Chrome OS Notebook Released

Almost two years ago Google introduced its first browser-based operating system OS Chrome. Since then enjoyed both Google's Chrome browser and the Android smartphone platform more and more popular. But the anticipated "Google Notebook" with Chrome OS has been repeatedly delayed. Some already speculated that Google would stop the project completely in order to focus entirely on Android.
But this has not done the group. On the company's developer conference I / O in San Francisco now, the first two devices were introduced that were developed exclusively for OS Chrome: The Chrome called Books. They are produced by Samsung and Acer and are flooding the market between the small, inexpensive netbooks and the more expensive tablets

Of normal laptops, they differ primarily in that they no longer have classical operating system. Programs are not installed manually but, like smart phones and tablets of the integrated App Store purchased and upgraded.

Just like Apple and Microsoft Google has been working for years to relocate its services in the cloud and use the Internet for data storage. Whether documents on Google Docs, Picasa or pictures about the new music, also on the I / O virtual music presented management with Google Music: All data and files remain in the network and are therefore always available everywhere. At least if the computer has a connection.

To ensure, in addition to the wireless computer in doubt, use a SIM card that is inserted into a compartment on the side. Via mobile phone they will establish a connection to the Internet. The current cost for a data contract can qualify the relatively low price of the unit, it quickly.