People today are constantly on the move and connected to the Internet, doing anything from creating presentations to checking emails to chatting with friends to playing games. People use all sorts of devices to accomplish these tasks, primarily via smartphones because they’re so mobile. However, they’re nowhere near as power as an actual computer, but traditional computers tend to have low battery life. The geniuses over at Google have thought about these issues and created their solution: the Chromebook. We’ll be taking a look at the Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and giving it away at the end of this review!
About Chromebooks
The Chromebook is a small laptop (technically too large to be considered a netbook, but it’s very close) which runs Chrome OS 5 Reasons To Give Chrome OS A Second Chance 5 Reasons To Give Chrome OS A Second Chance Google’s launch of Chrome OS was one of 2011’s most disappointing moments. Perhaps the biggest disappointment of Chrome OS was its performance. Since then, Google has been gradually updating Chrome OS. The user experience has... Read More , an operating system specially created by Google for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes (which are essentially the desktop equivalent to Chromebooks, but that’s irrelevant to this review). Chome OS is pretty much the Chrome browser running on top of the Linux kernel. Therefore, Chromebooks only have one real application which you can use — Chrome. The idea of Chromebooks is that as an increasing amount of tasks can be accomplished online, especially with cloud apps, a normal consumer will only require a browser and internet access to do everything they need.
Of course, no one would use a Chromebook if it were just like any other laptop. Because all that’s run is a browser, the machine can be slimmed down and configured in a fine-tuned manner. I’ll discuss the results of those customizations below.
Samsung Chromebook Specifications
The Chromebook we’re reviewing today is Samsung’s new second generation Series 3, which includes:
- 1.7 Ghz Exynos ARM-based processor
- integrated graphics
- 2GB of DDR3L RAM
- 11.6″ 1366 x 768 pixel resolution LED-lit matte screen
- 16GB of eMMC storage
- 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking
- 3G connectivity
- SD card reader
- 0.3MP webcam
The final price, minus taxes and shipping, is a mere $249, which makes it a great value.
Packaging
Unpacking the Samsung Chromebook was surprisingly easy. When you first open the box, you’ll be greeted by a Quick Start Guide, along with styrofoam covering that goes over the actual Chromebook. After taking away the styrofoam covering, you’ll see the Chromebook inside an anti-static soft bag. In the smaller brown box next to all the styrofoam is the power supply that you’ll need to charge your Chromebook. Besides those items, there was nothing else in the box.
Upon first look of the unpacked Chromebook, design is something that must be instantly admired. It looks very sleek, and doesn’t ask for too much attention. While it looks like it is made from metal parts, I still believe it’s in reality just plastic, but its extremely durable and looks fantastic. Plus, the Chromebook’s dimensions add to its impressiveness – 11.4″ wide, 8.09″ long, and just 0.69″ thick. It also weighs in at just 2.43 lbs, which makes travelling with it one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Keyboard
If you expect a full keyboard from this Chromebook, you may be a bit disappointed. While it does have most keys, it lacks some that I use regularly such as Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. It also lacks F1 through F12, but these are replaced with web-related buttons for forward, back, refresh, brightness, and sound. However, the keyboard is very nice to type on. The keys are distanced far enough apart so that hitting multiple keys at once on accident isn’t an issue. They are also somewhat low-lying and quite silent when typed. They do tend to show fingerprints pretty well, but that’s about the only complaint I have. The lack of certain keys isn’t my own preference, but understandable for the niche that Chromebooks are trying to fill.
Trackpad
I can easily tell that the trackpad is made to accommodate both Windows and Mac users. First off, the trackpad has physical borders around it so it’s easy to know when you’re on it and when you’re not. The entire trackpad surface can be used to move the mouse, and the bottom left and bottom right corners can be used to make respective mouse clicks. The trackpad doesn’t have any physical buttons except one — the entire trackpad itself. This is where it also accommodates Mac users who are used to clicking in this fashion on their Macbooks. Therefore, left clicks can also be accomplished by depressing the entire trackpad with one finger, or right clicks by depressing it with two fingers. Scrolling is accomplished with two-fingers swiping up or down. By default, it uses the “traditional” scrolling directions where when you swipe up, your view of a page goes up as well (the page itself gets moved down). In the settings, you can configure it to the new Mac-style “natural” scrolling, where when you swipe up, you move the page up and your view of the page down.
Build Quality
I’m very impressed with the build quality of this Chromebook. It’s extremely sturdy and doesn’t budge whenever I type more violently on it. A large part of the great build quality comes from considerations taken at the design level. For example, the rubber feet which elevate the Chromebook from whatever surface its standing on doesn’t protrode out much from the Chromebook at all, and they are also rounded. This prevents them from easily being ripped off of the device.
