Dec 28, 2010

First Google OS Computer

Google unveils Chrome first computer:

Google delayed the launch of its long-awaited first computer with Chrome operating system for 6 months. That would leave more time for engineers to fine-tune the software.

Under the new schedule was released Tuesday, Google expects the first computers powered by its operating system went on sale mid-next year. The company has previously promised to its Chrome have ready by the end of this year.

Google has already hired some of the users and to test a "very limited" number of laptops that use this OS, which revolves around two years old Chrome browser. Unknown computers that only carry the name of Cr-48 to those who participate in this pilot program will be delivered by the end of January next year.

First Chrome notebooks will be produced by Acer and Samsung Electronics. Google has announced that manufacturers of these next year to determine the price of the first Chrome machines.

Chrome OS computers will have 12.1-inch screen and full-size keyboard, but not the hard disk. This means that Chrome computers need to have online access in order to run more programs. Google has partnered with broadband and telecom giant Verizon Communications that could allow Internet access via wireless networks Verzionove in cases where there is no other way to connect to the web. Such access will cost $ 9.99 per month and will be required to sign a contract with the consumer in the long term.

Google has also unveiled a new store on the web for selling applications. Chrome Web Store is open Monday and so far on it is about 500 applications.

7 comments:

  1. Didn't know about Chrome as an OS, this blog is very promising, I'll be following

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  2. I'm very curious to see one of these in person, I've been hearing a lot about them lately. I think I just listened to something about it on G4.

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  3. To me, nothing about this is a good idea...remote backups? sure. Awesome. COMPLETE remote storage? Requiring internet to have your computer even function for basic things?

    The entire concept is stupid.

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  4. I can't wait to see the chrome os computer in person! My friend told me about this a while back :D

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