Specifications for Google's Chrome OS Netbook Leaked
Google's Netbook Featuring Chrome OS Has Some Interesting Features
News has now leaked about Google's Chrome OS netbook, and it sheds a bit of light on what the machine will be like. Here are the specifications of Google's Chrome OS machine:
- 10.1-inch high-definition display with multi-touch input
- ARM CPU
- NVIDIA Tegra graphics card
- 2 GB of RAM
- 64 GB SSD
- Wifi (including Wireless-N), Bluetooth and 3G radios
- USB sockets
- Ethernet jack
- 3.5 mm audio output
- webcam
- 4 or 6 cell battery
- optional GPS radio
These are quite impressive features for a netbook, namely the 64 GB SSD. But the real kicker is the price, which is slated to be under $300 and maybe even around $200. That's very competitive compared to current netbooks. And it will probably need to be by the time it is released next year (2010). It is also believed that Google will sell the Chrome OS netbook through their own website.
With a netbook packing those kinds of features, Google just might have a game changer here. It is entirely out of the ordinary to have a machine in this category with 2 GB of RAM. In addition to this, the ARM CPU will extend the battery life of the netbook greatly, putting it beyond today's offerings. Extended battery life will help Google's Chrome OS netbook make a big splash in the mobile computing arena.
On the other hand, Google could well make the price of the netbook around $150. This would completely turn the netbook sector on its head. It would also prevent sales erosion from the ULV (Ultra-low Volatage) machines. ULV machines are dropping in price fast, but feature larger displays and faster processors.
So what do you think? Is this a deal that would entice users to leave Windows XP behind? Or is Chrome OS not all it's cracked? Let us know in the comments!
Published by Travis Espero
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1 Comments
Post a CommentI'll buy it in a heartbeat. Done some research and already us the Chrome web-browser. I think these new netbooks will be incredible. I'll happily replace my Acer Aspire One with a Google netbook even if they ask a more likely price around $500.