The wait is finally over! Google Chromebooks are here and ready for you to by at Amazon.com. If you live outside of the USA then unfortunately they are not available to you yet, but if you absolutely have to buy one now then you can do so through a package forwarding service.
One of the models featured is the Acer Cromia ($380). This model boasts a nice little 11.6" display with an impressive Intel Processor and a nifty 2GB of RAM. You should also look out for the slightly more expensive Samsung Series 5 ($430). This gives some better features for only a fraction more money, things such as a 12.1" display, a nice Intel Atom processor and 2GB of RAM.
Google Notebooks, or should we say netbooks, have a very stylish design and seem to be extremely easy to use. They are also very fast which means web browsing is set to become a relatively painless experience.
So is this the "future of computing?"
In my opinion there are still a few issues. Firstly there is the problem of getting your phone to sync to the computer if you have trouble installing the required software (like iTunes). How about if the Google Cloud goes down? Will you still be able to use all of the functions correctly or will there be issues? These are all questions that still need answering.
I think that currently a Google Notebook would make a great addition as a second computer, that would be used primarily for surfing the web and watching videos online. At the moment though there are probably better options out there at a cheaper prices, they may not be as fast as a chromebook but you have the luxury of more options. Google are also planning to add offline support for Gmail and Google Docs in future versions of the Chrome, so it is definitely something to keep your eye on.
