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Samsung/Acer Chrome Notebooks – Full Pricing List

Samsung/Acer Chrome Notebooks – Full Pricing List

Yesterday Engadget released a more complete list of the pricing details for the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer Chromebook devices in their various flavours. Each device comes in either wi-fi only or 3g and wi-fi versions. The Samsung Series 5 will come in two colours; white and black.

In Netbooks, Press Releases

Extended Details For The Acer Chromebook Published

Extended Details For The Acer Chromebook Published

Amazon published extended details for the Acer Chrome Notebook on their new store front as we reported here. We thought it would be great to share them here, it’s quite amazing how quickly they are moving to show off this new device. Of-course all of the details below are as official as they can get.

In Netbooks

Extended Details For Samsung Series 5 Released

Extended Details For Samsung Series 5 Released

Amazon released an extended description of the Samsung Series 5 Chrome Notebook as we reported here. The details below should give an idea of what exactly is officially included this Notebook and why Samsung thinks you should buy it!

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The Samsung Chromebox – What is it?

The Samsung Chromebox – What is it?

In all the excitment about Chrome Notebooks, very few have focussed on the possibility of Google pushing Chrome OS to the desktop. I remember a few months ago writing about my vision of Chrome OS working on the nettop plaform. It seems that I wasn’t too far off; Google unveiled today Samsung’s ‘Chromebox’ which will work as a none portable platform for their new operating system.

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Chrome Notebooks – A New Thought

Chrome Notebooks – A New Thought

You remember how Apple paraded the Ipad as ‘revolutionary’ and ‘magical’? How about ‘post-PC’? Well, not to be outdone, Google released a quirky little ad just after the Google I/O Keynote today and of-course they are showing of their new baby, the Chrome Notebook. They won’t go as far as saying that it’s ‘magical’, rather Google went for a more light yet potent slogan:

In Google News, Netbooks, Videos

The Acer Chromebook – Pics/Specs

The Acer Chromebook – Pics/Specs

You remember the rumoured Acer ZGB Chrome Notebook that we reported about a few weeks ago? Well, It’s here! Today Google Unveiled the Acer Chromebook during the Google I/O developer conference in California. This device was showcased alongside the Samsung Series 5 Chrome Notebook. Both will go on sale on June 15th. Initially you will only be able to grab one of these from Best Buy or Amazon in the USA.

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Samsung’s Series 5 Chrome Notebook – Specs/Pics

Samsung’s Series 5 Chrome Notebook – Specs/Pics

Folks, here are the glorious pictures of the just announced Samsung Chrome Notebook. It will be called the Samsung Series 5 And will sell for $429 (Wifi only version) and $499 (3g) respectively. The device will begin shipping on the 15th of June and will be on sale online from Best Buy and Amazon.

In Netbooks, Press Releases

Acer and Samsung Chrome Notebooks Announced – Available June 15th

Acer and Samsung Chrome Notebooks Announced – Available June 15th

Yes! Google has announced two new netbooks from Samsung and Acer . These will be the first to market and will begin selling in June this year. Best Buy and Amazon will begin selling these devices online on the 15th of June.

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Chrome Web Store – A Success

Chrome Web Store – A Success

Google has just announced that the Chrome Web Store has been a success thus far since it’s initial launch. Speaking just a few minutes ago, Google Product manager mentioned that since the launch of the Web Store, Google can report that users are now spending twice as much in App within the USA.

In Google News, Google Software

How To Follow The Google I/O (2011) Events

How To Follow The Google I/O (2011) Events

Google I/O 2011 promises to be big this year. Thousands of delegates will cpnverge on the Google Campus in California for a 2 day event starting tomorrow and ending on Wednesday. For us, this is an exciting time as it is widely expected that this year’s event will be the launchpad of Chrome OS.

In Chrome OS, Google News

Chrome Web Store Growth Settles

Chrome Web Store Growth Settles

It’s safe to say the Chrome Web Store is ready for the deployment of the Chrome Operating System – whether it be via netbook purchase or netbook lease. The Chrome Web Store saw torrid 85% user growth from Jan-11 to end of Feb-11. As April-11 winds to a close, user growth has slowed to about 4% from Mar-11. For the …

In Apps, Chrome OS

The Coming ‘Acer ZGB’ Chrome Notebook?

The Coming ‘Acer ZGB’ Chrome Notebook?

Details seem to have leaked out about a possible Acer netbook which is currently being bug tested with Chrome OS. According to Macles, this device appeared in the Chrome bug reports and was quickly taken down by Google a few months ago when speculation became rife.

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