Ports
The system doesn’t come with many ports, as one might expect for a device that is purely meant to connect to the Internet. However, there are still a couple useful ports which you can make use of. As you see, the right side of the device has no ports whatsoever.
The left side, however, has a port for a headphone and/or microphone, as well as an SD card reader.
Most of the ports on this device are located on the backside, which includes a place to insert a USIM for wireless carrier internet, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, and a power port. The USB ports allow you to plug in some devices such as cameras, but a few others such as wireless mice work as well. The HDMI port is pretty interesting, and in my opinion a little buggy, because when an HDMI cable is plugged in, the screen is switched over to the other screen/projector, but you still see a static pointer on the Chromebook’s screen.
I personally find the choice of placing most of the ports on the backside of the device questionable, but it hasn’t really caused me any issues. I suppose I’m just more used to the way laptops usually place their ports. In case you haven’t noticed, the device doesn’t have a vent anywhere, not even on the underside of the device. The Chromebook doesn’t need one because the ARM processor inside it is so efficient and doesn’t generate much heat. The only times when it does get quite a bit warm is when watching 720p videos on YouTube, but for everything else, the temperature barely changes. The device also doesn’t have an ethernet port because they’re larger than the device is thick, so it may be a very small inconvenience for some people, but adds mobility for others.
Speakers
The Chromebook includes two speakers (totally 3W) in the front, right underneath the palm rests. I’m actually quite surprised at the quality of the speakers, because they don’t sound like tinny laptop speakers, and they can get pretty loud, especially for their size. Of course, the placement allows some muffling to occur if something is blocking them, but there’s not really much place to put them somewhere else.
Screen
The screen on the Chromebook is quite nice! I do enjoy the fact that it has a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, whereas my previous netbook of similar size had a smaller resolution. The matte screen is also a nice addition, which makes reading in sunlight and other abnormally-lit areas a lot easier. The screen also offers plenty of brightness levels, so you won’t have to settle for one that’s too bright or too dark.
Performance
Even though this Chromebook is powered by an ARM-based processor, it is surprisingly fast and absolutely shames my old netbook. Pages load rather quickly as you’d come to expect out of Chrome. The machine does start getting a little bit sluggish when you have 15-20 tabs open, especially if you have a YouTube video or two playing, but otherwise it chugs along just fine. YouTube 720p videos run smoothly in full screen mode, which is something else I didn’t expect to see. Graphical elements of the OS appear very smoothly as well, so the integrated graphics are definitely good enough, whatever they may exactly be. Long story short, Samsung has made sure that it isn’t underpowered for what it does.
Battery Life
The biggest feature of this machine is its battery life. The ARM-based processor and LED-lit screen are so energy efficient that the Chromebook is advertised to have a battery life of 6.5 of hours. Under personal tests, I got this number to go up to around 8 or 9 hours when at the lowest readable brightness setting. The thing that makes this so surprising is that the device only has a 2-cell battery. In comparison, most laptops pack 6-cell batteries and get a much shorter battery life. It’s an absolute joy to go around and literally be able to use it all day long.
Chrome OS
Chrome OS as a whole is actually pretty interesting to use. It most certainly isn’t your average desktop operating system, but it does simplify a lot of things that people tend to get confused over. The graphical user interface elements do try to resemble a traditional desktop interface, but all functions are tied to the Chrome browser. Besides the usual Chrome settings, there are only a few system-related additions, such as keyboard, trackpad, and wireless settings. Printing is also supported via Google Cloud Print How To Share Your Printer With Anyone On The Internet How To Share Your Printer With Anyone On The Internet Windows 7’s Homegroup feature makes sharing printers on your local network easy, but what if you want to share a printer over the Internet? This has traditionally been very complicated, involving print drivers, firewall rules... Read More . Because Chrome OS is Linux-based, the user doesn’t have to worry about viruses, and updates are handled automatically without any user interaction. Chrome OS is pretty successful at letting the user do what they want to, and handle all of the system tasks by itself.
Instead of desktop applications, you can install Chrome apps which link to web services. Google is pushing the idea that all applications can be run in the cloud, and this is their implementation of doing so. As such, it’s also easy for them to promote their own suite of online apps, including Gmail and Google Docs. As you might be concerned about, Chromebooks are very limited if they don’t have working Internet connections. However, cloud apps which support offline functionality can still be accessed, so you’re not totally out of luck. Internet connections shouldn’t be that much of an issue as there is Internet almost everywhere, especially if you have inserted a USIM card.
Conclusion
In the end, I find a lot of joy and productivity by using the Chromebook. I am pretty invested in Google’s online tools, which makes it a lot easier to jump over to a Chromebook. However, the smallness, lightness, and long battery life make the Chromebook one of the best computers for mobility. It’s simple to setup and use, and helps you get your work done if you don’t have too many specific offline needs. I also assume that Samsung’s support will be similar to all their other devices, and since a Chromebook is a big name, they should definitely know how to help you out.
