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Hi everyone, Google ChromeBook 11.6 Inch 3G that make by Samsung has released at October 18, 2012. Fast and Easy, Ithink it'sa suitablewordtodescribe it. It's just 2.5 pounds and 0.7 inches thin, how light and small it is. Google Chromebook has Google Apps plus thousands more. The Chromebook will lead you to Google products like Search, Gmail, Youtube, and Hangouts. So you can Easily work, play, or do anythings.
10 Seconds boot time, That's Awesome speed. You can start work, play, or anything without wait any longer
Google apps plus Thousands more from the Chrome Web Store. They can help you to work more Easily
With multiple layer security, you don't need anti virus to keep your Chromebook clean.
Save your stuff safely in the cloud, with 100GB of free Google Drive storage for two years, you can keep all your data and setting safe, and you can securely access it anywhere. even you don't need to download or installing apps onto your hard drive.
Fast and Reliable
Automatic Updates : you don't need think about your apps and OS up-to-date or not, it will update by themselves.
Started without Setup : just unboxing it, and you can do anythings you want. you don't need to spend your time to installing.
Small and Awesome but Cooler : Chromebook with dual core processor give Awesome performance and battery life in ultra-slim package. Try run it on your lap for a couple hour it's not getting hot.
Stay connected in-flight : With your Chromebook, you can get online at 10,000 feet with free Gogo in-air internet passes. Your Chromebook comes with 12 free passes (estimated $150 value) that you can use over 2 years on domestic US flights.
Productivity Apps : Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings with apps like Google Docs, Zoho and SlideRocket.
Typing Speed and Accuracy : The Chromebook keyboard will make your typing speed and accuracy decrease.
Product Details
Processor
1.7 GHz Exynos 5200
RAM
2 GB DDR3L SDRAM
Hard Drive
16 GB eMMC with 100GB of free Google Drive storage for two years
Screen Size
11.6 inch Display
Max Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics Coprocessor
Integrated
Operating System
Google Chrome OS
Battery life
over 6.5 hours
Launch Date
October 18, 2012
Video about Samsung ChromeBook 11.6 Inch 3G :
Samsung Chromebook 11.6 inch 3G Review
Chromebook 3G Unboxing
Google Chromebook - Explained
Chromebook - Connectivity
The Looks Package of Samsung ChromeBook 11.6 Inch 3G
I bought an original Intel Atom-powered Samsung Series 5 wifi for over $500. I loved the concept but not the price.
This time I got an ARM powered, fanless (no more "hot lap"), noiseless, bloatware-free, device. It also includes a Verizon-powered data plan and 100 GB of Google Drive Space Free for 2 years all for $329. Not to mention how good looking the device is. People weren't joking when they compared it to the Macbook Air, it looks like the Air and is just about the same size.
Chromebooks are called "secondary" devices and that's how it started for me but over the last year and a half, it has turned into my primary device. Now that I have 3G as an option, I take it with me anywhere I go. My phone and tablet are great for browsing, media, and games but sometimes I just need a device with a keyboard and great battery life to get some work done.
I can no longer justify paying $1000 for Macbook Airs every year or two with devices like this out there. The chromebook wins over the Mac Air on the contract-free, pay-as-you-go 3G alone (and it costs $670 less... I can't get over this).
This little computer is what I've wanted in a PC for years: fast, fanless, quiet, and compact. It's all those things, and it's even better made than most Windows laptops that are twice the price. Chrome OS might not be for everyone, but it has major advantages (simplicity, automatic upgrades, security) and looks nice, too. I had initially been concerned that I would have trouble not being able to access Adobe or MS software, but the Chrome apps cover 90% of what I need to do, and for the other 10%, I can use Chrome Remote Desktop to connect to my PC and can run the software through the browser---it works amazingly well.
The computer is almost perfect and for $250 ($330 for 3G) I am extremely satisfied. Here are the pros and cons as I see them:
PROS
- Completely quiet: no fans
- Ventless and therefore versatile: you can use the computer anywhere, even in bed, without worrying about the computer's ventilation/overheating
- Fast: it boots up amazingly quickly, and I have a hard time seeing any performance difference between this and Chrome on my desktop PC.
- Nice UI: clean and simple, with lots of very useful and quick keyboard shortcuts
- Matte screen: no annoying reflections on the screen, and you can use it in bright rooms with no trouble
- Great keyboard and Mac-like trackpad: these really feel like they belong to a much more expensive computer
- Very good battery life: minimum of 6.5 hours, up to 8-9 with low screen brightness
- The 3G connection is good, connects quickly and seamlessly when WiFi is not available; connection is surprisingly fast for 3G
CONS
- Can't run some software (but Chrome Remote Desktop can solve this problem if you have a PC or server running the software)
- Palmrest is a little too short for my large hands, which forces me to type with more "curl" than I'm used to to avoid having my palm rest on the edge somewhat uncomfortably. This could be an issue for "flat" typists, too.
