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Amazon’s Kindle Fire is the latest device to enter the ever growing list of available tablets PCs. While the Kindle Fire offers a lot of features at a super low…
Amazon’s Kindle Fire is the latest device to enter the ever growing list of available tablets PCs. While the Kindle Fire offers a lot of features at a super low…
Chrome OS vs Linux. Linux vs Chrome OS. Many folks are asking these days which platform is the best alternative to running Windows or Mac OS. Currently I use the…
I was excited to be one of the first to receive the Acer Chromebook. I’ve been playing around with the device for two days and I am happy to report…
Amazon’s Kindle Fire is the latest device to enter the ever growing list of available tablets PCs. While the Kindle Fire offers a lot of features at a super low price, you may still be asking yourself if this tablet is right for you. In this article, we examine the pros and cons of the Kindle Fire.
One of the complaints about Chrome OS is its severely limited file manager. It seems like Google is encouraging (read: forcing) users of Chrome OS to keep their data in the cloud by not providing an elegant, or even adequate solution for managing files locally. Luckily, Michael Connick just came up with a brilliant work-around. It makes use of the built-in browser functionality to navigate and manage files and directories via a web page interface. Check out the details on Michael’s blog, Staying Connected.
After you try out the “new file manager”, consider checking out the Chrome OS extension, Panelize. ChromebookUser.com contributor Seldon D. has this to say about the extension,
“Panelize is one of my favorite extensions, and makes this work even better. Just save file:///home/chronos/user/Downloads/ to a bookmark in the Panels folder. Then you can open a new “file manager” window in Panelize. Right click on any file, then choose “Save as…” I find this approach way easier than the native Chrome OS file manager for managing local content.”
Thanks to Seldon for sharing the file manager work-around and the extension!
Chrome OS vs Linux. Linux vs Chrome OS. Many folks are asking these days which platform is the best alternative to running Windows or Mac OS. Currently I use the Lubuntu Linux distribution, which is a lighter version of the popular Ubuntu. I have it installed on an early edition Lenovo S10 netbook. I also have Google CR-48 Chrome Laptop from the Google Test Pilot program. In my experience, each platform has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons of using each platform.
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I was excited to be one of the first to receive the Acer Chromebook. I’ve been playing around with the device for two days and I am happy to report that the device looks solid! Highlights so far include:
The only thing I wasn’t happy about is the glossy screen. I’ll try out the Acer in direct sunlight and let you know what I find.
I uploaded a few pictures of the Acer. I also uploaded a mini video review of the Acer Chromebook. Check them out!
A quick check of our order status shows that the Acer Chromebook has started shipping from Amazon! We previously reported that they would start shipping tomorrow but we’re ecstatic that they shipped a day earlier. As seen in the image above, we expect to receive the Acer AC700 tomorrow. We will certainly posts pictures and videos as soon as possible.
The Acer Chromebook costs only $349.99, making it the least expensive model Chromebook currently released. One of the early criticisms of Chromebooks has been the price. With the Acer finally shipping, maybe we’ll see less talk about Chromebooks being too expensive.
When you get your Acer Chromebook, be sure to let us know what you think about it. Leave a comment below or join the discussion in the Chromebook Forum.
Google is targeting the enterprise with its Chrome OS based laptop, the Google Chromebook. Google is now offering a Chromebook for Business subscription program starting at $28 a month, per user. Including with the subscription is the Chromebook hardware, the operating system, a suite of free productivity applications, and 24×7 support. This is a very interesting proposition considering that companies currently pay thousands of dollars per PC per year in costs related to leases, licenses, maintenance, upgrades, and downtime. Google proposes to drastically reduce this cost by being the sole provider for all services and support related to these low maintenance laptops.
But before you head over to the Chromebooks for Business and Education site to order a fleet of Chromebooks, you should take a moment to think about whether the Chromebook is right for your organization. Below are a few important points to consider when trying deciding if the Chromebook is right for your business.
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One of Google’s goals with the Chromebook program was to deliver a nearly zero-maintenance computer. Software updates are downloaded in the background and applied automatically. You don’t have to install and configure programs. You don’t have to install malware protection. But, it’s still a computer, and therefore, problems can develop. And, if problems can develop, they will develop.
Recently, my Cr-48 had issues with a Chrome OS update, and I couldn’t login afterward. Ultimately, I had to restore Chrome OS from a recovery USB. Alas, despite the promise of everything being securely stored in the cloud, not everything is, and there is a surprisingly large amount of local information that you may have to restore by hand. This came as a surprise to me, but it needn’t surprise you. When (not if) disaster strikes, a little advance preparation can make recovery easier.
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Flying on Virgin America this summer? You may be in luck. From July 1st through September 30th, some Virgin America passengers will have free access to Google Chromebooks during their flights. Chromebooks will be available on flights between Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Francisco. Free access to WiFi will be provided by Google.
“Our goal has always been to use the best in technology to reinvent the travel experience… and help bring some fun back to flying. We’re delighted to team up with Google yet again in a way that keeps our guests entertained and connected — in both the physical and virtual clouds,” said Porter Gale, vice president of marketing for Virgin America.
Google and Virgin are also developing an app for Chrome OS to help travelers plan and prepare for trips. It’s great to see companies already embracing the Chromebook. Hopefully this is the first of many stories like this!
Source: Market Daily
According to the updated product page at Amazon.com, the Acer AC700 Chromebook will start shipping on July 11th! You can pre-order the Acer Chromebook right now for $349.99. Note that only WiFi-only model will ship on July 11th. The 3G Acer Chromebook is expected to ship later this summer. Did you already order the Acer AC700 Chromebook Wifi model? Or are you waiting for the 3G Acer Chromebook to be released later this summer? Chat about it in the Acer Chromebook Forum.
Looking for the old news articles? Our previous news articles have been moved to the Chromebook News Archive section of our site. We made some system changes to the site so that we could provide visitors with additional functionality and performance. What do you think of our new look? Leave us a comment below or post feedback in the forum.
Amazon Kindle Fire: Pros and Cons
Chrome OS versus Linux: Which should you choose?
Acer Chromebook First Impressions, Video Review, Photo Gallery
What’s in your disaster preparedness kit for your Google Chromebook?
Virgin America giving passengers Google Chromebooks during flights
ZeroPC Gives your Google Chromebook a Fully-Featured, Windows-like Web Desktop User Interface
Amazon Kindle Fire: Pros and Cons
A better file manager for Chrome OS?
Chrome OS versus Linux: Which should you choose?
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Acer Chromebook now shipping from Amazon.com
Is the Google Chromebook right for your Business?
What’s in your disaster preparedness kit for your Google Chromebook?
Virgin America giving passengers Google Chromebooks during flights
