9 things we love about Google's Chromebook and 9 things we hate

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	9 things we love about Google's Chromebook and 9 things we hate When Google first started giving away the Cr-48 in early December, lots of reviewers posted their first impressions after driving the Chromebook around the block a couple of times. We've taken the Chromebook out on a two-month test drive in heavy, city traffic and out on the highway to see how it performs in real-world conditions. Here are nine things we like and nine things we don't like about the Chrome OS-based netbook. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: St. Bernard, now doing business as EdgeWave Spend Less on Web Security, Earn $15 GC Get Email and Web security solutions with robust features and the lowest TCO on the market. Delivery options include hosted, on-prem appliances and hybrid. For a limited time, we'll try to match the cost of your current solution, or any competitive offer you have. And you'll earn cash just for checking us out. Click here for the EdgeWave Bid Desk. In this Issue Super technologies that will change the face of football BMW car key prototype unlocks hotel rooms, train seats 15 hot solar-powered gadgets A sneak-peek preview of Android 3.0 Review: Plantronics Voyager PRO UC Bluetooth headset WEBCAST: Cisco & Citrix Regain Control of the Desktop Learn how one IT organization is realizing the benefits of Desktop Virtualization and find out what they did to ensure a successful deployment of VMware View 4.5. Learn More Super technologies that will change the face of football As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, we take a look at science and technology that could redefine football as we know it. Read More WEBCAST: Infoblox Network Automation Efficiency If your organization is adopting virtualization, private cloud or IPv6 initiatives, you must automate core network services and tasks. Some companies get it, according to research firm EMA. Register Now BMW car key prototype unlocks hotel rooms, train seats Researchers at BMW have developed a prototype car key that will unlock much more than just car doors. They've taken the wireless key already used to many cars and added an NFC, or near-field communication, function. Read More WEBCAST: Adobe Deliver Engaging Communications with PDF Portfolios Learn how easy it is to create and send a single PDF Portfolio using Adobe Acrobat X Pro. See how to create a rich, branded PDF Portfolio containing many types of documents, each with a rich preview experience. Learn More 15 hot solar-powered gadgets Electronics don't have to be powered by a plug--check out these sun-powered gadgets. Read More A sneak-peek preview of Android 3.0 Expect a new holographic look, customizable home screens, a Windows-style taskbar, and tabbed browsing in Google's upcoming version of the Android OS, code-named Honeycomb. Read More Review: Plantronics Voyager PRO UC Bluetooth headset Touch sensors auto-answer calls when you place the headset on your ear The scoop: Voyager Pro UC Bluetooth headset, by Plantronics, about $200. Read More
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