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OK, I like this article because I've been using my CR48 solely since I received it. Firstly, it is not a dual core machine; the production Samsung/Acers are, t

OK, I like this article because I've been using my CR48 solely since I received it. Firstly, it is not a dual core machine; the production Samsung/Acers are, the CR48 is single core, hyperthreaded. I went a similar path with Ubuntu; although I just created a new stateful partition and access the ChromeOS Kernel. This allows me to dual boot when needed. After 8 months, I can tell you, it is not needed. I code and it is just not possible in ChromeOS with the current webapps available. I have considered switching to full Ubuntu because ChromeOS chose to use a 32bit kernel for whatever reason(compatibility?). However, the processor can't support more than 2GB ram, even with a 64bit OS so I'm open to opinions. I haven't used the 3G card yet, so I can't speak on it. I am considering swapping it out for a Broadcom HD Decoder so I can watch 720p and hopefully 1080p videos without choppiness. Did you notice a performance increase when you swapped to a larger HD? As for battery life, ChromeOS is a little better, but with Ubuntu, I routinely get 7 - 8.5 hours. There are some Ubuntu tweaks for SSD drives that I've done as well. Out of the box Ubuntu is setup for platter drives. Overall the CR48 has some quirks but is an awesome machine, and I love the design of it more than the production models. I was able to buy an extra one of Craigslist for $150 as a backup. The closest competitor I think is the Macbook air 13" which costs 9x more(!)

niels_olson 15y ago
> single core, hyperthreaded thanks for the correction > Did you notice a performance increase when you swapped to a larger HD? No. Although the left palmrest tends to be a bit warmer! > Ubuntu tweaks for SSD drives Do tell? What? > I love the design This. I really like having an "unbranded" machine. I don't need big, glowing, ostentatious branding on my pants, why do I need it on my computer?
- DustinCalim 15y ago
  No prob, I'd like to get a hold of a production Chromebook to see the impact of an actual dual-core processor. Here's a SSD tweaking link: http://www.howtogeek.com/62761/how-to-tweak-your-ssd-in-ubuntu-for-better-performance/ http://www.howtogeek.com/62761/how-to-tweak-your-ssd-in-ubun... The CR48 does raise some eyebrows when you pull it out;

niels_olson 15y ago

> single core, hyperthreaded thanks for the correction > Did you notice a performance increase when you swapped to a larger HD? No. Although the left palmrest tends to be a bit warmer! > Ubuntu tweaks for SSD drives Do tell? What? > I love the design This. I really like having an "unbranded" machine. I don't need big, glowing, ostentatious branding on my pants, why do I need it on my computer?

DustinCalim 15y ago
No prob, I'd like to get a hold of a production Chromebook to see the impact of an actual dual-core processor. Here's a SSD tweaking link: http://www.howtogeek.com/62761/how-to-tweak-your-ssd-in-ubuntu-for-better-performance/ http://www.howtogeek.com/62761/how-to-tweak-your-ssd-in-ubun... The CR48 does raise some eyebrows when you pull it out;