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Built for Google Chrome: gBook on the way?
Is there a Google-branded netbook on the way? Google's been talking about working with a variety of manufacturers to be sure its Chrome OS runs well, but now multiple sources are saying Google will hire an unnamed netbook maker to build a device specifically for Chrome OS, working from a recipe of Google's detailed tech specs.
We might be seeing such a refined gBook by next Christmas. By then, there will even more tiny and powerful processors from which to choose, giving this net-connected laptop plenty of oomph.
This is a great idea, Google. Like Apple, when you have control over both the hardware and the software, near-perfect integration is possible. On the other hand, naysayers might argue that hardware is not part of Google's core competency. But this is not about Google making hardware — it's about control. Either way, if Google makes it cheap, and might just be a big hit.
TechCrunch, via Geeky Gadgets
By MatthiasF at 1:33 PM ON 12/17/09
"This is a great idea, Google. Like Apple, when you have control over both the hardware and the software, near-perfect integration is possible."
Yes, we all love fascism. Fascism is so efficient and cool. Control freaks know what's best for everyone.
By Mihos at 2:07 PM ON 12/17/09
Yet, when Microsoft preinstalls their own browser... they get their ass sued off for being anti-competitive.
By iamthemovie at 2:37 PM ON 12/17/09
@mihos
that's because Microsoft doesn't actually make the computer. This article is talking about a Google branded computer, like an Apple branded computer.
@MatthiasF
Don't we still have the choice to buy these items? Not exactly Fascism.
By Anonymous at 6:50 PM ON 12/17/09
Under Fascism the trains run on time. And as long as it is only a computer and not our government, military corporations, I am having trouble seeing the downside to techno-fascism.
It's like complaining about a sadistic baseball-bat. Or a cruel knife.
By Cervantes at 12:26 PM ON 12/18/09
In communist USSA, netbook..... oh crap, I got nuthin.
By Olhohkxov at 7:04 AM ON 12/19/09
@mihos: the problem maybe that you have some "implants" on the eyes and you can't see all around, except in front of you.
The difference here is: Google makes an OS, a browser and a machine and build it as a product. If you don't like it, don't buy it. As simply as that.
You have other machine brands around you.
But try to buy a PC without Windows, IE and other bloatware made by Moko$oft! It is difficult, you know?
Try to look around, pal.
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