Google Netbook Tech Specs Revealed
PrintWe've been hearing rumors Google would release its own branded netbook, and while speculation has been spotty, the chaps over at UK's IBTimes claim to have the inside scoop.
Let's get the obvious out of the way. Google's netbook will come equipped with the search giant's Chrome OS, which is only surprising if you were expecting Android to power the platform. Less obvious is the inclusion of Nvidia's Tegra chipset, along with an ARM processor rather than Intel's uber popular Atom chip.
Other rumored specs include a 10.1-inch HD-ready multi-touch display, 2GB of RAM, a 64GB SSD, and standard-fare additions such as Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, an Ethernet port, USB ports, webcam, audio ports, and a multi-card reader.
The latest rumors suggest the netbook will be subsidized when it starts shipping during the 2010 holiday season.
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compro01
December 28, 2009 at 1:44pm
Not that unobvious. ARM gives much better performance per watt than x86 which makes it the perfect match for a netbook, as long as you don't care about windows.
Deanjo
December 28, 2009 at 1:35pm
"Less obvious is the inclusion of Nvidia's Tegra chipset, along with an ARM processor rather than Intel's uber popular Atom chip."
Shouldn't be "along with an ARM processor" as Tegra is a ARM SoC. The cpu/gpu/southbridge/northbridge/memory controller is all on one chip. You wouldn't say " canon makes a All-in-one printer and it includes a printer.".
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