Google’s Chrome OS Pilot Program

This is the Cr-48 laptop from Google, and it’s going through a pilot program right now that you can sign up for (until December 21st). Picture a Macbook that merged with an IBM Thinkpad in terms of style, except it operates entirely off a custom operating system based off Google’s web browser: Chrome.

The Cr-48 is the test notebook we designed for the Pilot program. It’s the first of its kind.

It’s ready when you are, booting in about 10 seconds and resuming from sleep instantly. There’s built-in Wi-Fi and 3G, so you can stay connected everywhere, and a webcam for video chat. The vibrant 12-inch LCD display, full-size keyboard and oversized touchpad let you enjoy the web comfortably. And at just 3.8 pounds with over eight hours of active usage and a week of standby time, it’s easy to take along for the ride.

What did we leave out? Spinning disks, caps-lock key, function keys, and lap burns.

The caps lock key is replaced with a search button.

The only requirements are that you must be at least 18 years of age and basically live off the Internet. Shouldn’t be too hard for most of you, no? Good luck getting in!

(Source: Gizmodo)