Google and Samsung debut new Chrome OS PCs

Posted on Wednesday, May 30 2012 @ 19:57 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Google and Samsung revealed a new line of Chrome OS based computers, you can check out the full specifications of these systems at X-bit Labs. Pricing ranges from $329.99 for the desktop and $449.99 to $549.99 for the laptops.
“This next-generation hardware from Samsung based on Intel processors and hardware-accelerated software delivers nearly three times the performance of the first-generation Chromebooks. With a new, app-centric user interface rolling out today and thousands of available web apps, we couldn’t be more excited about this evolution,” said Caesar Sengupta, director of product management at Google.

The Samsung series 5 Chromebook is based on Intel Celeron 867 dual-core (1.30GHz) processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 accelerator and sports 16GB SSD and 4GB of DDR3 memory. The Samsung series 3 Chromebox is powered by Intel Celeron B830 dual-core processor with HD Graphics 3000 media accelerator, features a 16GB SSD and 4GB of RAM. Both the Series 5 Chromebook and Series 3 Chromebox feature Samsung’s renowned, sleek design identity.


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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