Chromebook will launch next week?

On December 7, Google will host an event related to the Chrome browser in San Francisco. The invitation promises to bring to the audience "fascinating news about Chrome". Is it finally, the Chromebook tablet is about to land on the market?

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Until this point, the answer has not yet fallen. As for rumors, it has been buzzing for a few months now, in the curiosity, anticipation and anticipation of many people.

Most recently, Digitimes , a Taiwanese website, reported that the smartbook using Chrome OS will be available this month. Previously, in August, the latest beta version of Chrome 6 hinted at the possibility of applications for tablets. The menu is optimized for touch and some articles believe that we may see Chrome tablet in November.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt dismissed both rumors. He told reporters at the Web 2.0 Summit that Chrome was designed for devices with real keyboards. Moreover, Chrome will not be able to be released in the next few months.

It is believed that the event tomorrow night is the milestone " between " Schmidt's statement with the official launch of the device.

The Engadget technology blog site thinks all the signs will lead to Chrome netbooks being announced next Tuesday, but only about 65,000 devices will be distributed within their families and friends. Google employees only. Engadget also demonstrates the authenticity of the story with a photograph that is said to be a keyboard for the Chrome netbook.

Once again, Google first announced Chrome OS in 2009. The operating system is compact, extremely fast, focused on surfing the web, has a very short boot time, and runs on all The device uses SSD solid-state drive. Google even plans to develop an app store dedicated to Chrome. At that time, Google announced its partners such as Asus, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba will release Chrome netbooks ahead of the 2010 Christmas shopping season.

It can be said that in 2009, netbook is always a hot term, but in 2010, everything was different. IPad and tablet computers have appeared and destroyed netbook sales. It would be wiser if Google withdrew its gamble. On a blog site, the search giant once wrote:

"Chrome OS is a new, independent Android project. Android was designed from the start to operate on a variety of devices, from mobile phones to digital and netbook receivers. Chrome OS, meanwhile. , launched to serve those who spend most of their time on the Web, and are designed specifically for computers: from netbooks to desktops . "