In Pictures: Samsung's new Chromebook

Remember the initial buzz when Google announced it was coming out with a notebook computer. Well, we’re two years into the Chromebook era and the buzz has certainly dissipated.

Remember the initial buzz when Google announced it was coming out with a notebook computer. Well, we’re two years into the Chromebook era and the buzz has certainly dissipated. Granted, Google remains committed to the ChromeOS, as evidenced by continued upgrades. However, Chromebooks remain a curious experiment – a stripped down, lightweight notebook meant to be used with an always-on Internet connection. At $550, the product is not as cool as an iPad or as functional as a comparable notebook that runs Windows. We tested the new Samsung Chromebook Series 5 and here are 5 things we love and hate about it.

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