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Thank you, great review, waiting for mine in the mail!
I've been following Chromebooks for a couple of years and while at first I thought they were too limited, particularly when they were priced similarly to mid-tier Windows laptops, Samsung's $249 Chromebook was hard to resist when one of my laptops started having issues. When I honestly examined how I used my laptop, I realized that the Chromebook fulfilled most, if not all of my needs. After several weeks of use, I'm impressed. For a more complete picture of my assessment of the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook read:
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This has been one of my most satisfying tech purchases in years.
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Who is the lucky winner?
Good Luck every1 :)
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chrome book is a different experience , hope i can try it
This is a great net book...I know I could use it.
I really indeed need a new PC/Laptop.. I hope to be picked. Good Luck all!
Nice Review
I found the Chrome Book article to very informative,with enough answers to make a decision.
Pick me, Pick me. I will be waiting to hear from you.
I love Samsung Chromebook.
i would like to win
Not to be a troll but if you need an internet connection to use it properly, then for me its useless, As I'm not always near a wireless connection but I like the idea of it.
I'd love to win this!
i hope i win!!!
I need one, Hope God is listening to me :)
I would love this and a Chromebook Pixel
I'm not going to be greedy and say "I want this now!" though if you have a spare one to lend later that would be nice!
Want to try it, weird that google wants to take us totally into internet, will see what happens but there is still quite a lot of way to go.
Where do I buy One?
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Good Luck everyone! My laptop just died and it would be so amazing to be chosen!! :)
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HOPE TO WIN
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Sleek and lightweight! really interesting.
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hope to win so me and my family can use it to chat with our father everyday
Please pick me!
I have a senior in high school and a sophmore who have taken over my tablet and laptop and since i am unable to work currently to buy another I AM SERIOUSLY GONNA TRY OPTIMISM LOL!!! I wanna say im hoping, praying, etc...but thats soo not me so im gonna worship my Dionysus this weekend ....(that wont help win the prize BUT I WILL SOOOO HAVE FUN REGARDLESS LOLLOL)
Hope I win this contest :)
All the best to all participants!
Would love this great prize!
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If you only knew just how badly I need this!
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I have never won any giveaway before. Please GOD let me win this!( actually here GOD is MUO :-D )
Sounds like a great laptop and would be interesting to use Chrome. Thanks for the opportunity!
fingers crossed :)
Awesome Thanks!!
i would love to!!
Chrome OS has come so far in just a few years... would love to win this.
This would really lighten my backpack up!!
This would really lighten my backpack!
I want this! Pretty please let me be the winner.
I need it for sKool
I am a developer who mostly work on java & android. Can I do my development work using the chrome book!
Would so Like to own This !
Thanks for the giveaway - my ideapad is dying ;)
My precious!
Will do good for college.
Brilliant competition. Id love a chromebook - thank you for the opportunity!
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I would like win this for my children
This would be perfect for dedicating it to my writing. Another MUO member said that's what he does with his NetBook. This Chromebook is lightweight, portable and has just enough features. But in my opinion, it would only function as a secondary computer to the main Laptop. I think it is sleek, small enough for taking it around the house plus easier to do serious work on than a Tablet. And if it puts a NetBook to shame... Then this is one competition I am entering.
i have done all the three things in step 2 , but nothing happens .. have i entered the contest or not ?
I would love to own one of these. sounds like it will be on of the hottest thing going this summer. I hope I will be the first to get one.
I wish it was MINE!
i COULD USE A LAPTOP ....MY DESKTOP IS ANCIENT :-(
just want to say thanks for the 50 points your rock
really appreciate this giveaway-thanks and good luck
this chromebook would be just what the doctor ordered.
Nice price to win.
Good luck to everyone that entered the contest!
Seems like a good laptop/notebook to have. Especially if you have need for portability. The battery life and design makes it even better.
Winner
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I deserve it!
Great opportunity to win a lightweight portable to access the internet with when travelling.
I wanna win
would like to win
Thank you entered
Wow - what a prize.
Chromebook
i want one of those, or the new chromebook pixel
Need this :)
I am an IT geek that has never used a Chromebook. This is my chance!!! Sweet Gods send me a Chromebook.
Nice product! Thanks for the giveaway and chance! Best regards.
Love it!!! Great contest!! If I win, I'll eat a bug!
i so want to win this!
It would be great to do a review of one of these on my youtube channel. (thanks MakeUseOf for the giveaway if i win i will be sure to mention you guys on my channel)
As a member of the GenX crowd (last year in the span according to Wikipedia), I've always had an affection for technology and have seen so much change over the years. This Chromebook would be a huge improvement over what I use currently and something i could easily take with me as I help support others in my extended family and neighbourhood.
