The damn video was more about the hardware than the OS. I wanted to see more of Chrome OS.
---------------------------------------- Have a Better One, Edward Crosby http://about.me/edwardcrosby On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 3:51 PM, cwpreston <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Sent to you by cwpreston via Google Reader: > > > Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O (update: > video!)<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/> > via Engadget <http://www.engadget.com> by Darren Murph on 5/11/11 > > > <http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/> > We never > had<http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/google-chrome-os-gets-detailed/>much > doubt about what Samsung would be showcasing at tonight's finale event > at Google I/O 2011 <http://engadget.com/all/googleio2011>, but now it's > official -- the outfit's first-ever Chrome OS > ultraportable<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/stub-official-samsung-reveals-chrome-os-laptops/>is > making its debut in San Francisco, and we've been fortunate enough to > grab a bit of hands-on time. Slated to ship to consumers, businesses and > educational institutions on June 15th, the 12.1-inch Series 5 is a > strikingly svelte machine, and there's no doubt that holding a 0.79-inch rig > gives us all kinds of chills. The company took a bit of time to play up its > "Power Plus" battery technology, lasting up to 8.5 hours with "active use," > or 5 hours of straight video. There's also a new hitch in the Verizon > Wireless data deal -- 100MB will be tossed in each month on the 3G model, > but contrary to what we'd heard earlier, that ends after two years (rather > than lasting for the life of the product). > > The hardware feels tremendous -- stiff, solid and well appointed, much like > Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited > Edition<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-limited-edition-white-hands-on-from-go/>. > It outclasses the other sub-$450 netbooks we've seen in both style and > rigidity, and while we'll always have a special place in our heart for the > CR-48<http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/google-cr-48-chrome-laptop-preview/>, > it's pretty clear that this particular unit was in the oven for some while. > We've hoping to spend some serious time with this guy in the middle of next > month, but for now, here's what we can tell you -- the 1280 x 800 display is > both crisp and sharp, with shockingly great viewing angles for a machine of > this price. The keyboard's far from cramped, and if you've had your doubts > on the 12.1-inch form factor, we're guessing one touch of this would have > those running for cover. Oh, and the trackpad? One of the best we've felt in > the PC universe, and one that we hope crops up elsewhere in the near future. > It's right about on par with the one found on the CR-48 (post update), which > is also stellar compared to most netbooks. > > Obviously, we aren't here long enough to test the ultra-longevous battery > (said to be good for over 1,000 cycles -- perfect for education and business > users who are apt to adopt it), but we'll be sure to do our best once we > settle down with a production unit. We're told that it'll be available in > Titan Silver or Arctic White, provide a chiclet style keyboard, a > multi-gesture trackpad (which supports two-finger scrolling) and "instant" > wake from sleep. > > *Update*: More impressions and video are after the break, and a > head-to-head with a current-gen 11-inch MacBook Air is below! > > *Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop > hands-on<http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/> > * > > <http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/#4127857><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/#4127858><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/#4127859><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/#4127860><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on/#4127861> > > *Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop vs. 11-inch MacBook Air... > fight!<http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/> > * > > <http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/#4128005><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/#4128004><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/#4128003><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/#4128002><http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-vs-11-inch-macbook-air-fight/#4128001> > > Continue reading *Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O > (update: > video!)*<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/> > > Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O (update: > video!)<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/>originally > appeared on > Engadget <http://www.engadget.com> on Wed, 11 May 2011 21:52:00 EDT. > Please see our terms for use of feeds<http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/> > . > Permalink<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/> > | | Email this <http://www.engadget.com/forward/19938258/> | > Comments<http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/#comments> > > > > Things you can do from here: > > - Subscribe to > Engadget<http://www.google.com/reader/view/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Frss.xml?source=email>using > *Google Reader* > - Get started using Google > Reader<http://www.google.com/reader/?source=email>to easily keep up with > *all your favorite sites* > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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