After months and months of waiting, the ChromeOS laptop is finally a reality. So far there are positive reviews that make the Chromebook a worthy opponent in the laptop world.

Right now you can buy a Chromebook from Amazon or BestBuy Online with a few locations available for walk-in purchases. However, there are only a couple core models available so far: an ACER model and a Samsung model.

Both have essentially the same specs as your typical netbook would have. The Intel Atom processor, the 16GB SSD hard drive are both standard in a netbook, but Chromebook has a larger keyboard and screen. This means the laptops are slightly bigger than a netbook, but since they only weigh just over 3lbs they have all the portability of a netbook.

Outside of the ChromeOS the Chromebooks have a couple welcome additions to the netbook category, mainly HD capabilities. ACER’s model sports an HDMI out allowing you to stream from the Chromebook to another HDMI device like your TV with ease.

Another addition is the ability to get your Chromebook 3G ready – allowing you to use the Internet anywhere with a data-plan. Like many tablets available today, you can buy a wifi-only version or a 3G version of the Chromebooks with relevant price differences included.

Chromebook was a device that sounded like a dream a couple years ago when the netbook was king, but it took so long for Google to get it off the ground, now that era is lost to the tablets. It’s not as fun and portable as a tablet, and not as capable as an actual laptop. The pricing of the Chromebook is cheaper than any tablet, with similar casual user capabilities, while it’s more expensive than a lot of netbooks and even some cheaper laptops that have more actual capabilities.

In the end – if the Chromebook fits your needs and your particular situation you should get one, as long as you’re able to work with cloud computing. The Chromebook is getting good reviews all over so far, so it’s not a bad product. Although, looking at all the other alternatives out there, it’s going to have some very stiff competition.

For more info check out google.com/chromebook.

Specs:

2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

4GB DDR2 SDRAM

120GB hard disk

Programs included:

Final Cut Studio 2, Mac Office 2004, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Logic 7 Pro for Audio and other expensive programs

Price:Php 80,000

Really beautiful gadget!..You guys can comment up so that we can negotiate about the terms of payment. Or you can contact me through email – tabby.www@gmail.com

Features :
» New Acer CrystalEye Webcam with PrimaLite Technology
» New Acer Arcade Deluxe Multimedia Software
» Built in Dolby Digital Surround Sound ( DLNA Certified )
» Acer Empowering Technology
» Acer GridVista Technology
» Comes with FREE Office Home and Student 2007

Specifications

Operating System   Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium

Processor   Intel Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

Processor Type   Core 2 Duo T5450 (1.66Ghz, 2MB, 667FSB)

Chipset   Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Memory   1 GB DDR2 ( Upgradeable up to 4 GB )

Display Screen   14.1″ WXGA TFT Crystalbrite LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution

Video Type   Intel Graphics Media accelerator X3100 with up to 358MB DVMT 4.0

Video Memory   8 MB Dedicated Memory, 350 MB Shared Memory

Hard Disk   120 GB SATA HDD

Optical Drive   Built-in Super Multi Double Layer Drive

Weight   2.45 kg

Dimension   342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35/38(H) mm

Network Interface   Built in 56K Modem, Built in 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN

Wireless LAN   Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG ( 802.11a/b/g)

Card Reader   Built in 5 in 1 Card Reader

Bluetooth   Built in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology

Battery Type   6 Cell Battery, 53.28W Li-ion battery pack

Battery Life   3.35 hour Battery Life

So, I plan to have this with me for 5 years before I plan to change or replace it w/ a new one. After 3 years I might be adding another 1GB DDR2 to make it even faster. I am now officially mobile!\m/^_^\m/