Web Apps – Access to web apps that let you play games (Angry Birds!), work in spreadsheets, edit photos and more.Īutomatic Updates – When you login the Chromebook will automatically update your apps. Online Backup and Convenience – Your documents, settings and more are stored in the cloud so if you lose the Chromebook, just grab a new one and get going Instant Web – Boot in 8 seconds and start searchingĪlways on Connectivity – 100MB of 3G included with 3G models. The Chromebooks will include many of the features we were expecting from the original launch, but we have highlighted some of the major Chromebook features you will experience if you purchase a Chromebook. What to Expect with Your Chrome Notebook?
As Warner Crocker explains at GottaBeMobile this is an incredibly important change to the concept or “web only” which recognizes the fallible nature of mobile connections and consumer desire to have offline access in certain occasions. Don’t worry though, the new Chromebooks will allow for offline access to your Gmail, Calendar and Docs. In case you missed it, the two cheapest Chromebooks won’t have mobile broadband built in. 11.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit LCD.One notable difference is the inclusion of a HDMI port instead of a Mini-VGA connection. The Acer notebook has a smaller display and lighter weight, but similar specs to the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook. At this time, the Acer notebook has no mobile broadband option. The Acer WiFi Chromebook looks like it will only be available from Amazon and will retail for $349.99. HD Webcam with noise cancelling microphone.Built in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional).Samsung Series 5 (Samsung Chromebook) Specs: The 3G model will include 100MB of broadband from Verizon Wireless per month, operating on the Verizon 3G network. The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook comes in two models, a WiFi only Chromebook which retails for $429 and a WiFi+3G model which is $499. The Chromebooks are note yet available for preorder, but you can sign up at Amazon to be notified when the Chromebooks are available to order. The new Google Chromebooks will be available from Best Buy and and prices start at $349.99. Google Chromebook Models, Pricing and Specs We have come a way since the original cr-48 prototype, which users had a chance to try last year, and now have two new Chromebooks coming June 15th from Samsung and Acer. Today at Google I/O a developer event for all things Google, the company announced the much anticipated Google Chrome Notebook.