Google has been throwing us all hope when he announced that his Chrome OS will not be available to be installed on any machine. Unlike with Windows 7 that can be installed on almost any x86-based machines, Chrome OS will be tailored based on specific hardware components that Google deemed suitable.
Google’s approach is interesting. But unlike Apple, Google intends to maintain some control of the running hadware operating system. Some netbook already referred to as Chrome can use the OS. Unfortunately, detailed specifications are still vague. Besides Chrome OS, the netbook will come with several Google applications, such as Google Map, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Search by Voice. Of leaks that exposed IB Times, netbook OS Chrome will have a screen size of 10.1 “with resolution of 1280×720 pixels, 2GB RAM, GPU Nvidia Tegra, USB ports, Ethernet port, and webcams. For storage, dipasanglah SSD (solid state disk) and a 64GB multi-format card reader. Features Wi-Fi and 3G of course available.
Also mentioned, this netbook will be outstanding this year with the price range of U.S. $ 200 – U.S. $ 300. This is interesting, given that storage is used as an expensive SSD instead of hard disk. Other news, with Chrome OS netbook will be sold directly by Google to its customers at a price subsidy. If this is true, the map netbook market will change. Well, while it let us wait for the next developments.