Thanks again.
Hi, I hope to win it!
I never tried a Chromebook, and it's the unique thing I never tested!
I spend alot of time on my desktop computer and I would love this laptop because it would allow me to take my love of the internet with me..Thank-you for the chance to win.. Dale
I could really use this for university!
I could really use this. I NEED THIS PLEASE!!!!!
AWESOME prize!!!!
This will be handy.
Fingers crossed - good luck everyone!
I hope I win this! I have a HP Netbook and I love it!. My husband has an Acer laptop and is very frustrated with it. He is jealous of my hetbook's portability and how easy it is to use. I also have a great battery life, and his Acer"s battery died a long time ago. So when I read your review on the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook I was excited to see the battery life is excellent. I believe my husband would really enjoy using the ChromeBook, I just cant afford to purchase another computer at this time (even though the price is great). So after reading your review, I hope to win! Thanks for the opportunity and the review.
It's almost time to replace my aging laptop. This would be ideal! I use Chrome and love it as a browser. Thanks for all the great reviews for us only-somewhat-knowledgeable electronic gadget fans. And thanks for giving us the opportunity to win them! :)
Would love to win this! would make all my tech Samsung...
MakeUseOf has THE best giveaways; not to mention THE best tips and resources!! Can't seem to use My Points for entry though. Tried on a couple of browsers. Oh well
My dinosaur of a laptop is on the outs - this would be a welcomed addition to my home.
I work in emergency services and have been advocating platform-less field devices to reduce cost and support hassle. The Chromebook has amazing potential to be a rapidly deployable go anywhere access to resources - yes, provided one of us gets there with the satellite dish and wifi setup...
I actually need a laptop like this .
would make me cool with grandkids ......visits will increase!
Cool Computer !
I have read all the reviews on the Samsung Chromebook, and this computer sounds amazing! I'm going to keep my fingers crossed, and hope I win! Thanks!!!
Oh please pick me I am going nutz kids killed everything but my phone no computers!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Need a computer ,then maybe my boy can have mine .
fingers crossed
Would love to win this.. as my computer is broken and am borrowing a friend's right now :(
Thanks everything is working perfectly thanks again, love this one too
Thanks!
I would need to win ! Thanks for the opp
Forget it you guys. I'm a shoo in to win.
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I could really use this.
Let's all win one - Yes?
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I want this machine!
I need this for my Autistic son
This is a wonderful laptop.
i could really use this.my laptop battery is no good i have to keep my laptop plugged in all the time or it shuts off.it also overheats and shuts off in the middle of what im doing even though i have it on a stand with fans running.and one of the buttons broken so i have to use a mouse
I am crossing my fingers to win thanks
i need this
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I want to win it, need it.
great little laptop
I want one!! :)
Thank you for putting on this promotion.
It's mine!
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I have a question will it work with all kinds of modems and 3g adapters?
Thanks for promoting sweepstakes this is a great product
It's mine!
I bought the ACER version a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Makes much more sense than an iPad.
This could be very useful for my parents. Windows confuses them.
looks like a "white computer" <------ Noob!
Congratulations in advance to whoever wins this! Hopefully I just congratulated myself.
It's mine......or at least it will be
Just the other day my current outdated (never been good) HP computer needed to be replaced because of the goddam fan is making weird noises, disc drive stopped working and the battery (as with many HP computers) havn't worked in almost 2 years now.
So let me have this fanless chromebook with long battery life! It's everything I need and never had in my current one :).
I would love this !
thanks for a great giveway!
thank for giveaway, when the opportunity for me.
It sounds like a great device!
Good luck everyone
It's mine!
Thanks for the chance. I've been following Jeff Jarvis's exploits while attempting to use only a Chromebook for his day to day worklife. Check him out on Google+ or his blog, buzzmachinedawtcom There are challenges but I would also love to give it a try. Thanks again.
give it to me...
Great giveaway, haven't won anything, hope i get this.
Great device, Samsung just pours out the good tech one after the other. Want one for sure. :)
I have also filled the form and shared the post..Please count me also in...I am in need of a portable device but cannot afford it..This is a great chance for me... Hoping to win the giveaway... :)
i wish everyone the best of luck to be the chosen one.
It's mine!
I don't really like this but who knows? I might still join.
just kidding.
Great review - if I don't win, at least it's not too much to save up for - but still, in this financial climate, free would be better :)
I have been wanted to use this Chromebook. Great mobility.
every body wants this, too bad its mine
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I want to win that chromebook hoping its gonna be me the one you could pick so that can be mine...Its mine.
It would be awesome to to win!
I hope this time will be the good one !
