Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os?

**Johnny** · December 16th, 2010

Google is taking applicants for the google chrome pilot program. It will include a free 12 inch netbok that has the os on it.

More info: Pilot Program - Chrome OS

**Xie** · December 16th, 2010

Nice, signed up.

Not sure why everyone is so down on this ... seems better then a netbook to me (the opposite seems to be the biggest nock against it).

**perris** · December 16th, 2010

I think the idea has me set off xie;

the principle from what I understand, the chrome os is pretty much just a bios, basic in out system plus browser, you are using an internet operating system and remote hardrive for everything else

if I'm right, I have no real use for that other then superficial entertainment, do you?

my content is far too sensitive for that kind of storage and far to valuable to only be available when I have internet access

still, it does sound nifty for certain internet thingys and I do believe I will sign up too

**perris** · December 16th, 2010

PS

THANKS for the link johnny!

**Johnny** · December 17th, 2010

Paris, I used the os on parallels, it is a nice one. It is one of those things were you have to try it to get a full opinion about it ...

**Xie** · December 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by perris

I think the idea has me set off xie;

the principle from what I understand, the chrome os is pretty much just a bios, basic in out system plus browser, you are using an internet operating system and remote hardrive for everything else

if I'm right, I have no real use for that other then superficial entertainment, do you?

my content is far too sensitive for that kind of storage and far to valuable to only be available when I have internet access

still, it does sound nifty for certain internet thingys and I do believe I will sign up too

It's basically a system that boots to Chrome. So you can do everything you do in Chrome now ... plus the new apps they have in the app store. I've heard that some stuff is stored locally till it is uploaded to the "cloud". Also I would imagine that everything to and from Google is encrypted and I'm sure it's stored encrypted as well. It's really not any different then using gmail or gdocs ... or even chrome really.

**Electronic Punk** · December 17th, 2010

I knew it would be US only

I hope one of you get one and give us your full opinion

**perris** · December 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by Electronic Punk

I knew it would be US only
I hope one of you get one and give us your full opinion

I might get three, if so I'll send you one

**Johnny** · December 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by perris

I might get three, if so I'll send you one

lol ..

**X-Istence** · January 28th, 2011

Signed up, unfortunately luck did not shine one me

**Xie** · January 28th, 2011

Originally Posted by X-Istence

Signed up, unfortunately luck did not shine one me

You can sign up multiple times I believe. Also, you can now check out some of the Chrome Web Store apps and also get a shot at one.

Chrome Blog

Good luck!

**Johnny** · January 28th, 2011

Yeah, I signed up also and didn't get picked.

**perris** · January 28th, 2011

did not get picked either`

**dreamliner77** · January 29th, 2011

My cousin was selected. Seems like a nice, clean laptop.

**Xie** · February 1st, 2011

Not sure what try did it ... but came home to a ChromeOS lappy!

I took a few pics ... going to set it up and take a few more and maybe post some here.

**Johnny** · February 1st, 2011

Let us know how it goes, Xie.

**Xie** · February 2nd, 2011

I just did a little write up on my site ... but I <3 OSNN so here are some pics of my unboxing. My battery is still charging (directions say to give it a full charge before play) so I haven't used it yet. Once I get a chance to play with it some I'll come back and let you know what I think.

hmmm... I'm not sure how to create thumbnails quickly from my pics. I don't t think I can attach them as they are all 1+MB in size and I'm lazy (aka should be doing my school work). I guess I'll just plug my post and if someone wants to steal the pics and shrink/post them that would be great.

What's That? A ChromeOS Laptop you say? SWEET!

**American Zombie** · February 2nd, 2011

Will it blend?

**Xie** · February 2nd, 2011

Originally Posted by American Zombie

Will it blend?

Get me one of those blenders and I'll try it.

December 16th, 2010	Top \| #1
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Google is taking applicants for the google chrome pilot program. It will include a free 12 inch netbok that has the os on it. More info: Pilot Program - Chrome OS Paul Reed Smith.

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Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Nice, signed up. Not sure why everyone is so down on this ... seems better then a netbook to me (the opposite seems to be the biggest nock against it). tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

December 16th, 2010	Top \| #3
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? I think the idea has me set off xie; the principle from what I understand, the chrome os is pretty much just a bios, basic in out system plus browser, you are using an internet operating system and remote hardrive for everything else if I'm right, I have no real use for that other then superficial entertainment, do you? my content is far too sensitive for that kind of storage and far to valuable to only be available when I have internet access still, it does sound nifty for certain internet thingys and I do believe I will sign up too IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

December 16th, 2010	Top \| #4
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? PS THANKS for the link johnny! IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Paris, I used the os on parallels, it is a nice one. It is one of those things were you have to try it to get a full opinion about it ... Paul Reed Smith.

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December 17th, 2010	Top \| #6
Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Originally Posted by perris I think the idea has me set off xie; the principle from what I understand, the chrome os is pretty much just a bios, basic in out system plus browser, you are using an internet operating system and remote hardrive for everything else if I'm right, I have no real use for that other then superficial entertainment, do you? my content is far too sensitive for that kind of storage and far to valuable to only be available when I have internet access still, it does sound nifty for certain internet thingys and I do believe I will sign up too It's basically a system that boots to Chrome. So you can do everything you do in Chrome now ... plus the new apps they have in the app store. I've heard that some stuff is stored locally till it is uploaded to the "cloud". Also I would imagine that everything to and from Google is encrypted and I'm sure it's stored encrypted as well. It's really not any different then using gmail or gdocs ... or even chrome really. tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

December 17th, 2010	Top \| #7
Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: London Posts: 18,510 Blog Entries: 51 Reputation: 3652 Power: 349	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? I knew it would be US only I hope one of you get one and give us your full opinion

December 17th, 2010	Top \| #8
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Originally Posted by Electronic Punk I knew it would be US only I hope one of you get one and give us your full opinion I might get three, if so I'll send you one IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

December 17th, 2010	Top \| #9
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Originally Posted by perris I might get three, if so I'll send you one lol .. Paul Reed Smith.

January 28th, 2011	Top \| #10
X-Istence * Joined: December 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,496 Reputation: 2808 Power: 220	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Signed up, unfortunately luck did not shine one me An engineers technical notebook

January 28th, 2011	Top \| #11
Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Originally Posted by X-Istence Signed up, unfortunately luck did not shine one me You can sign up multiple times I believe. Also, you can now check out some of the Chrome Web Store apps and also get a shot at one. Chrome Blog Good luck! tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

January 28th, 2011	Top \| #12
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Yeah, I signed up also and didn't get picked. Paul Reed Smith.

January 28th, 2011	Top \| #13
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? did not get picked either` IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 1111 Power: 182	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? My cousin was selected. Seems like a nice, clean laptop. "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

February 1st, 2011	Top \| #15
Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Not sure what try did it ... but came home to a ChromeOS lappy! I took a few pics ... going to set it up and take a few more and maybe post some here. tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

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Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: Do you want to be a pilot tester for Chrome os? Originally Posted by American Zombie Will it blend? Get me one of those blenders and I'll try it. tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional