Mini-Laptop-like Devices Will Run Chrome OS Next Year

>> 26 November 2009

  • Google immediately released the Chrome OS code to the public under an open source license.
  • The Chrome OS supports HTML 5 standards and accelerated JavaScript engine
  • Chrome OS is based on the Linux kernel.
  • Chrome OS is browser-based computing. A computer running the OS will have no local applications. User documents and other data will be saved on Web-based cloud storage. Every application is a Web application.
  • Since Chrome OS applications will be Web-based, users will not need to install or maintain any software. The applications will launch more quickly.
  • The Chrome OS will be more secure - according to Google - because the latest software updates and security patches would be installed automatically over the Web.
  • Storing data on the Internet has advantages, users will be able to move from device to device, or even to share devices.
  • According to Google, Chrome OS machine will be able to boot quickly, it takes about seven seconds.
  • The Chrome OS will come preinstalled on new, mini-laptop-like devices. Google is working closely with hardware partners to produce Chrome OS-based products.
  • The products will support solid-state drives (SSD) for reducing power consumption and contribute to fast startup times.
  • According to Google, the devices will cost less than current Windows and Linux-based mini-laptops.

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Mini-Laptop: Nokia Booklet 3G

>> 18 November 2009



Pros: Great battery life, excellent design, seamless 3G connection.
Cons: Sluggish performance, expensive.

  •  Specs: Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive 4,200-rpm; OS: Windows 7 Starter Edition.
  • Design: Attractive design with aluminum-covered body.
  • Dimension: 10.4x7.3x0.8 inches, 2.8 pounds.
  • Keyboard: Keys are small and a bit stiff. But the touchpad is accurate and comfortable to use. It supports the multitouch pinch gesture for zooming in and out.
  • Display: 10.1-inch and its native resolution is 1280x720. It is higher than a typical netbook’s 1024x600 screen.
  • Port: 3 USB, SD card reader, SIM card slot (on the right side), 3.5-inch audio in/out jack, HDMI-out.
  • Web cam: 1.3 mega pixel.
  • Performance: Geekbench performace benchmark scored 787, which is about 50 points below the netbook average (101 points below the HP Mini 311). It takes 55 seconds to boot (displaying the Windows 7 Starter Edition desktop) and takes another 27 seconds to load most of the tray icons.
  • Battery: 16-cell; it lasted 8 hours and 24 minutes for Web surfing via Wi-Fi (3 hours longer than the netbook average).
  • Price: $599

 

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