We are working with manufacturers to develop reference hardware for Google Chrome OS. Chromebooks are available for sale now! Check out the Google Chromebook site for more information. If you are the kind of developer who likes to build an open source operating system from scratch, you can follow the developer instructions to check out Chromium OS, build it and experiment with it.
A number of sites have also posted pre-built binaries of Chromium OS. However, these downloads are not verified by Google, therefore please ensure you trust the site you are downloading these from. The Chrome OS business development team can be reached at chromeos-interested google. The Chromium Projects. Search this site.
Chromium OS. Quick links Report bugs. Other sites Chromium Blog. Chromebooks will support Linux programs right out of the box, satisfying demand from some of the more tech-savvy Chromebook owners.
The Pixelbook was the first that will get this option, and others followed. Chromebooks are designed to rely heavily on the Internet, which means that many apps simply won't work if you're out of Wi-Fi range. There are more than offline Chrome apps that can work without Internet connectivity, including Gmail, Pocket and Google Drive, and tons of the Android apps will also work offline.
The Chrome Web Store offers casual titles such as Bejeweled and Cut the Rope, but you won't have the same selection as you would on a Windows machine or a Mac. Fortunately, Chromebooks with Android support get more modern titles such as Fallout Shelter, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Minecraft, so be sure to check out our best Chromebook games roundup for some of the top titles out there.
Chromebooks generally have limited graphics processing power, so you'll want to stick to less demanding titles. While the launcher is currently integrated with Google Now, giving you info cards for the current weather and local news stories, we could see it switching to Google Feed. Google redesigned the on-screen keyboard for touch-screen use, making it easier to use on 2-in-1s like the Asus Chromebook Flip C With a minimalist design, the on-screen keyboard recognizes your scribbles and gives you choices of text to input.
When we tested that feature, it was always accurate in recognizing our writing. Google debuted a new webpage dedicated to new Chrome OS feature announcements, entitled " What's new with your Chromebook. Chromebooks typically offer exceptional battery life, but not every model. Of the Chromebooks we've reviewed in the past year, we've seen an average of 9 hours and 15 minutes of endurance on the Laptop Mag Battery Test, which involves continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi.
On the top end, you'll notice standouts like the Acer Chromebook R 13 's runtime of Google's own Pixelbook , disappointingly, offers a relatively short 7 hours and 43 minutes of juice. Then again, the Pixelbook Go , an arguably better value than the more premium Pixelbook, lasted an excellent 11 hours and 29 minutes.
We recommend shooting for at least 9 hours of juice, which half of the Chromebooks we've reviewed offer. While some affordable Windows 10 notebooks offer amazing battery life, the ultraportable notebook average is a shorter 8 hours and 56 minutes.
Similar to business notebooks made to survive drops and other minor disasters, Chromebooks are built to withstand falls, scrapes and similar punishment. We put the durability of top Chromebooks to the test by dropping 11 different models from heights of 2.
You can read our full report here. Separately, the Acer Chromebook 14 proved durable, surviving unscratched and fully functional after our Dropbot test bench dropped it from a height of 48 inches onto a plywood plank.
Military equipment must pass. Durable Chromebooks aren't just for adults. The kid-friendly Acer Chromebook 11 N7 CT survived a full glass of water getting spilled onto its keyboard, as well as the inch high drops from our Dropbot It may have gotten scuffed along the way, but it's a good option for clumsier users. Laptops with Chrome Enterprise offer tools that IT administrators need to manage laptops in and out of the office.
Most Chromebooks fall between 11 and 13 inches. That means you won't have trouble choosing a smaller model, such as the inch Acer Chromebook 11 N7 , the These models often weigh less than 3 pounds, making them the most portable, and great options for kids. However, the screen size and keyboards may seem cramped for adults. Those looking for more real estate for web surfing, getting work done, watching movies and playing games can pick up the inch Acer Chromebook 14 or the inch Acer Chromebook 15 , a few examples of the growing batch of Chromebooks with big screens.
Lenovo took it a step further with the Yoga Chromebook C , a While the demand for larger Chromebooks is increasing, don't look for a inch Chromebook; they simply don't exist yet.
The Acer Chromebook and are The Chromebook also sports a number pad. Because Chromebooks are meant primarily for online use, the specs aren't as important as they are for Windows laptops, but you'll still want to know how much power and storage you're getting for your money.
Here's a quick guide. While models with 4GB are more expensive, we've found that difference to be worth it for multi-tasking. The memory upgrade will ensure your system never slows down. The processor in your Chrome OS machine helps determine how smoothly your Chromebook performs, especially when you have multiple tabs open and you're streaming video or playing games.
We find Intel Celeron chips in many Chromebooks, and they often provide acceptable speed. That machine has the same processor and memory, but while it lasts more than 13 hours, its performance was less than that of the 11 N7. While it offers excellent graphics performance, it doesn't offer a touch screen. Since Chrome OS is so lightweight, Chromebooks often don't need much storage.
Most pack just 32GB of onboard storage, and that's likely all you'll need at this stage. Once Android support lands on the platform, users will find ways to make use of the SD card reader in notebooks such as the Acer Chromebook 14 , where you can expand the storage up to 64GB. Spring for a 32GB model now if you're buying with Android apps in mind. Similarly-priced Windows laptops often include 32GB by default, but that operating system takes up so much space that you're left with a similar amount of free storage as a 16GB Chromebook.
Google gives you GB of free Google Drive storage with every Chromebook purchase, though that only lasts for two years, after which you'll only have the standard 15GB of free space. The size of the screen isn't the only thing that matters. Windows 10 has been built for touch screens, but you can get the same functionality in Chrome OS.
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