I signed up for Google’s Chromeos Pilot Program to test their new ChromeOS Laptop (Cr-48). I received it in the mail yesterday (1/31/2011) I wasn’t expecting it all. (I’m typing up this post from it now) The start up and shutdown times are stupid fast. I guess I’ll just do a pros and cons list. Here are my first impressions of the Cr-48 first:

1. I Love the look and feel of the Cr-48. I don’t know what material it’s made out of but I freaking love it.

2. I love the startup and shut down times like I mentioned. It’s pretty instant and I should time it.

3. I’m not used to the whole ‘cloud’ concept but I really like it (not having to worry about memory space)

Here are the pros and cons:

Pros

– Startup and shutdown times.

– Access to the Chrome webstore

– Lightweight

– The function keys that are in Windows are now actually useful!

Cons

– No Capslock (but there is an option to turn the search button into the Capslock button)

– No Java (trying to test Java) and no Minecraft

– I can’t get quite used to the two finger gesture for right clicking.

– No delete button