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Re: Google Chrome OS CR-48 Netbook Laptop

2012-07-14T03:24:45+00:00

I love the Chrome browser. I always build for Chrome and try to X-check in IE... but all our computers include that new Windows 8 uses the Chrome browser.

Chrome Browser, at least so far is the only good thing Google has done in a while.... the OS, however was complete crap.

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:24 am

Re: Google Chrome OS CR-48 Netbook Laptop

2012-07-14T02:19:48+00:00

I have switched from IE to Chrome browser. IE recently has started to give up on loading web pages. Just times out and gives me errors, Chrome loads them just fine.

Statistics: Posted by A Person — Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:19 am

Re: Google Chrome OS CR-48 Netbook Laptop

2012-07-14T01:14:33+00:00

Well I think I fixed the hinges with some JB Weld, then installed Windows 8.

Computer is a million times better. Windows 8, not a fan. It is fast though. If we can just remove the Metro UI, I'll be happy.

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:14 am

Re: Google Chrome OS CR-48 Netbook Laptop

2012-07-11T18:52:58+00:00

Well, another bad day for Google. The CR-48 which isn't that old has lost it's hinges. I'm epoxy gluing it as we speak. I realize this was a cheap beta product, but lately we've had nothing but problems from the wi-fi connections on all our Android products, and our chrome book.

I went to install Windows 8 on it and discovered the screen was about to completely separate from the base.

I'd love to say otherwise, but I think the Chromebook is a fail as of now.

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:52 pm

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-23T01:29:37+00:00

Okay ran into some issues with the 3g tonight. Wanted to try out its capabilities, but unfortunately while activating the Verzon 3g it hung, and stayed partially registered. Wasn't able to use it, and couldn't find a way to re-activate it later. Despite downtown's claim their wifi is great, it's not.

However I did find a solution:

1) control-alt-t
2) type

Code:: modem status

and write down the gobi number
3) type:

Code:: modem factory-reset /org/chromium/ModemManager/Gobi/* 000000

Replacing the * with your Gobi # from step 2

4) then shut down your computer completely by holding down the power button for 3 seconds and logging off, then pressing it again for 3 seconds and shutting down. Then restart....

and then retry the whole activation process.... 2nd time was the charm for me.

Must say, I love the portability of this laptop... being able to take it out with us and use it in the car, or on the go is awesome.

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Thu Dec 23, 2010 1:29 am

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-18T17:21:35+00:00

And I just figured out how to save images.... right clicking is engaged by pressing two fingers simultaneousnessly on the mouse pad at the same time.... Awesome!

I'm back in business....

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:21 pm

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-18T17:09:07+00:00

You rock! I'll check it out...

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:09 pm

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-18T16:03:59+00:00

Liv wrote:
The biggest caveat so far is the in-ability (which I believe will be fixed once out of Beta) to save internet pictures, and load them into a photo editor. If I could find a net version of paint.net... I'd be set.

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Statistics: Posted by A Person — Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:03 pm

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-18T13:30:46+00:00

Jamy wrote:
Congratulations on the grades and laptop! That is just amazing! I will be paying close attention to how you like it for future reference.

So far I'm impressed. Like an EV, it's going to serve 90% of the population with all it's needs... and the bugs at least in beta are minor so far. I'm also told that the hardware aspect will be far different when the retail model comes out.... I suspect shiny, bright colored laptops.....

Also part of me wonders, based on the keyboard simplicity if they're not leaning towards some sort of tablet here....

The biggest caveat so far is the in-ability (which I believe will be fixed once out of Beta) to save internet pictures, and load them into a photo editor. If I could find a net version of paint.net... I'd be set.

I'm also not able to do my Rosetta Stone.... but I do suspect, web versions of software are the future being you can control the content better.

It's really the speed of the machine that's impressive... Coming out of sleep in my Vista machine takes about 60 seconds, where-as the Google laptop is maybe 2-3 seconds tops.... let's not even get into boot-up.

I also get a feeling a lot is going to be added down the road.

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:30 pm

Re: Best Day Ever? Coming home to a free Google laptop.

2010-12-18T08:37:49+00:00

Congratulations on the grades and laptop! That is just amazing! I will be paying close attention to how you like it for future reference.

Statistics: Posted by Jamy — Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:37 am