Chromebook is the concept of cloud computing platform-based laptops. All required application can be accessed directly from the Internet. All data is also stored in the cloud service so users do not need to worry if the laptop is lost or stolen. Stay replace a new laptop, all applications and data remain secure as before.
"The core of this Chromebook laptop is a Chrome browser," wrote Linus Upson, Vice President of Engineering, and Sundar Pichai, Senior Vice President of Chrome as quoted by the official Google blog. Because applications collected in the cloud, if you need a live search and click to access it. Chromebook already equipped internet access 3G to connect to the internet anytime and anywhere.
Because no operating system in general use laptops now, when booting claimed much faster. To access the web or e-mail, can be done in a matter of 8 seconds since the laptop is turned on. The durability of the batteries were up to all day so that users do not need to go back and forth refilling. In addition, the application used will always be updated if there is the latest version so that users get a better experience.
Chromebook name announced in the event Google I / O which brings about 5,000 developers in San Francisco, United States, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. On the occasion, Google announced two partner manufacturers who are ready to release harddware Chromebook, namely Acer and Samsung. Chromebook will be available online starting June 15 in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Spain. Other countries will follow a few months away.
Specifications of the Samsung Chromebook:
- 12.1 "(1280x800) 300 nit display
- 3:26 lbs / kg 1:48
- 8.5 hours of continuous usage
- Intel ® Dual-Core Processor AtomTM
- Built in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional)
- HD Webcam with noise canceling microphone
- 2 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 memory card slot
- Mini-VGA port
- Oversize Chrome fullsize keyboard fully-clickable trackpad
Specifications of Acer Chromebook:
- 11.6 "HD widescreen LED-backlit LCD CineCrystalTM
- 2.95 lbs. 1:34 kg.
- 6 hours of continuous usage
- Intel ® Dual-Core Processor AtomTM
- Built in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional)
- HD Webcam with noise canceling microphone
- High-Definition Audio Support
- 2 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 memory card slot
- HDMI port
- Oversize Chrome fullsize keyboard fully-clickable trackpad