will obviously create official apps for them.

 

[b1b]

So they've stopped giving them out?

Also, after you applied did they send you an email saying that they received your app?

 

[sammyb]

So they've stopped giving them out?

Also, after you applied did they send you an email saying that they received your app?

Were they giving out the os or the whole netbook?

 

[XSafire]

If it would support documents and MSN/Skype, it would be very cool.

google talk supports video chat

also, www.imo.im can be used for msn/skype if you really need it.

 

[SuF]

So they've stopped giving them out?

Also, after you applied did they send you an email saying that they received your app?

No idea. I didn't do the application. I did a Facebook quiz for a Chrome sticker and they sent me a netbook too.

Were they giving out the os or the whole netbook?

Netbooks.

 

[Blupig]

Sucks that this kind of thing is always for American residents only

 

[Pursuit Of Happiness]

I applied for one a while ago, no answer yet. I can see it being extremely useful if they price it right. The majority of the sheep in this country do nothing but email, facebook, and youtube on the computer.

There is definitely a huge market for cheap laptops that do nothing but browse the web. If I didn't do such high-maintenance work on my laptop (photoshop, programming, video editing, etc) I would honestly consider getting one. Google is my favorite company, I've never been disappointed with one of their products, which is exactly why I bought a Nexus One.

I think if they make these netbooks cheaper than windows netbooks, with some marketing (which google is terrible at) they will take off.

That sounds really cool, but like XSafire said. I do video editing, etc and use bots and swiftkit, so it wouldnt suit me ):

 

[Clashfan]

I wonder if they'll scan your documents for targeted advertising.

 

[SuF]

I wonder if they'll scan your documents for targeted advertising.

Microsoft and Apple could easily do the same. Comes down to trust.

 

[Honeo]

I wonder if the creators of Google knew that their company would rule and dictate our countries electronic and digital world in such short time...

 

[Clashfan]

Microsoft and Apple could easily do the same. Comes down to trust.

Not really the same thing since on ms/apple computers the documents are local. I wasn't suggesting that it would be a horrible thing for them to do - just curious as to whether they will, like they do with gmail.

 

[SuF]

Not really the same thing since on ms/apple computers the documents are local. I wasn't suggesting that it would be a horrible thing for them to do - just curious as to whether they will, like they do with gmail.

Eh. Depends on who you ask. I've read tons of reviews and read comments on them. One site had a bunch of wackos that said Google is the most evil company ever and no one should trust them. I don't think the world is ready for complete cloud computing, but it will be someday I'd assume and Google won't be the only one dominating the market then. Right now, it seems like they are the only ones that are really interested in the web, so its really your only choice.

 

[angus07]

sounds somewhat cool...its good they are doing something unique but idk how well it will really do realistically