Google Airs First ChromeBooks by Acer, Samsung

From DailyTech: Google Inc. (GOOG) is looking to finally launch its first laptops running its new Chrome Operating System (Chrome OS) on June 15. Two models were announced on Google's Chrome OS homepage, coinciding with an unveil at Google's I/O Conference.

The first notebook (or "ChromeBook" in Google-speak) comes courtesy of Taiwan's Acer Inc. (2353). It packs an 11.6" back-lit LCD screen, an Intel Atom N570 1.67 GHz dual-core CPU, Intel integrated graphics, 16 GB solid state drive, two USB ports, HDMI out, built-in webcam, and 4-in-1 memory card reader.

The small laptop weighs 2.95 lb (1.34 kg) and offers a 6 hour battery life on a fully charge, according to Google.

It starts at $349 USD for a model with Wi-Fi only, or an undisclosed additional amount for a 3G-enabled model.

Slightly more expensive is a second design from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (005930).

The Samsung notebook comes with a larger 12.1" (1280x800 pixel) 300 nit display. Similar to the Acer model it includes a 4-in-1 memory card reader and 2 USB ports. It upgrades to a HD resolution webcam, and ditches the HDMI port for a Mini-VGA port.

It weighs 3.26 lb (1.48 kg). Thanks to a larger battery, it can get an estimated 8.5 hours of use time out of a charge.

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