I like Google. I use a lot of Google's services and software. So when a client sent me a link to sign up for Google's Chrome OS beta, I jumped at it. I didn't think I would qualify, but I thought it would be interesting and fun. Well, that lasted about four weeks.
When I returned from vacation just before the New Year, there was a non-descript box waiting for me. I didn't remember ordering anything, but inside the box was another box that looked like electronics. Much to my surprise, when I opened the box I found a Google laptop: the Cr-48 Chrome Notebook.
Instantly, I knew what the reaction would be at home. My son is a computer and electrical engineering major at the University of Florida. I knew he would be jealous. His exact words were "not fair!" My daughter, a high school senior with pretty good technology skills, was similarly disappointed in what appeared to be my good fortune.
I inserted the battery slice and opened the computer. The Chrome logo displayed almost instantly. The machine is small. It is about the size of a news magazine and about an inch thick. It has a built-in webcam and Verizon wireless data card, which provided 100 MB of data free per month.
The exterior finish is a matte black, similar to my Lenovo ThinkPad T500. A touchpad is used for navigation. There are no Function or Caps Lock keys, but the keyboard is similar to a MacBook. Since I'm not a Mac user, that didn't matter much to me.
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Source: law.com
By: Marc S. Dobin
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