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- 73AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE7 ReviewsCNET70Google Chrome OS reviewChrome OS struggles with the delineation between apps and Web sites, even though they are fast growing together. Great for students and casual home use, the day is coming when it'll be competitive, but it's not yet a replacement for a more mature OS.Computerworld80Chrome OS reviewed: The final verdict on Google'sIt's been an interesting two weeks living in the cloud -- enough so that I'm thinking about turning my vacation into a permanent residence.PC World80Chrome OS Grows UpIf much of what you do happens in the cloud anyway, a Chromebook has a lot of advantages -- it's cheaper, fast, simple to operate and gets great battery life. Google's other OS has grown up a lot in the past year and a half.CNET50Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 reviewI applaud Chrome OS and its simplicity, but if you want a taste of it, here's my advice on how to get it for free: download the Chrome browser on your computer, and then install your choice of apps from the Chrome Web Store. There, you're done.GigaOM80Google launches Chromebook, Chromebox & gets it riThe ChromeOS and the devices based on the OS have reached a point in maturity where they can be used as an “optional” or second computer. It is also benefitting from the fact that most of us have become used to living and working inside the browser.Engadget70Chrome OS review (version 19)Version 19 marks a welcome update for existing Chrome OS users, and should suffice for the classrooms that are already issuing Chrome devices to students. Heck, it might even be time for curious early adopters to give Chrome OS a second look.TechRadar80Hands on: New Chrome OS reviewChrome OS has been hit with some fierce criticism in its short lifetime – some merited and some mean – but this incarnation answers several of its most difficult questions acceptably, if not perfectly.
- 74AVERAGE USER SCORE61 ReviewsJeff40April 27, 2018Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I bought a laptop on Amazon named 'Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531' and received it today.Now me,not knowing what a Chromebook was,was excited to start my gaming by playing Minecraft and other games but when I launched it,I was very disappointed,sad and very angry at the same time because I realised that I can't do anything I wanted to do.Now don't think of this wrong.it has a very nice interface and it is easy to use but please make it more like other systems where you can browse files,download files and download games etc.Engadget Reader90October 29, 2017Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!My name is Lloyd of Los Angeles, a computer technician for over 15years now. I started using Chrome OS for month and just wanna say that i really love Chrome OS using my Acer Chromebook 14.. This OS is really light, flexible, friendly user too and became my everyday tool for all my browing and printing needs. Thanks to Chrome OS team for developing this software making our computer tasks so easy and fast. I hope you guys continue to provide updates and develop more innovating concepts. Keep it up and more skillful power.Engadget Reader90October 30, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I was frustrated with the slowness of Windows OS and the need to install various software just to clean it up. Sometimes we just wanted to check the email, but the effort of waiting and waiting for the Window desktop was too much. The slowness of Windows OSr was as frustrating as a bad traffic jam.I bought an Asus Chromebox with installed Chrome OS and we are active on the computer in less than 10 seconds. It is fast and it uses very little power and most of the time it is totally silent. Chrome OS as a stand alone operating system is so much faster and an increasing number of free and or cheap apps enables us to do almost everything we could do before on the Window desktop.Engadget Reader90April 16, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader30March 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!So, I bought a cheap Chromebook on a whim, just to see how good it was. I brought it home and fired it up, had it running in less than ten minutes: huge plus. Problem is, once I actually started using it, I tried putting some programs and files on it. The machine came with a free two months of google drive, 100 Gb, but no actual storage on the computer itself. I couldn't even move a .txt file onto it. All it did was pull up a window, informing me that I could activate my free Google Drive at any time. As far as I can tell, all the thing does is run Google Chrome, which any PC worth a dime can do. It also does nothing else. If your buying a computer for the express purpose of using the internet, and want nothing else, then it's a perfect fit. Otherwise, it's not worth the gas it takes to go buy it. I'm disappointed, Google.Engadget Reader80January 27, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Chrome OS does everything you need it to an more, the OS is simple and easy to use.Engadget Reader80October 11, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 15, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 17, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I use chrome everyday and it's the only one I'll use. It offers great features and once you sign in with your Google account, it will sync all your settings between your devices (smartphones and tablets). It will even sync your tabs so you can access them on any device.Engadget Reader100January 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60August 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I have used Chrome on an official google chrome book of my friends. I have also tried it on my computer (asus eee pc 1005PE) as Chromium. I have realised, that apart from the 8 second boot, it's speed depends on your computer speed!I would not recommend it, but you can do what you wantEngadget Reader100April 10, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100February 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100February 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80February 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80February 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100January 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!goodEngadget Reader80January 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70November 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60November 16, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I'm an original pilot recipient of the Cr-48 and continue to experience the OS on this piece of hardware so I have no idea what the OS is like on OEM hardware but it still runs pretty smooth for me. I experience lag on a daily basis but I have no idea if that's a flaw of the OS or hardware. I notice extreme lag prior to updates. I've also noticed that playback of video higher than 480p and live streams is very sketchy but once again, that may be due to the hardware. I think Chrome still has a ways to go but for plain old browsing and operating in the cloud it gets the job done. The addition of the file manager was much needed but it needs to be integrated into the system better than what it is. Google still hides it for the most part and wants you to live in the cloud. Personally I feel local storage is a necessity and isn't going anywhere I have found most apps/extensions to help expand the productiveness of the machine and from browsing the web store it seems as if one can find all they need to make operation in the cloud painless.Engadget Reader50November 16, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A disappointing product with a lot of problems. