[mikeybruises]

I want a Chromebook, but I am concerned about being an early adopter. Should I wait until they work the bugs out of these things or go for broke?

PS I know some will argue that it will update itself, however the hardware won't.

 

[kobe]

Get it now. It's not worth the wait!

 

[Magnum]

I'm leaning towards winning 1 of the 3... If that falls through, my back up plan is to wait a month for the next manufacturer to release theirs and see what they do differently.

 

[modelportfolio2003]

@mikeybruises
I think the bugs will have been largely worked out due to:
1. 6 months of testing Chrome OS on the CR48
2. Release of Chrome 11 on the two laptops from Samsung and Acer based on 12 beta tests of Chromium--ie Chrome 11 is the stable version of the latest Chromium test. And Google adds new features each time there is a Chromium test--voice activation, etc etc

My opinion: get it now.

 

[Ben]

It isn't like it is as new as windows was to dos. It is on a mature kernel. Your risks are hardware-side IMHO. I do kind of wonder if someone will make an amd e-series processor version - the onboard graphics and video decoder of that are essentially a radeon 6000. My next machine WILL play fullscreen hulu at 1080p, gdi. Or maybe not.

 

[drumster318]

There is no need to wait. Chrome OS will be updated automatically as needed.this will fix any bugs that are found, although I doubt it will have any major bugs.

Get it now.

 

[tgillespie45]

I agree, don't wait. Given the level of testing and the fact the software is done by Google, the risk of a lemon is minimal. Go for it.

 

[fred]

I say get it now. We as the consumer have to love and trust the products we love. Only with demand will they keep getting bigger and better. If we want to help make the Google Chromebook the best it can be, and to be a part of the technology revolution we should all get it now.

 

[zora]

Why wait? They already did a whole beta test with the CR-48. Thanks to that there have already been a ton of bugs worked out. I WANT to be a part of helping make this successful. If you are one of the first owners you will get a voice in its development.

 

[arch]

If I had the money, I'd pre-order one right away. I still think I'd need a fast full-fledged laptop for video editing, though.

 

[firegeek]

Is it possible to pre-order? Where? I had the impression that Amazon and Best would have them first, and I have Amazon set to send a notice.

 

[kennethpm]

if you want one now.
Samsung Google Chromebook Series 5 (wi-fi & VZ 3G) NIB - eBay (item 170652700345 end time Jun-11-11 21:53:20 PDT)

i will make a good deal and cancel the ebay sale.
contact me

 

[Cosmiconurb]

I got mine 2 days ago. Loving it so far!

 

[Saint]

Ooooooo! I want one! Now!

 

[Magnum]

You can pre-order today ONLY on Best Buy's site.