Google doesn’t plan to officially release its Chrome operating system for netbooks until this Fall at the earliest. But that’s apparently not going to stop Acer from showing off a few prototypes using the new operating-system-in-a-web-browser (or is it vice versa?). VentureBeat reports that several sources are saying Acer will show off devices powered by […]
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Google: Chrome OS netbooks should cost $300 to $400
Google plans to launch its Chrome Operating System for netbooks later this year. The OS is built around a web browser, and the idea is that you’ll be able to boot your netbook and get online quickly to read news, watch videos, and interact with web-based applications for editing documents or pictures, or even video […]
Google Chrome netbooks could cost more than Windows netbooks
You would think that installing a zero cost operating system on a netbook would help keep the price low. But while there’s no licensing fee associated with Google’s upcoming Chrome OS, it turns out that netbooks running Chrome OS might actually be more expensive than the cheap, ubiquitous Windows netbooks flooding the market today. That’s […]
Samsung working on a Google Chrome OS netbook
Samsung is the latest PC maker to jump on the Google Chrome bandwagon. A Samsung rep in Australia says the company will launch a netbook with a 10.1 inch display and Google Chrome OS later this year. There’s no word on what kind of CPU will power the device, but it’s expected to have 3G […]
Google Chrome OS: It’s not just for netbooks anymore
Google has said that its upcoming Chrome operating system is designed primarily for netbooks at launch. And that makes sense, since it’s basically an OS built around a web browser. Sure, you can play music, movies, and store some files. But ultimately, the goal is to provide you with the tools to quickly and easily […]
Freescale tablet running Chromium OS – Video
When I got a look at Freescale’s tablet reference design the other day, it was running a modified Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It seemed reasonably responsive and it was capable of playing HD video. But it’s not the only operating system you can run on the tablet. Charbax from ArmDevices.net got a briefing with […]
Google Chrome netbook specs leaked?
There’s a rumor going around that Google isn’t just developing an operating system for netbooks (which we already know is true), but that company is also in the process of developing an actual netbook. While Google isn’t exactly known as a hardware maker, this rumor falls into the plausible category, since Google is also widely […]
Dell adds support for two more models, slims down new Google Chrome OS build
For a company who’s CEO thinks netbooks are about as useful as steel wool underpants, Dell sure is pumping out its fair share of Google Chrome OS news. Yes, Doug from Dell has been hard at work (though arguably not as busy as Hexxeh) and has now released an updated version of the Chrome OS […]
Hexxeh updates Google Chrome OS build, now compatible with more netbooks
If you downloaded the earlier build of Hexxeh’s Diet Chromium OS only to find that your wireless NIC wasn’t supported, I’ve got some good news for you. Tonight, there’s a new build called “Cherry” which includes support for RALink and Broadcom wireless adapters. With Intel and Atheros adapters already supported you should now be able […]
Jolicloud looks to challenge Google Chrome OS’s speedy boot time
Jolicloud might not have Google’s marketing clout or the giant Google fanboy base which Chrome OS is going to, but they can still put up a good fight. If Tariq Krim and company stick to their guns and respond to the community, Jolicloud could very well garner some mainstream success in the netbook OS business. […]