On 7 December 2010 Google unveiled Chrome OS and shipped the matte-black, logo-free Cr-48 to testers in a pilot programme. The laptop ran nothing but the Chrome browser, booted in seconds, and previewed the Chromebooks that went on sale in 2011.
- Maker
- Google (built by Inventec)
- Released
- 7 December 2010
- Launch price
- Free to pilot testers
- Platform
- Chrome OS
Specifications
| Display | 12.1-inch, 1280 x 800 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom N455 |
| Storage | 16 GB SSD |
| Extras | Verizon 3G with 100 MB free per month |
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