Following the sucess of Google’s Chromebook pilot program, Samsung launched the Series 5 Chromebook. The Series 5 is outfitted with Wi-Fi and Verizon 3G connectivity, and sells for $449 including 100MB per month of free cellular data for the first two years. A Wi-Fi-only version is also available for $429, while Acer’s take on Chromebook – with its smaller, 11.6-inch display – sells for $349, or $429 if you add 3G to the mix.

Pros:

• Fantastic battery life
• Excellent keyboard
• Lightning quick boot and resume times
• Chrome OS is an interesting concept with potential for consumer computing

Cons:

• As simple as Chrome OS is, there’s a learning curve that runs counter to your Windows/Mac habits
• Why Chrome and Android? Will Chrome OS last?

You can purchase the Samsung Series Chromebook with 3g at Amazon now for $449.

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