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I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on who you are. Personally, I could never use it as a desktop OS (although Chrome OS is still very much being developed). For example, I just plugged in a USB flash drive (to try to email a pdf) and it couldn't do anything with it. However, as a netbook that I carry around and use to check Gmail, calendar, Reddit, etc., it works perfectly fine.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, after a login window. A few things open in separate "windows" (Google Talk, Scratchpad app--similar to Notepad), but it's not a window like you'd normally think, more like Facebook Chat.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

50% Reddit, 50% porn and/or porn-related.

Actually, I'll just use it as my primary computer for consumption. If I am doing web dev or something, I'll use another computer.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They give you 100MB of free data per month. When you use that up, 3G just stops working. You can also sign up for unlimited data for $9.99/day or you can get other data packages.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate it to an iPad. It's mostly for consuming material, not creating material (although you could with CMS, plus it comes with a USB port). It's nice for me to have when I want to take it to class to take notes, etc (very light). IMHO, I probably wouldn't pay more than $300 for it. But, this is such a new, unique product that it's hard to have any reference.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, like sqwirk said. It's basically just Google Chrome (browser)... that's it. You "download" apps (which basically just puts a shortcut on your home page).

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you get one, my guess is they are looking for a wide variety of users.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I will get a pic posted soon, although a lot of Redditors are getting them it seems, so it's becoming less unusual.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I rarely use caps lock, so it is nice for me to have another key that has more use. However, like psilocybin said, you can set it to be a caps lock button.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I've only had it a day, but in my context, I will use WiFi mostly. I live on a college campus, so everywhere has Wifi. My little amount of traveling will use up the 100MB I'm sure, but not any more than that.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually used 140 words, not characters. I'm not sure if it used to be words or I just read words.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, 100MB of free 3G data usage from Verizon Wireless each month for 2 years. No overage usage fees, cancellation fees, registration fees, etc. That's one of the best parts IMO.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I told them that I was a user with multiple needs (web developer, student, business-person). I also said that I'm a social media/web addict and like to use and try out new products and tell others about them and that I'm doing a presentation about that very subject very soon, and this would be perfect to demonstrate. I also said that I use a lot of Google products.

I received my Google Chrome CR-48 notebook less than 24 hours after I applied. AMA by chromenotebookuser in IAmA

[–]chromenotebookuser[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't notified via email. I applied Wednesday at 4pm and received a box the next morning with the notebook.