Acer to launch Chrome OS devices at Computex?
By Sean Hollister 
posted May 13th 2010 6:32PM
posted May 13th 2010 6:32PM
Acer said it would be first to market with a Chrome OS netbook, and it's looking like it may meet that lofty goal. Sources told VentureBeat that the company will debut multiple new products featuring the cloud-based operating system at Computex in June, less than three weeks from now. Then again, Chrome OS has been slated for the second half of 2010 for some time, so Acer may not be alone in introducing insanely-quick boot times at the show. We could even see devices earlier; we've been invited to an Acer press event in NYC on the last week of May, and it's not too late for Samsung, Asus or Verizon to show off a partner device at Google I/O. It's going to be a exciting few weeks, eh?
im dying to see chrome on sale at bestbuy
@IAMKITTY
my iPad runs Chrome OS.
/bracing myself for a downrank
@IAMKITTY might have to hold off on that ipad purchase
@warningabc
inb4 apple fanboy downrank
@ComeShot
no sir, i am no apply fanboy. rather, whenever i get the chance to comment before a real fanboy, i do with a stupid iPad comment. not to ridicule the iPad, but to ridicule all the idiots who compare EVERYTHING to an iPad.
in retrospect, a /s should have been used.
@IAMKITTY
I know, the biggest loser here is MS :P
@IAMKITTY
Who needs Chrome OS when there's Android lurking around out there?
@thisNthat
google should code a virtual mixer and use it on android and chrome os sources...
@IAMKITTY Instead of doing "Windows starter" for netbooks, MS should do a dedicated lightweight OS for them.
I own a acer they gave it to me for my birthday last year been waiting to slap chrome on it
chromeOS is just a browser, such garbage. its not even nice looking, chrome is just a big blue blob with fisher-price buttons
@account5
So you're aware...
As far as I'm aware, ChromeOS is MADE for netbooks/tablets. Last I knew, most of what people did with netbooks/tablets was surf the web... Which, makes perfect sense. Unless you can provide us a video or true review of it, then I ask, please, shut up. It's an unreleased product as of yet. No reason to go about bashing it.
@RickStar: You're wasting your time. He is a troll. He bashes anything Google (Android and now ChromeOS).
@kidphat
He also bashes anything PS3... and hails anything Xbox. One of the most biased people I have ever seen.
@account5
When I first read about Crome it just looked as a browser but you just need to do a little investigation (which I really don't expect you to do) to learn the Chrome browser is indeed a small operating system... it even has an embedded Task Manager and memory administration.
When I read about it it was so clear Google intention was not creating a new browser but a new OS. I made a bet with a friend that Google was going to announce a Chrome OS and after a few months I won a really nice lunch.
But... I don't know why I waste my time answering to your apple sheep mind controlled troll brain.
If they announce it with ARM and Pixel Qi at Computex, hear the drum rolls:
1. 50h battery runtime
2. Instant on, month of standby
3. Below 800gr, 1cm width
4. Below $199 retail, no contracts, they sell tens of millions?
5. Built-in 3G module (maybe not included by default) for always connected use
6. Native Code SDK and OpenGL for even advanced video-editing and 3D games
7. Maybe even a swivel screen and the device holds like an e-reader? Touch-screen not absolute necessity for cheap model. Next/previous page and enter/exit buttons on the side would be good enough.
@Charbax
I completely agree. I would love to see that, but, as much as I would love it, I doubt it's existence will ever be real. For the next few years at least.
@Charbax 1 cm width? Does it come with a microscope to view the screen?!
@Charbax: Seeing as you seem to have all the insider information, are these real specs or wishful thinking? If they announce ARM + Pixel Qi + Swivel Screen + $200 price point, I'll be all over it.
@kidphat I don't have insider info. I'm just saying what I think Acer should do and which I am pretty sure Acer could do. It's only a question if Acer wants to do it or if they feel more confortable making $300+ netbooks using Intel Atom.
@d0mth0ma5 I'm thinking 1cm thickness. Once you use an ARM processor, all the other components can be made much smaller, basically there is no thickness required anymore, no fans required as the temperature of ARM processors stays low.
@kidphat
Charbax is definitely on the inside. This 1cm wide PixelQ device runs on a single button battery for an amazing 50 hrs of video playback at 1080p. When ChromeOS 2.2 "Froggie" comes out, it'll have 4500% increase in speed and double the battery life. Hopefully, it'll run flash well by then. Hopefully
@Charbax
This is what Acer should do, if they want to join the Greeks.
@Phucpholuc It's just basic maths. Pixel Qi consumes less than 5x less power for the screen. ARM laptop with a normal screen can last 10 hours on a 3-cell battery. Screen is the largest power consuming component by far in an ARM Powered laptop design.
Can't wait to make my hp mini 110 something I want to use! Chrome os netbook sounds nice!
Cant wait to see if chrome os flys as promised, instant on ala iphone would be perfect
Can't see a chrome OS netbook but definatly a tablet
I certainly hope it's going to be "a exciting" few weeks.
I'd prefer to see a tablet first, personally
Bring on the ARM netbooks!!
Really hope Chrome OS will take off; it supports GMA500 chipsets, and support for .deb packages is planned for the future. Sweet!
Thinking Google Chrome on the iPad....