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 13, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader20October 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!An awful product that should be avoided. You'll be sorry. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60October 4, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 27, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70September 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70August 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader60August 5, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 2, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader60August 1, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60July 30, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 14, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 11, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Love this from the start. It's fast to load, even surpassing the Safari in my Mac. Firefox is way too long to load, although I still have it to use one of the Extension, which enable me to download movie in certain sites.Engadget Reader90July 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I like the web apps on this device and think everybody should have a chromebook.Engadget Reader100June 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!i like itEngadget Reader80June 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80June 1, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80May 28, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader40May 27, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Pros: It looks good and is easy to use.Cons: It keeps not responding.Engadget Reader70May 25, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60May 25, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60May 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80May 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love Chrome. Simple, easy browsing without the mess.Engadget Reader70May 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader10May 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!An awful product that should be avoided. You'll be sorry. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 15, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 15, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader30November 22, 2010Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I wanted to keep it forever as my main browser but it fails. Fails more with each update. So I've stopped using it. It really was the very best for awhile but when I say "fail" I mean it would crash within the browser tab more and more. This was seen when google decided to update it more often over the past few months.( Yes, I know I overrode the rating and downgraded it to 1.5 )Engadget Reader80August 6, 2010Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader50January 10, 2010Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Yes, we need new concepts. Yes, innovation is important. And that's what makes the whole 5 points I give. I still don't feel in a world where I could be really enjoying this. Maybe when internet is with me all the time and when I get a fast enough connection to feel like having my files living in the cloud, then I could really appreciate the benefits Chrome OS can bring. But today I still feel like a waste of time having files and every bit of my information going up and down each time I need it. Still, wonderful idea I hope some day it is possible to use it and still feel like working naturally because I still feel a little imprisoned having only my browser to work with. Not today, hopefully someday.By the way, this thing works nicely in VM working inside linux.Engadget Reader80December 6, 2009Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I searched the web and found instructions on how to load Chrome OS to a 4GB USB dongle. I installed it and used it on my Acer Aspire One netbook. I think it works great. It boots up fast and the wireless works fine. I like the idea of a simple and easy small OS just for browsing and email. I used my gmail user ID and password to lon on. The only complaint I have is that there is no way to shut down the OS. I have to hold down the power button to shut it down. I like that it remembers all of my browser settings on subsequent log ins. It is fast and simple and works. I connected to the Lala music website(one of the preinstalled sites) and played music all evening.Engadget Reader10November 26, 2009Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Google's Chrome OS offers nothing over any other OS as it is simply Google's Chrome browser with some pretty shortcuts attached. All of the services it holds are only accessible while you are online so if you happen to be somewhere without an internet connection or if your connection drops your computer will be useless. You can only enter the OS with a gmail account. Why would users be sacrificing all the things they can do with every other OS (such as using the damn thing offline or having local files, for example) to use this pathetic excuse for an operating system?Engadget Reader40November 20, 2009Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The whole notion of Chrome OS is having your world running in one place and one place only, the Chrome browser. This is what Chrome OS all about. The concept is cool and if you like me, you can probably do 50% of your work via your browser. The Chrome OS pretty much cuts and removes all the excess "fat" of the OS and force you to do your work via browser. The user experience is pretty straight forward. If you've been using Chrome browser, not much a surprise. There are some cool touch around having a layer window open to play the video or document. All things that supposed to work within the browser windows are working fine (javascript, AJAX, Flash all works). I installed mine on my MacBook Pro VMWare and the performance is still pretty sluggish even though I throw 512MB to the configuration (not sure why). I am able to browse the Internet, go to my favs site: facebook, youtube, google doc, etc. I am not able to make the sound work so far.Well it is on its infancy so I expect things are becoming smoother on the next build? Will I start to convert my netbook to it? Not sure about it. I think for now I will stick with my MAC OSX and Windows 7 :) Looking forward next year to see the hardware with Chrome OS built-in to it.
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