Please post your findings & fixes here and I'll edit this post as needed to keep it summarized. Last edit - 2/3/12

BETA CHANNEL - Released 1/25/12

Chrome version 17.0.963.43
(Platform versions: 1412.142) for Chromebooks (Samsung Series 5 , and Cr-48).

Useful Links
Chromium OS Project BuildBot:ChromiumOS Google Groups - Chrome Notebook Pilot
Bug Reporting Guidelines BuildBot:Chromium Console Google Groups - Cr-48 Test Pilots
Helping with bug triage #Chromium-OS IRC Channel Google Groups - ChromiumOS Discussion
Chrome OS Help V8 Benchmark Suite ChromeOSWiki - Web App Alternatives
Chromium-OS Issues Peacekeeper ChromeOSWiki - Tutorials
Chrome Releases Blog






The following method seemed to force an update.*Power down the Cr-48 by holding the power key down, start it back up and go to Wrench > About Chrome OS and the update started.




Peacekeeper is a free service that lets you quickly and easily benchmark your browser.V8 Benchmark Suite contains a suite of pure JavaScript benchmarks used to tune V8.


The T.P.S. Reports can wait but make sure to submit your Bugs
Blue - PositiveRed - Negative

PROS

  • This update fixes a number of stability and UI issues.
Introduces new Verizon activation and top-up portal featuring many user-requested improvements:

- Enables recurring billing as the default for pre-paid monthly plans




- Greatly simplifies the Verizon activation and top-up process


- Allows purchase of additional data prior to current bundle expiration


- Eliminates credit card requirement for free 100MB plan



Previous Pros



Cons. / Aw, Snap! / He's Dead, Jim!




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From the Google Chrome Releases Blog

[h=Beta Channel Update for Chromebooks]3[/h]Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | 19:27
Labels: Beta updates, Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 17.0.963.43(Platform versions: 1412.142) for Chromebooks (Samsung Series 5 , and Cr-48).

Highlights:
  • This update fixes a number of stability and UI issues.
  • Introduces new Verizon activation and top-up portal featuring many user-requested improvements:
    • Enables recurring billing as the default for pre-paid monthly plans
    • Greatly simplifies the Verizon activation and top-up process
    • Allows purchase of additional data prior to current bundle expiration
    • Eliminates credit card requirement for free 100MB plan