The first generation of chromebook, using the operating system Google Chrome OS, has not reached special popularity mainly because of the prices: they were more expensive than netbooks. Google's attempts to promote chromebook through libraries, hotels, flights but the situation did not change.
Samsung offers Chromebook second-generation for $ 249, and Acer for $ 199, the chances of success are a little more. But in this case, Google does not want to use the most standard distribution channels. The head of Google Taiwan urged Chromebook manufacturers to distribute them in the markets of South-East Asia with the support of operators. Google Chrome Browser is very popular, and the pricing of producers gives Chromebook more chance to succeed. The specifics of Chrome OS includes the need for constant connection to information networks, so without the services of providers Chromebook owners will not succeed.
Recall that netbooks in its best years was also distributed through operators - the scheme was popular in Europe. However, the cost of service contracts with monthly fee eventually significantly exceed the cost of the device.