The CR-48 was built to be functional but inexpensive, prioritizing cloud connectivity over raw power.
| Criteria | Winner | Why | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Google CR-48 | It changed the laptop industry. | | Build Quality | Wyvern MobLab | It’s literally military-spec. | | Hackability | Wyvern MobLab | Serial port, easy bootloader unlock. | | Keyboard Feel | Tie | CR-48 (soft, quiet); MobLab (tactile, clicky). | | Still Usable Today | Wyvern MobLab | CR-48 requires flashing; MobLab just works with Linux. | | Collector Value | Google CR-48 | Brand recognition. | google cr48 vs wyvern moblab
Introduced the "search" key instead of Caps Lock and removed function keys. The CR-48 was built to be functional but
In the battle of , neither machine won the market. But both won the right to confuse and delight oddballs like us for decades to come. | | Hackability | Wyvern MobLab | Serial