official Google Chromebooks Coming on June 15
Thursday, May 19, 2011|
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It’s official: Google’s Chrome OS netbook is coming June 15th with a new name — “Chromebook”. At launch, both Samsung and Acer will provide hardware for Google’s cloud OS, the hardware will vary slightly. Hop inside for the full run down…
Samsung Chromebook Hardware
- Processor: Intel dual-core processor
- Display: 12.1″ 1200 x 800 300 nit display
- WiFi + 3G capabilities
- Weight: 3.26 pounds
- Battery Life: 8.5
- Pricing: $429 — WiFi-only | $499 — WiFi + 3G
Acer’s Chromebook will be smaller and feature a few different hardware specs…
Acer Chromebook Hardware
- Display 11.6-inch HD Widescreen display
- Battery Life: 6.5 Hours
- Weight 2.95 pounds
- **Global 3G model will be available at a future, unannounced price
- Pricing: Startin gat $349
Even more exciting than the hardware specs, however, is confirmation that Chromebook rentals are a go! Students will be able to nab a Chromebook for $20/month while business users will have to shell out a bit more at $28/month.
Chromebook Features
- 8-second boot time
- Always on internet via 3G and WiFi (Bonus: Free 100MB of data per month included compliments of Verizon Wireless)
- Synced files and profiles (thanks to the cloud) and the ability to easily and quickly switch between user profiles
- Constant updates making Chromebooks faster with time
- Robust security features built on Chrome’s thus far un-hacked sandboxed system
Looks like a ton of mobile warriors are about to get Google’d up on the cheap. At $20/month, Google has essentially made the internet available to everyone. $20/month can get you a capable mobile work machine complete with built-in 3G. Sounds like a win to us.
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