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Ok, maybe it's jus' not my thing buh I really don't see/get the point of this here device. Don't see why anyone should spend even as little as 100 bucks on a mere web browser with a (long-lasting) battery. Sounds rather retro to me, especially considering how versatile mobile devices are today. Buh then again, this here's a giveaway. Surely would love to get one when it's FREE! *winks*
wish i have it, as good as google chrome as browser
I really wanna win this'
"It's mine" - i didn't know if i should enter this here or on your FaceBook page ???, so i did both !!!...
Rick !... ;-)???
"It's mine" - i didn't know if i should enter this here or on your FaceBook page ???, so i did both !!!...
Rick !... ;-)???
Great contest, thanks
I've Shared this with my FaceBook !, You should do the SAME !...
Rick !... ;-)???
I've Shared this with my FaceBook !, You should do the SAME !...
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I love it!
Samsung products rock! If that little thing is as sturdy as my QX410 laptop it will truly be a gift that keeps on giving.
Samsung has done it again by the looks.
Great gear, would be sheer delight to win, though I do admit - me one of those jinxed people who never win anything. Always have to get everything the hard way seems..
Good Luck to all
It's mine!
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A great Giveaway which would be an excellent replacement of my aged PC.
Thank you
It's mine!!!!
its mine
I need this for my autistic son, PC helps him out of his shell, and helps him grow.
well i am in dire need for a decent notebook as mine is just about finished but if i win it would be a bonus if i lose well i will hope this will hold out for 12months :(
(not looking good tho ) x
I would love to win this. Just what I need. Lightweight is the feature that I like as being mobile w/HP laptop is very heavy to travel with.
Just what I need another Computer...Thanks in advance!
I hope I win something one of these times. A designer could use some tools!
It's mine!
Want! Thanks for another great giveaway and review :D
WOW would love to win one of these. Am a big fan of Samsung.
why not!
This Samsung Chromebook Series 3 is sexy as hell, especially when put up against most netbooks and the Mac Air for the price.
This wouldn't replace my work laptop, but it could replace most people's laptops, even some students.
I'm holding out for the Acer C7 Chromebook though. It might be able to replace my work laptop.
I want this so bad, Ill be more than happy to pay shipping charges for it! :D
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I am hoping I win a chrome book. Almost all my work is online! I am an extensive Google Drive user on which I do most of my excel and word processing. My Job often requires me to be on youtube and also the absence of an Ethernet port doesn't make much of a difference to me since most of my work is done on WiFi.
I was wanting to buy a Chromebook ever since Google Apps and Android took over a major chunk of the Online and Mobile markets, but the sad part is that they have yet not released in India.
This is why I would love to own a chromebook. I hope I end up being one of the winners.
My laptop just died...I so need this for classes now!!!
Keeping my fingers crossed.
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I could totally use this!
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i hope i win. so i can start a homebased job
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Nice!
looks great
I have friends that have this and I really want one.
It's mine!
cool
It is definitely mine! *hugs imaginary chromebook*
It's mine!
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I think this time the chrome book is mine." it will be Mine " XD:)
Done all things. Fingers crossed:)))
It's mine!
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I want one!
Okay, let's win! Yeah!
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I'm gonna win this. Just wait and watch.
So. Much. Want.
Thanks!!!!!!!! Awesome giveaway, would love to win a Chromebook!!!
Good luck everyone!!
I've never won anything. I'd love to win something. Especially something techy. It's mine!
It's mine! :-)
Being a 'mini Notebook' or 'Netbook' with ARM Processor, I think theoretically it is possible to RUN Windows 8 RT on this beauty.
Please post any links if any you come across running Windows 8 on Android Tabs or Netbooks etc.,
I Like It!!
always wanted a chromebook, they look fun
Chromebook its mine
Also I can't see your code for this giveaway!
Only the Winzip, Bosch, Ziiro and Infinity are displayed!!!
I liked the page and reloaded frame multiple times....
Beautiful small laptop!
Excellent netbook given the price range.
Sounds sweet to me!
Would be great to win a Chromebook!
Hey, i can't find the giveaway code on your FB???
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Thanks For The Giveaway :-)
It would be my first windows unit in over 5 years!!!
Peeps pray for me !!!
Great to have it :p
in free.....................
I really need that and hope this will be mine.
i want it
Thanks for giveaway i hope i will win this time count me in very good giveaway i hope your this giveaway will be success like other giveaways
What a great opportunity to experience Chrome's new operating system - well done Google!
I love giveaways, entered into it. Hope for the best!!
I want it so much!
My precioussss !!!
I Like Samsung!
I have Samsung Telivision, Samsung Video and DVD Player I also have Samsung Decoder. They Connect very nice! Yes I want the Samsung ChromeBook!!!
Hello.. hope to get a trail of the new samsung chrome book... Excited... :D :)
I hope I'll win it :)
NIce!
