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Sceptre Unveils Chrome Clad TV

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Shiny chrome is usually something associated with cars and motorcycles. Sceptre has offered up a new HDTV that is clad in chrome and looks pretty darn cool. The set is the X240CC-FHD and has a 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen is 24-inches and the set offers full 1080p resolution.

The contrast ratio is 4000:1 and the set has a pair of HDMI ports with a panel response time of 2ms. Brightness for the screen is 300cd/m2 and the set supports 16.7 million colors. Inputs include composite, component, HDMI, DVI, and VGA. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Google Chrome OS Business Edition: 2011

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Chrome OS will make its debut sometime later this year, most likely right in the middle of the holiday season. Now Network World (via Netbooked) has just learned that a business edition of Chrome OS will be launching as well. It will hit in 2011.

There are no hard details on the business edition yet. It is said to feature “more management muscle” (according to a Google software engineer) and a hell of a lot more security. Some Chrome OS netbooks could actually pack a hardware switch that allows you to toggle security functions and run in developer mode.

Posted on Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:01:05 CST | by Robert Evans

MSI's Dual-Screen Netbook To Pack Chrome OS?

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You remember the really cool dual-monitor MSI netbook? We first saw it earlier this month at CES 2010. This unique take on the netbook sports two 10" monitors, one of which acts as a keyboard with haptic feedback. When we first saw this new machine, the assumption was that it would run on Windows 7. Now an interview with Laptopmag shows that this tablet could launch sporting Chrome OS.

MSI hopes to launch their new netbook later this year, in Q3 or Q4. They are shooting for 4-5 hours of battery life, which is really about all you can expect out of a netbook with two screens. MSI is gearing it to work as an e-reader/netbook with a big push on multi-tasking. MSI may also be bringing a 7" dual-screen tablet/netbook to market.

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:56:19 CST | by Robert Evans

Acer Confirms: Chrome Netbook Launching in Q310

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The Apple tablet may be the big news this week, but that doesn't mean there aren't other exciting, unreleased products out there to drool over. Digitimes reports that a senior VP at Acer has confirmed they will be launching a Chrome OS netbook in the second half of this year. He further stated that Acer's goal is to ship one million Chrome netbooks in 2010. Considering this netbook will only be out for a few months of 2010, Acer has high hopes.

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:14:00 CST | by Robert Evans

Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Beats Chrome, Nears Safari

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Wow! Well done, Mozilla. Just when I was starting to lose faith in your browser for its regular crashes and falling market share, you go and do something like beat Chrome in a Fudzilla speed test. These results are hardly the end-all-be-all of speed tests for Firefox 3.6, but it's at least as good sign of how well the build is progressing.

The finished version of 3.6 isn't expected out until later in Q1, but the performance of this Release Candidate is certainly heartening. Firefox 3.6 had a total performance score of 4352, which is a fair bit behind Safari's 5401 but comfortably ahead of Chrome's 3772. Google needs to get off of their butts and improve things if they want to go on pushing Chrome as the fastest way to browse.

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:01:28 CST | by Robert Evans

Chrome Browser Unseats Safari

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Google's Chrome OS is very young, but that hasn't stopped it from beating out an older, much more established browser. Computerworld reports that Google Chrome has beaten Safari! Chrome closed out 2009 with a total share of 4.63%, while Safari ended the year with 4.46% of the browser market. This switcheroo is likely due to Chrome now being available for use on Macs.

Chrome's December gains were .7%, the largest boost since the browser's launch in September of 2008. Safari also saw a boost last month (.1%) while Opera increased their share as well. Mozilla saw a .1% decline in use, while Microsoft's IE saw a massive .92% drop and reached a new low of 62.7%. That may sound like a commanding lead, but remember that it wasn't so long ago IE held 90% of the market. Make no mistake; Microsoft is losing ground fast.

Posted on Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:12:03 CST | by Robert Evans

HTC+Google Bringing Chrome OS Tablet To CES 2010?

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Yesterday we reported that HTC was working on a new tablet PC that will be debuted at CES 2010. There are apparently multiple versions of the tablet, one of which will run Android while the other runs Chrome OS. Now we're hearing rumors (via Smarthouse) that Google is working closely with HTC to design this tablet as an 'iTablet killer'.

With the Nexus One going up against the iPhone and this HTC tablet competing with the iSlate, 2010 could be the year Google and Apple really take the gloves off. Google has apparently been working closely with HTC for the last 18 months on this project. From the sound of it, this tablet isn't just an HTC gadget that happens to run a Google OS, it's a major Google project.

Posted on Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:19:21 CST | by Robert Evans

Chrome OS Netbook Hardware Details Hit?

