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Google Unveils Beta Chrome OS Notebook
adeelarshad82 writes "Google has unveiled a beta version of its Chrome OS notebook, dubbed CR48. The device will have a 12.1-inch screen and full-size keyboard, as well as an oversized, clickable touchpad. It will also include world-mode 3G and 802.11 dual-band Wi-Fi. Google promised eight hours of active use and eight days of standby, as well as a webcam.Those hoping to get their hands on a Chrome OS device, however, will either have to wait until mid-2011 or obtain one through one of several Google-backed giveaway options. Google plans to release two, Intel-based Chrome OS notebooks from Acer and Samsung in mid-2011, with Verizon Wireless providing cellular connectivity which comes with 100MB of free data per month for the first two years. According to Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management, CR48 is not and will not be for sale. All Chrome OS devices will be launched and priced by their partners, who will hold their own launch events in the future with more details."
Eric Schmidt: Okay guys. It's time for the choppin' block. Whaddya got for me?
Tablet Lead: We just announced our tablet today!
Eric Schmidt: Way to set the bar high! Next! You!
Chrome Browser Lead: We... err... Overhauled our Javascript Engine! 100% faster! Totally! We'll announce it this afternoon
Eric Schmidt: Good good! I'd hate to have to fire you. I like you. Next! You there, what good news do you have?
Notebook Lead: Err... We... uhh. Yeah, we can totally announce our new notebook as well! Definately. It might not be READY till Mid 2011 but we can definately announce it oh god please don't fire me.
Eric Schmidt: ... *Flips a coin* ... You got lucky this time. Next!
Search Engine Lead: There's... err... Nothing new to report... Not even a doodle for the main page today... I... I'll go pack my things. It was really nice working here.
Eric Schmidt: No need, I'll have security escort you out then throw your belongings out the nearest window.
Isotopes of Chromium
48 is an unstable isotope of Chromium with a half-life of less than a day.
"-1 Troll" is the apparently the same as "-1 I disagree with you."
TFA says there'll be a "jail-breaking mode
Why should there be a jail in the first place?
Have you got your LWN subscription yet?