I really like this netbook (right terminology?). I could see this being handy when a full blown computer is not necessary and it appears to be very efficient too. Leave it to Google to come up with a great product that's innovative. Only question I have is how does one delete something with no delete key?
This I could really use! Hope I'm lucky!
Looks like a nice device to have. Would love to own it.
Hope to win it
Hope to win this.
Sounds perfect for my niece, however after playing with my ipad for so long now she's going to freak out that it doesn't have touchscreen functionality.
I hope, I'll win this one..
wow! this is great! thank you!
I would love this...
would love to have this as Chrome OS should be good like android
I do!
Sounds great. I wiuld love it!
I would love to get a new laptop my laptop is so old i have to wait for ever for it too turn on just to get it ready to get on line and another half hour to get on line LOL.I have a very old Gateway i think it was bought in 1999 or 2000 not really sure . but like i said it would be really nice to have a new LAPTOP.
A wimpy laptop designed by The Don't-Be-Evil-Unless-It'll-Boost-The-Stock-Price Googligans? Manufactured by Samsung who have scored a hat-trick with me by selling me the worst 3 devices of any kind that I've ever owned? I can see why you're giving it away.
Take a look.
I hope i have a little luck :)
Count me in :)
Love it >_<
I hope that will be mine. XD oh,yeah! Believe me, believe it!
Want this! My netbook's battery life is now down to an hour. :/ This would be a perfect replacement
What ?! I Did...
looks like a nice gift for high school student or light user. not too flashy or powerful.
I've never won a damn thing... so it would be quite a surprise, if I were to 'WIN"...
MU..make a special page to announce giveaway winners..put link somewhere on main menu..
this is just my idea.
would be awesome to get a laptop like this..Lets see my luck..
This looks great for lounging around the house with the WiFi connection. Not sure how it would work traveling. Hope to win!
This would be my precious little baby
Oh, how I would cherish this baby!
Thanks for the opportunity! Nice 'puter!
I would to love to win the Chrome book.
"The entire trackpad surface can be used to move the mouse..."
uh-uh
Super... Thanks!
It's mine!
thanks so much for giving me this amazing, awesome, fantastic peice of electronic, now added to my much outdated, equipment, samsung chrome laptop, i never ever win contest like this, i feel so lucky, now i don't have to fight the kids for my computer time and i can have time for my photos, videos and fun things mom likes to look at! You rock have a great day, smile today joy!
"The giveaway code you entered was incorrect. Please refresh the page to try again.
If you think that you've entered the code correctly, then please check your inbox for our email confirmation."
What the heck?!
the spec is very good, and nice looking, it will perform good i think.
Wow, Samsung is doing great!
Chromebook seems to be the ideal product for aged penioners, like myself. Looks easy to use, light and a good keyboard with an ideal screen size
What I liked was the capacity of the battery life as this is important to those in bed or incapacitated
It is an ideal product
i want one, i want one, i want one!!!
Iwant that thing.. :))
sure would like to have one
Heard about the Chromebook at our computer club a month or so ago and became interested as a laptop for me but I had to buy a laptop for my wife and she was concerned about using the google doc apps for her club work and remote entry for her business.
For remote entry to her work, chances are that she would need Remote Desktop Connection software, which is native to Windows. However, if her Sys. Admin is understanding enough, he may allow her to use something like LogMeIn to control her at work computer.
Don't know if that answers your question or not.
Eh I've already mimicked the Chrome OS (before Aura) with Crunchbang on my Dell Latitude E6400, VERY fast but winning this wouldn't be bad either ;)
Wonderful giveaway.. waiting for my chance to grab the things off
It looks like a great little notebook
never tried chrome os, hope to win this. lets wait and see.....
i never ever win any giveaway... but i still enter it because its fun to wait something make me hope to get it.. :)
I do!
I'd rather have this than an RT!
Count me in!
super cool new gadget...hope to win too.
This is great opportunity to own a fantastic and useful gadget...i REALLY NEED THIS....
I like this chrome book, and i hooe i can get one, as a gift for me
never used chrome OS....so let's get started with wining Samsung chromebook :P
This would be great to finally be able to introduce my wife to the world of computing. Pick me please!
Man i hope i win this beatiful machine... i have neverw won anything befor so i hope this will b me :)
for my grandbaby!
This is cool! Just wonder when this "Samsung Chromebook Series 3 Giveaway" ends, how many people actually participates?
Good luck to those who participate...
I have heard that chromebooks are the B E S T . I would love to own this bad boy. check them out they are the thing to have.
where do I sign up???
I enter but never receive an email as stated after entry.
I wonder who wins all the stuff. I want to be able to win at least once! :P
I would love to win the chromebook. It would be ice to give it a try.
I do!