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The launch of Chrome OS is one of the most exciting events in the tech industry's recent history. With this OS, Google is offering up a fundamental shift in the way we view, use, and build computers. Whether or not a bunch of users will take them up on their offer remains to be seen. If these specs leaked by IBTimes for Google's flagship Chrome OS netbook are accurate, I think the odds of that happening are pretty good.

First off, this premium netbook will sport a 10.1" TFT HD-ready multi-touch screen. It will pack a Tegra chipset of some sort, most likely Tegra 2. The CPU will be ARM-based, not Atom. The rest of the specs are more-or-less what you'd guess; 64 GB SSD, 2 GB of RAM, WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, Ethernet port, webcam, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a multi-card reader. Google Maps, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar and Google Voice Search will all be preinstalled. Oh, and if that all weren't enough, this netbook is going to be subsidized by Google and come with a $300 price tag (if not a little less).

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:24:23 CST | by Robert Evans

Acer Launching Google Chrome OS Netbooks In 2010

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You can already fiddle around with an early release of the new Google Chrome OS on a netbook like the Dell mini 10v. Google Chrome OS is set to be released on small portable computers like netbooks first. The first wave of Google OS devices is planned for 2010.
According to Digitimes Acer plans to launch Google Chrome OS netbooks in the 2nd half of 2010.
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Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2009 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Google Chrome OS Available For Dell Mini 10V

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If you've got a Dell Mini 10V netbook, you could be rocking Chrome OS before the evening comes. Liliputing reports that Doug Anson of Dell has cobbled together a workable copy of Chrome OS for the Mini 10V using the source code released earlier this month. He and his team have hacked in all the needed hardware support, and they've put it up on the Internet for free.

If you want to experience Chrome OS for yourself ahead of the curve, you can download it right now at this link. Bear in mind that the file is almost 8 GB in size. When it's finished downloading, dump the image to your flash drive and plug the drive into your Mini 10.

Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:14:21 CST | by Robert Evans

$20 Google Chrome Netbooks/Smartbooks Coming?

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It's time for some speculation! Ever since the Chrome OS Developer chat people have been speculating like crazy over the future of Chrome OS. According to Fudzilla, Linux expert Glyn Moody weighed in recently and speculated that Google could be working on a series of bare-bones, stripped-down Chrome OS netbooks that cost as little as $20.

Since the OS is free and virtually all data is stored in the cloud, it would be possible to create some utterly minimalist Chrome netbooks and smartbooks. $20 seems a bit low, but the thought is that Google will look to in-computer advertising as a way to cover what losses they have to eat. Google did just purchase Teracent, a company that specializes in personalized display advertising. Glyn definitely has some basis for his speculations.

Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:38:54 CST | by Robert Evans

Google Chrome OS Hands-on Review

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Google unveiled more details about their Chrome OS this week. Google also released the source code as open source, so if you have time and skills you can actually run Chrome OS now.
Tweaktown did just that and published this hands-on review.

Quote from the review: "If you followed our live blogging from yesterday you know that Google made some really big claims. They claimed a 10 second boot up time and they claimed a quick and easy to use OS. They even showed us that with their demo unit they had working. The problem is that unless the source code we have is not what they were using at the demo Chrome OS is bulky, awkward and about as un-user-friendly as you can get. The snappy OS and fun items were just not there in the version we played with. Finding options and features is not easy; you really have to hunt around for what you are looking for to find it.
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Posted on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:15 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Chrome OS Smartbooks Coming 2H2010

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After yesterday's developer chat it's hard not to be excited about Chrome OS. During the talk, it was mentioned several times that Chrome was intended to be used in products like netbooks and not larger laptops and desktops. While smartbooks weren't specifically mentioned as supported or not, it seems likely that they will be. Especially in light of this news from Digitimes.

They're reporting that Pegatron Technology has received a "large volume" of smartbook orders from several different clients. It's believed these smartbooks will launch in Q1 2010 on several different carriers. These first smartbooks are expected to cost around $200 USD. Most of them will sport a Linux OS, due primarily to their tiny display size. Now, here's where things get interesting;

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:19 CST | by Robert Evans

Chrome OS Developer Chat: Welcome To The Future Of Browsing

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Chrome OS developer chat (Engadget's liveblog) shed some interesting light on the upcoming OS. As you may know, Google released the Chromium OS source code to the world today. They stated at the developer's conference that every move they make now will be open.

The launch of the source code today means that, with a little bit of elbow grease and effort, it is now possible to run Chrome OS. While this isn't recommended for normal users, those of us that like to tinker with our machines will finally have a chance.

