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Chrome Smartbook expensive than expected, based OS Windows

Smartbook issues in 2009 and was not very visible manifestation in 2010 was in reality. Previous computer market was already on the laptop, netbook, nettop now been met, it is also an e-reader that some functions and connectivity options provides almost the same
Further analysis of one of the most important elements that seem to remain on the market alive, later SmartBook chrome-based operating system. In addition, rumors that the use of chromium is claimed to be the operating system makes the engine more than other operating system that already exists.

EETimes reports bahw hardware requirements of Google Chrome the operating system seems to put a SmartBook average price of Chrome-based operating system will be sold more expensive than the Windows product. Looks like his own dilemma, given the presence of Windows itself will have more on the market that better supports a variety of applications than Chrome the operating system.

So far, Chrome could support the ARM processor, which competes with the x86 platform could. It appears, however, that these operating different hardware requirements than is usually done by other mobile devices such as the need for better graphics, and have used some additional acceleromenter sensors. This means that, despite the lower cost of using the ARM processor, OS SmartBook Chrome expensive than Windows machines, since it requires additional hardware later.

“There are serious challenges for chrome, and I do not think people will like it. PC OEM says that the hardware (which is still under NDA) to make this machine more expensive than Windows machines, would not even come to more support from a variety of applications. “said Bob O’Donnell, Vice President of Chrome.

O’Donnell also believes that the ARM is likely to temporarily set aside only for devices that do not affect this rate netbook or notebook marketing due to its presence later.

“Clamshell system requires Windows or Mac OS for use in notebook computers. I think there are interesting opportunities for ARM with a special device, because they contain their own operating systems and other specific elements. This opportunity ARM later, as the x86 itself as used multi-purpose systems. “explained O’Donnell again. ***

Posted by Orwells on Mar 15th, 2010 and filed under OTHER. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response by filling following comment form or trackback to this entry from your site

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