I hope I hope I hope
I want to evaluate this for old people's use. It seems an ideal way to give them an internet life in terms of simplicity, durability (both physically and in time itself) and lack of a maintenance requirement. If it looks good enough I want to start teaching classes on its use and consult. Might even sell them. This could incredibly enrich a great number of lives.
who do you consider old???
That's highly context dependent. But in general, whoever thinks they are. :-)
Interesting...that could definitely work! Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Internet users apparently.
I've tried Chrome, Firefox, and IE as web browsers. I'd like to try a dedicated Chrome based interface/OS.
I would like this. I like Google. Google good.
I do!
I do have a Samsung Chromebook which I take every where. I still have to adjust to an operating system which is all "Internet"-or cloud as it's called. But it has its advantages.
My Chrome has motivated me to use Google Docs and other stuff in the cloud-which was a learning experience. I've copied my term paper on to Google Docs and figured out how to get it to the professor to look at.
If I used the book to put everything in the cloud I would feel less lost without my flashdrive hanging from my neck.
I love the collection of apps we have to choose from.
But I must have a kind of Internet access to use it-either at home or wifi. My Internet was cut off so I couldn't use the Chromebook this weekend.
I feel that Chromebook has its pros & cons compared to regular browsers such as Mac, Windows, and most Linux "flavors".
for my biz i can use it i want it mmmmmm
Good luck y'all.
It's still buggy. I can't get the code and I am a registered, logged in user.
I have no comments
No comments
I need it realy
Fingers crossed
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This would be neat!
I do
I can't even win a hard time.
Im not that lucky about winning contests, especially like this one, but... there is still hope :)
Done . I am looking forward for new book nd like to retire this book ( 10 ys . ) by other person who gave me this book . GOOD LUCK Winer !
Good luck to me only!
Wow, this sounds like a great little Cromebook.. We would love to check it out.. To win one would be Wonderful for our teenaged son who is in high school, I think it could be very useful in our household.. Our desk top died and this laptop is on it's last leg, the screen no longer works so we have a flat screen now.. The Cromebook looks great, very sleek. Thank you for the opportunity to maybe win one!
I do!
On last years CES they showed of a Chromebook in Copper finish...like a 'Copperbook'. It looked real cool, but there were no plans to bring it on the market like that...
Awesome giveaway! Thank you.
i heard that there was (or is) some sort of reward regarding google drive: when you activate a chromebook you get extra storage space, true or false?
wish! It will be mine..
GREAT!!!
I know i won't win but wanna wish u all good luck! :)
I do!
I would love to win this
This would make a wonderful present for my wife!
Why my laptop/Chromebook is on makeuseof? Send it to me ASAP!
the form told me my code was wrong & I liked it between all of my social media accounts but nothing happened. I gave up on trying to enter your competitions for a while because I can't get them to work :(
You have to like the facebook page. Click this link, as explained at the end of the review: https://www.facebook.com/makeuseof/app_171513306241558 and click LIKE. The code will be revealed.
you are so patient bless your heart, christine
I would love to have this.
I have beenunable to find the entry code for the chromebook. after four or five attempts I give up! I wish you guys would fix this problem. this isd the third giveaway I have missed because the code never shows up.
It's there... Keep looking..
Please more specific with the problem you're having. The link in the review for facebook takes you to our facebook page. If you have already liked, the code is right there; if not, click like and it will be revealed.
Just the other day I was hoping that MakeUseOf.com would review this Chromebook. And you guys read my mind, thank you. I am thinking of buying a laptop in the near future and I think it might be a Chromebook thanks to this post. Thank you Danny.
I DO!! My laptop is on the outs... this would be a great replacement.
I could really use one now :)
I would like to win!!
Another excellent giveaway MUO count me in please and thanks.
Hope to get this treasure ^^! Thanks MakeUseOf! (y)
THE CHROMEBOOK IS COOL. A FRIEND ALREADY HAS ONE AND I HOPE THIS ONE IS MINE .
I need this to create my second book! :D
My daughter would really love this
Why on earth would anyone want one of these chromebooks? It looks to lack much of what I would want in the way of new hardware.
Being the social media manager for a event space in Brooklyn, this would fit the bill perfectly as we expand into the Tri-State area. Thank you for the opportunity, been a loyal reader since day one!
Make Use Of always offers the best of the newest gadgets out there!
The code for the Chromebook isn't showing up. I reloaded and everything and it doesn't show me one...
I use to have the same problem but and I hope I don't get in trouble here muo is very good about their codes they make it so it takes most of the guess work out of the answer and you can also just go into your Facebook acct. directly and not follow the link just make sure you already have them in your Facebook acct. I hope this helps, christine
Check on makeuseof twitter. The code is there.
Look at G+ and FB. cant find the code.
Click the FB link in the review. Click like. Code is revealed.