This is a superb value of a computer, and it's fun to be using an always-improving computer that's on what might be a new frontier of simpler computing in the cloud.
An inexpensive, yet well made, laptop that works for 90% of what I do on a computer these days. I can't see the point of waiting for my Windows laptop to spin up, wake up and tease me for a few minutes, just to check email. If you realize that the bloated Windows operating system is a business system that Microsoft is always trying to shove into smaller devices, it will forever be a losing proposition. Mac OS suffers the same signs of old age.
The fact that Chromebooks are basically running an OS that is still young and small and built on what has always been considered a superior OS (Linux and Unix), means that they are lean and light.
The hardware in this Chromebook is also minimal, with no hard drive, no removable battery and limited ports. But this tends to keep the user focused on what they're using this device for. And for surfing and running web apps, this thing rocks.
If you want to hack around the registry, overclock your CMOS or clean your dirty cache buffers (or whatever you kids do), build your own Windows PC and rock on.
First of all, I really appreciate all the reviewers who shared their experience. Both positive and negative reviews provided great insights into an exciting new product with some unknowns. I received the 3G version of Samsung Chromebook 11.6" from Amazon a few days ago, and my experience so far has been very positive. I'll focus on less-discussed topics, i.e. Language inputs, Verizon 3G, Bluetooth, USB ports, and useful Apps for Chromebook.
Language - I write documents in English and Japanese, so the ability to input and switch between the two is very important to me. I'm very pleased with Chrome OS in this regard for two reasons. First, it's easy to add and configure multiple languages and input methods. Go to Settings, add a language, and select input methods. There appear to be more than 50 language options available. Second, it's a one-click operation (press Shift-Alt) to switch between languages. The Japanese fonts are limited at the moment, but for now, I'm very happy with this.
Verizon 3G - Since this is a cloud device and my mobile workstation, the ability to connect both WLAN and WWAN is important to me. I paid the extra $80 upfront (price difference between 3G and non-3G versions at Amazon) for the WWAN capability and 100MB/mo for 2 years included. Activating the Verizon 3G was easy and took about 3 minutes. I was connected immediately at a reasonable 2.4 Mbps download, 0.8 Mbps upload speed, measured by Speakeasy, San Francisco hub. 3G is not supposed to be used when I'm connected to both WiFi and 3G, so in theory I should be able to conserve my 100MB quota while I'm on Wifi. However, as expected, 3G was used even when Wifi was available. Wifi connection sometimes fails or takes a moment to connect/reconnect, especially waking from sleep mode. When that happens, 3G mode kicks in immediately, eating into the allotted quota. To avoid this, disable 3G while using Wifi, and enable 3G only when needed. Enabling/disabling 3G or Wifi is a simple three-click operation.
USB ports - I plugged in a USB mouse (MS 4000), and it worked without any noticeable delay. That was actually a pleasant surprise because I'm used to the Windows behavior that normally takes a few moments of checking and installing drivers. I did not see such delay in Chromebook, that's nice. I also connected my USB drive (WD 300GB) and it worked fine. A folder window popped up with all the content displayed. Both USB and USB 3.0 ports worked just the same.
Bluetooth - I tried my Bluetooth mouse (MS 5000). Unlike USB mouse, I had to go into Settings and configure Bluetooth in order to make it work. Chrome Settings is a one-stop shop for all configurations, so once you get used to it, it doesn't feel like a chore to make changes, unlike Windows . . .
Once enabled and paired a device, the mouse worked fine. However, whenever I turn off my BT mouse or put Chromebook in sleep mode, I have to wait for the mouse to reconnect, which takes about 5 seconds. The USB mouse does not have such delay. My understanding is that this Chromebook does not work with Bluetooth audio devices yet.
Useful Apps for Chromebook - Over the past few years, I gradually transitioned from using MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint to OpenOffice Writer/Calc/Impress, and now to Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. There are increasingly many useful apps, in particular I like LucidChart for diagramming, Pixlr Editor for image editing, and shiftEdit for coding in Perl, PHP, and Javascript.
Chrome Remote Desktop is a very useful tool for Chromebook, works like VNC or pcAnywhere. The response is fast, display is clear, it almost feels like I'm actually sitting in front of my main PC. It was very nice to be able to access Quickbooks, Outlook, and local files that I did not upload, while sitting in a cafe.
Speech Recognizer is a voice dictation app. It makes use of Google Chrome Speech API, wrapped in a simple Google Search-like interface. The Chromebook's built-in microphone works very well for me. I tried both English (USA) and Japanese to dictate, and the recognition accuracy was excellent.
As many of you discovered, the Chromebook is not for everyone. But soon it will find its users and become indispensable for people like me.