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:53:29 CST | by Robert Evans

Google's Chrome OS Event Is Tomorrow

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Alright, so we've got good news and bad news. First off, the good news. TechCrunch has been notified that Google is planning a Chrome OS event for Thursday. As in tomorrow Thursday. This event will feature technical info, demos, and a "complete overview" of the new OS. Google didn't say it, but I think it's likely we'll see at least a couple sneak-peeks at some of the Chrome OS devices that are under development too.

Now the bad news. The wording of this announcement makes it unlikely that we'll actually see a Chrome OS launch this week, as was previously rumored. In their notification to TechCrunch, Google stated that their new OS will launch next year. That's a bit of a bummer, but not entirely unexpected. If Chrome OS does launch next year, it will almost certainly hit in Q1.

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:53 CST | by Robert Evans

Google Chrome OS To Launch By Next Week

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See, that wasn't too torturous a wait, was it? Those of us who have been salivating with excitement over the imminent launch of Google Chrome OS now have, at most, one week to wait. TechCrunch reported today that a "reliable source" has informed them that the new open source OS will launch within one week. This is fantastic news for everyone who has a browsing machine that they want to work, fast and regardless of the circumstances.

TechCrunch notes that driver support is likely to measure in at anywhere from 'lousy' to 'middling' at launch. Google is either setting hordes of engineers on making drivers, or leaving it up to manufacturers themselves. Whatever the truth is, they are unlikely to have many up and ready by the time this launches.

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:06:30 CST | by Robert Evans

24 Hour I4U News Recap: Canon EOS 7D Review, Black Friday, Cliq And Chrome

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A review of the Canon EOS 7D we featured the other day leads the ranking of the top 10 most read technology stories on I4U News in the last 24 hours. The Canon EOS 7D is pretty new, but is already on sale on Amazon.

Check the list of tech stories from the last 24 hours that we covered to see if you have missed something.
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Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:27:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Early Chrome OS Build Available For Download

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Google's upcoming new browser-based Chrome OS has gotten a lot of attention over the last few months. Tech bloggers and Linux geeks the world over are waiting with bated breath for any information on the new, open source OS they can find. If you count yourself among those vast, serried ranks of geeks, today is a lucky day indeed. Chrome OS is available for download.

Before you get too excited, Google still has yet to release the final, official version of the OS. However, one cunning TechCrunch reader managed to find a copy of the OS on the Chromium build site. He's put together a walkthrough and made the whole OS available on Rapidshare.

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:26:21 CDT | by Robert Evans

Google Chrome OS Devices To Launch Next Month?

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Unsubstantiated rumors should always be treated with scepticism, and that's doubly true for any rumors that involve Google's upcoming Chrome OS. That said, I've stumbled upon some rather interesting news from over in China. According to Shanzai.com (via PC World) Chinese manufacturer Lemote is loading Chrome onto its new line of netbooks to replace their terrible proprietary OS.

These new Lemote netbooks might hit the market as soon as October, which would put them well ahead of Google's stated 2010 release for Chrome. If these netbooks do hit in October or November, they still won't do us in the U.S. much good. Lemote won't be shipping their netbooks overseas, so the most we'll benefit from this is some screenshots of the Chrome OS in action.

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:56:44 CDT | by Robert Evans

Tegra Chrome OS Devices Coming

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If we exclude the Apple geeks from offering an opinion, most gadget nerds are pretty excited about the Zune HD. A big reason for this is its Nvidia Tegra processor, which allows for low energy consumption video playback among other things. In fact, the Tegra processor itself is much more impressive than the new Zune, which is why I was so excited to hear that Nvidia has Tegra-powered Chrome OS devices on the way.

In an interview with jkOnTheRun, Nvidia GM of Mobile Business Mike Rayfield stated that his company is working with Google to develop one or more Chrome OS devices. In the interview Rayfield "stressed" that Tegra was meant for more than just handheld devices. To me, that means we're looking at a Chrome/Tegra netbook, smartbook or (dare I say?) tablet in the near-ish future.

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:33:33 CDT | by Robert Evans

Chrome OS: One Login Does It All

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We've got a small but nifty little piece of news about the upcoming Chrome operating system. The folks at ReadWriteWeb have just found out how Chrome OS is going to handle logging in. Apparently as soon as you start-up, you'll be prompted to log in with your Google ID. Upon doing so, you'll automatically be signed on to Gmail, calendar, Google Docs, Google Reader, and any other Google product.

That's very nifty news, and should mean a little extra boost of convenience for most Chrome OS users. But, as Read Write Web points out, it also raises some troubling questions. If the Chrome browser is so tightly integrated to the OS, will we be able to use other non-Chrome browsers on it? Will Google give exclusivity to their browser on their operating system?

Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

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