Could you expand on the problem you are having?
Confused on the Wireless Internet connectivity... one specification list shows 3G connectivity, the other does not... and the list of ports mentions the USIM slot, which I guess could be used for a variety of mobile internet options, not specifically 3G. Can you please rewrite the review to resolve this confusion and provide ONE answer for this connectivity.
I am also interested in seeing information on application compatibility, which is totally ignored in this review. If Skype (for example) is not functional on such a notebook, this should be highlighted, as I "assume" that I can use this device for this application unless told otherwise.
USIM is only for 3G and the review seems quite clear on this being a 3G capable device.
As for Skype and application compatibility, the review is also pretty clear there I think, when it says "only has one application you can run - Chrome".
verizon I believe for 3g according to Amazon, reviews are great especially at MUO however after the review is when the real fun starts and you get to be your own investigative journalist and smart shopper. in the end really its up to you and only you know what your exact needs are., christine
The article was timely and informing. It is causing me to rethink my decision to buy a tablet.
definately could use since I just gave my not even a year old HP laptop to my son. in the last few months I have realized the importance of keeping family stuff and my stuff completely seperate and keeping grubby little fingers off anything I ever want to run efficiently. and guys where did all my points go and how did you change my email?
christine st.syr griffin
I've been wanting one of these for a while now, good luck everyone!
Love makeuseof!! Great giveaways, too!!
all done, awesome giveaway, cheers
I do!
fantastic prize, thanks for the opportunity :)
It would be so awesome to win this!
"I Do!"
I hope all my luck burst now and make me winner :D
Thanks for the contest!
I hope I win
I read makeuseof regularly and enjoy it and learn from it. Have also printed out several of the publications and had them spiral bound at Staples. Makes a very nice manual which I have shown at our computer club meetings.
Keep up the great work.
Excellent Henry! Your friends at the Computer Club are welcome to come and join MakeUseOf as well.
I do
I do!
entered i love samsung!
I feel a bit frustrated... I've attempted to enter several of you giveaway's ... I follow directions well.
but when I can't fine the Giveaway code... (Facebook).. I reload... Did I mentioned I follow direction ...??
Nothing.. then I return to Your .. (www.Makeuseof.com) page and it says the giveaway has ended... even though it has a ending day in the future.. say Mar 8..
I like your guides.. read your pages... but I am really frustrated by run - a round...
Stop it...
really..
stop it... fix it
or let someone else do it for you..
dave short
I just identified a bug in the entry form, however you would only be able to use that as a registered user.
There are no problems with the facebook page currently. Did you click "like"?
I did everything. Logged in, liked, shared, and alas no code available. Oh I also tried reloading, "this webpage not available"
Ah, we had some server outage yesterday due to demand just after I posted that. It should be working now.
Thanks techguy... I go to earn points..
have you tried to use another browser
It's there. Keep looking.
Fingers crossed
I need a new one in my case. On February 26th, i Will get 5 years with my laptop... Good Luck to all!! ;)
My daughter has had one for a few months. I believe it is sufficient for about 95% of her typical online use (and it seems to be permanently attached!); however, she does complain about those things it currently cannot do. I believe these are her biggest complaints:
1. No Skype, although there are other audio/video chat apps if you can get your friends to switch.
2. No Netflix, although an update to the OS is supposedly in the works for this year to allow native client support to allow it.
3. For anything that would be a local app in Windows, you have to hunt around for an equivalent and then it is different than what you are used to.
Looks really interesting!
This would be a great computer for my kids!!
great. I need one...
I was made for having this baby
and she was made for having me...
I would love to win this as my laptop died a few months back and I am starting school this summer . Thank you for the opportunity!
Sounds like a great laptop and would be interesting to use Chrome everything!
Why is "Sorry, the competition is now over" showing in red when the post is dated today and the competition runs until Friday March 8th ?
Thank you for the chance to win a chromebook
Same issue here... is this a technical problem?
Yep, fixed.
Same thing for me. I just got the email telling me about it at 10:05am today(Mon. 02-18-13), and came immediately here to submit an entry. Hope you correct this in time for us to try to win!!!!!
Same thing for me. I just got the email telling me about it at 10:05am today(Mon. 02-18-13), and came immediately here to submit an entry. Hope you correct this in time for us to try to win!!!!!
Found a bug and fixed it, sorry about that. However, that particular entry method is only for registered users.
I hope I can win it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why is that that I got a notice:
"Sorry, the competition is now over"
while it states:
"This giveaway begins now and ends Friday, March 8th. "
I am ready to grab this device as soon as possible either on makeuseof or from the store.
I want it! now
Please let me win! This would be so helpful to have!
thanks- at least for the chance!
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i could really use this...
I would want to win it =)
I Hope that this will be mine ... fingers crossed :)