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"Worthless operating system"
Version: Google Chrome OS 19
Pros
It looks nice.
Cons
It is utterly useless at the moment.You can't do any work.There are not many apps that allow you to do work.Even Mac os is better.
Summary
Probably over time chrome os will have more applications but currently it isn't worth buying a chromebook.
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"If you know what you're buying, you'll be happy."
Version: Google Chrome OS 19
Pros
1) Secure -- signed from the top to the bottom and virtually unhackable if you don't enable "Developer mode."
2) Thin and lightCons
1) Limited choice of apps
2) Limited hardware choicesSummary
If you are buying this, it's probably because you're already living in the cloud and can handle moving there full time. If you wonder whether you will be able to make the transition, you should probably stay away and change your app needs on your old platform first.
This equipment seems perfect for Google Apps schools and businesses. The integrated management console makes all that really hard managed-IT stuff painless. Deploy "apps." Set policies. All that stuff without needing multiple servers and a dedicated IT staff to handle the management and backup side. -
"Misplaced confidence"
Version: Google Chrome OS 19
Pros
It can sync your Chrome settings with ease. It's faster than a PC.
Cons
Too much dependence on the internet.
Summary
Chrome is a nice concept, but there's some pretty huge flaws that'll turn this into another flop. Even though the OS has the look and feel of a real OS, it's too dependent on the internet. Why would anyone spend money buying an online based OS when they can spend the same money on a Windows computer that can run independent of the internet?
This is really about poor marketing. The OS runs offline. If they take away the "Chrome" name and replace it with Android, then stop telling people that it's really a browser on steroids, then people will see it as a real Windows competitor. -
"Who said PCs are for only for browsing?"
Version: Google Chrome OS 19
Pros
-Very Good initiative
-Faster Boot and Access to files
-Real time File access
-Inexpensive
-Built in Security
-Slick InterfaceCons
-Doesn't support executable files
-May not have enough drivers
-Lack of local storage option
-Not heavy Applications orientedSummary
What is the point in getting an Operating System,if u can't do anything other than playing tiny games and browsing? Albeit free!?
May be if this OS is made to support all Windows Software, or something like that, it would be a fair reason for users to shift from Windows.
Trivia: Good Porting of Android to PC -
"Its OK if your a Google Fanboy"
Version: Google Chrome OS R13 release 0.13.587.43
Pros
Quick boot, simple straight forward Browser type UI
Cons
Won't run Windows programs, Must like Google Chrome browser.
Summary
Having tried Google Chrome OS a couple times on my Macbook Air using Parallels VM I can say Chrome OS is only for the Google Fanboy willing to try and survive in a Google App world. Of course Google's vision is a cloud based one and somewhat like a Apple Fan you pretty much have to embrace the ecosystem. For me I can say that it is fast loading, its very minimal and you feel like your just using Google's Chrome browser on steroids. I have to say I am not a fan of Google Chrome but I am not a hater either. For me though if I wanted a free OS that is Linux based I would have to choose a more full experience of one of the current Linux flavors such as Mint,Ubuntu,Fedora. They offer a more true open experience then being trapped in the Google zone.
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"wots the point"
Version: Google Chrome OS R13 release 0.13.587.43
Pros
none I can find
Cons
Need to do better than this.
Summary
It's just an old version of linux. I'd rather use a different linux version.
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"This is a link to an advert, dont waste my time"
Version: Google Chrome OS R12 release 0.12.433.57
Pros
crap rubish
Cons
rubbish rubbish
Summary
you just wasted my time with a link to an advert to buy the chrome laptop, not a download to the chrome OS
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"Great I love it"
Version: Google Chrome OS 0.9.128.8 beta
Pros
Everything, very fast and easy to use
Cons
I can't find an easy web app for Itunes, which is my main music program
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