[Official] Google Cr-48 Hardware Discussion


Recommended Posts

After getting Neobond's permission, I created this thread for discussion of the Cr-48 hardware, itself. The previous thread ( https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/959472-chromeos-laptops/page__view__getnewpost ) turned into a a discussion of the delivery of the laptops and I was hoping for a place for people to discuss the hardware and such.

I, personally, love the design of the unit. I've always thought 13" is the perfect size for on the go computing, so seeing a 12" screen on a netbook, a market dominated by 10" screens, is a nice change of pace. The simple, logo free matte black design hit's all the right cues, for me, and I'm in love with the keyboard. I was also surprised by the sound quality of the unit. Much less tinny than other laptops/netbooks I've ever used.

The only downside to this unit would probably be the screen. It just seems to lack crispness and back light bleeding is prevalent when the screen has a lot of black coloring on it.

Here are the specs i have gathered so far.

Intel Atom Processor N455 1.66GHz 512K Cache

Tripod Motherboard MARIO – 6050A240910 – MB – A03

Hynix 2GB DDR3 1Rx8 PC3 – 10600S Ram

Intel CG82NM10 PCH

ITE IT8500E Flash ROM

SanDisk sdsa4dh-016G 16GB SATA SSD

Qualcomm Gobi2000 PCI Express Mini Card

AzureWave 802.11 a/b/g/n PCI-E Half MiniCard

Atheros AR5BBU12 Bluetooth V2.1 EDR

(updated had a typo error)

^ i meant to ask, can you remove the ssd?

Yes, it uses a standard SATA connection however, it is much smaller than a standard notebook Hard drive.

As far as Graphics i have yet to figure that out.

The GPU is a GMA 3150 that is built into the Pineview processor. There must be some variation in the hardware as mine has an Atom N455 and a 16GB SSD

How'd you figure this info out? Open up the case or software?

The GPU is a GMA 3150 that is built into the Pineview processor. There must be some variation in the hardware as mine has an Atom N455 and a 16GB SSD

That GPU will make it a lousy candidate (for now) for making it a hackintosh. That's the same one that is in the newest models of the Dell mini 10 (the 1012 model, like mine), and so far there has not been a lot of advancement in getting that GPU working right with acceleration. Otherwise pretty nice specs. Here's hoping that one shows up at my door soon!

Oh, and there is an easy way to find out the resolution without any extra software: http://www.pageresource.com/jscript/jscreen.htm Click on the link in the text there and it will tell you the resolution, should work in Chrome on that netbook.

It's 1280x800

OK, is that confirmed, or just repeating the speculation that bangbang023 posted earlier? That seems to be a very odd resolution, even for a 12" display. It is narrower but taller than the 1366x768 on my Dell mini 10.

edit: nevermind, that works out to a 16:10 screen, so not very odd at all.

i love the keyboard .. i just don't know what to do with the thing lol other than surfing the net im stumped

Right now it's my "laying down and browsing the web before going to bed" computer. Better than sitting up at my desktop while trying to get tired.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Most boring game ever. Repetitive, empty, predictable, and full of cliches. Total waste of time and money, IMO.
    • Mafia: The Old Country expansion Man of Honor announced, brings back Salieri from original by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe During Summer Game Fest, 2K and Hanger 13 brought out a new Mafia: The Old Country trailer, revealing the game's first expansion. Named Man of Honor, this is slated to add two new chapters to the Enzo storyline that the game follows. There is an iconic character returning to the series with this expansion, with players set to run into Ennio Salieri, the future Don of the Salieri crime family. Fans of the original Mafia, or its Definitive Edition remake, may remember that name as one of the biggest characters in the storyline. This expansion is set prior to his rise to being the kingpin in the City of Lost Heaven. "Set in Sicily during the winter of 1905, Enzo Favara has proven himself a reliable soldier of the Torrisi crime family in the months since his initiation," says the studio about the new chapters. "Now, the Don entrusts him and Cesare with a delicate assignment of assisting Ennio Salieri, a man of honor recently released from prison and intent on reclaiming what is his." Working at Salieri's side, players will be heading into fresh environments as they return to the role of Enzo as a high-ranking soldato. The studio also promises brand-new weapons, fresh vehicles, and charms to collect in this expansion. Moreover, the expansion will add new content to the updated Free Ride mode. Alongside new collectibles and locations, this will add more challenges to beat alongside Salieri, which are described as runs that will "test the skills of even the most elite mafiosi." The Mafia: The Old Country Man of Honor story expansion will release on August 14, 2026, across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It will cost $10 for owners of the base game to jump into.
    • Try installing Logitech Options
    • Telltale returns with The Wolf Among Us, re-revealing the sequel and a new remaster by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Telltale Games, the studio known for its episodic games from the 2000s, had a surprise appearance at the Summer Game Fest showcase today. The studio has gone through a collapse, an acquisition, and a revival but has largely gone silent in recent years. Today's sudden announcement was for the popular The Wolf Among Us series, with news about the sequel and a remaster dropping. Set after the events of the 2013-released title, the sequel will bring back Biby Wolf for a new adventure in Fabletown. This town of fairy tale characters is becoming unstable, with Snow White not being able to keep order as before. "When a brutal series of crimes threatens to fracture the fragile balance holding Fabletown together, Bigby Wolf, sheriff of Fabletown, finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that reaches deep into the city’s criminal underworld," says the studio. "As suspicion spreads across the city and powerful forces work against him, Bigby must uncover the truth and decide what kind of sheriff - and what kind of wolf - he is willing to become." At the same time, Telltale also announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered, bringing back the classic with a fresh coat of paint. This will include all five episodes from the original game plus over an hour of extra content that will offer behind-the-scenes videos, cast interviews, image galleries, and deleted scenes. The remaster will also have updated visuals and improved UI elements and accessibility features, alongside upgrades to the animations, audio, and frame rates. Telltale has been working on this project for almost a decade now, but if the new release schedule holds, fans will be able to jump into The Wolf Among Us 2 sometime in 2027. As for The Wolf Among Us Remastered, this is slated to release during this holiday season.
    • I use a Linux laptop every day. I have tried to switch to Linux on my gaming PC which has a 5070 ti. It was not a great experience
  • Recent Achievements

    • Rookie
      moog19 went up a rank
      Rookie
    • Mentor
      grik went up a rank
      Mentor
    • Dedicated
      JKR earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • One Year In
      CHUNWEI earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Conversation Starter
      FBSPL earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      488
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      270
    3. 3
      Skyfrog
      76
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      68
    5. 5
      FloatingFatMan
      63
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!