By Noah Kravitz |
This past May during the Google I/O developers’ conference, Google announced the forthcoming availability of Chromebooks, the consumer-facing evolution of their Chrome OS-based CR-48 laptop pilot program. Where CR-48 was a limited edition, free to the chosen few, beta program, Chromebooks were to be a…
By Logan Cooke |
No matter how much I liked the Hardware of the CR-48, I must focus my attention on the software. Chrome OS could be the next big thing if you ask Google, but is it practical enough to live up to everyday use?…
By Logan Cooke |
The hardware of the CR-48 is a lot of fun to talk about, and is really impressive. Please note however that in a lot of ways it is irrelevant, because by the time Chrome Notebooks start being marketed and sold, they will most likely be…
By brandonminiman |
A few months ago, I began on a quest to find the perfect laptop. I wanted something light, thin, fast, good on battery, and inexpensive. At the time, the ASUS UL30VT stood out as a winner thanks to a low price, great battery life thanks to…
By Jon Rettinger |
Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) laptops are becoming almost as ubiquitous as standard Core 2 Duo machines. These thin and light offer more power than a netbook, but a bit less than a standard laptop and are often the perfect compromise. The Inspiron 14Z…
