Category: Chrome Cr48

Cr48: Use FreedomPop Global SIM Kit for mobile data

Owners of the Cr48 were given 100MB per month of mobile data on Verizon’s network during the beta-testing period.  Here’s how to change your Cr48 to use FreedomPop

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Cr48: Official response to Chromebook battery charging problem

Some Cr48 owners have reported an issue with not being able to charge their Cr48 properly.  Sadly, I too now have this issue.  Basically, when you plug in the charger it is supposed to charge.  (Yeah, a shocker, I know.)  However, with this problem, the Cr48 doesn’t seem to do anything when you plug in

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Cr48: How much Netflix can you get on Verizon’s free 100MB mobile data?

Finally!  Netflix for the Cr48 Chromebook!  I was starting to think that this day would never come! This single application may have the potential to make Google’s Chromebook venture relevant for so many more customers now.  As another nice bonus for Chromebook customers, Google provides 100MB of free mobile data from Verizon per month for

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Cr48: Homeschool testing part #1 — New account issue

One of my goals in testing my Chromebook was to see if it would provide a viable way for my young son to do his homeschool assignments on the road.  He is enrolled in a homeschool curriculum which is based primarily online, so if he can get to the Internet, he can do his assignments. 

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Cr48: Testing with T-Mobile G1

I take my G1 everywhere.  For me, it’s an MP3 player and a basic camera.  So, naturally, I thought it would be helpful to be able to attach it to my CR48 in order to access those picture and audio files. Unfortunately, that is not going to happen.  🙁

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