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Re: Apply for a Google Cr-48

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They shouldn't put a "country" field on their form if its only open to the USA. Highly disappointing.

Seriously, I got all excited too, however http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/update-on-chrome-web-...

"We're starting with the U.S. and will expand to other countries once we get the necessary certifications. To participate in the pilot program, visit the Chrome notebook website."

Re: Apply for a Google Cr-48

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Anyone know the reasoning behind the Cr-48 name? Maybe because that isotope of chromium is one of the longer lived non-stable isotopes of chromium?

For a second I thought it was a play on create (Cr348 = Cr-48), but your explanation sounds better.

Re: Apply for a Google Cr-48

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Any Googlers here (Matt_Cutts?) in a position to comment on how long we'll be waiting to hear about this? Because being accepted as a tester would absolutely make my December.
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