Google Launching Chrome Laptop in Mid- 2011, Public Beta Coming Soon

Google seems to be getting its hands on everything it can. Google will be

launching its own Chrome notebook sometime next year. The Chrome laptop will

be released first to a select number of businesses and “beta” testers to play with

before it’s made available to the public in mid-2011.

Companies like Virgin America,

Logitech, and even the Department of Defense will be using the beta version

of the Chrome netbook (dubbed CR-48), which will likely come with a 12.1-inch

display, a full-sized keyboard, 3G access, and a webcam for video chatting, but

the good news is, you may also have a chance to test drive the beta version of

the Chrome notebook.

More details about the Chrome notebook include:

● No hard drives (flash storage).

● No caps lock keys.

● No control keys.

● Jailbreak-friendly.

● Verizon is offering 100MB of free data per month for the first two years

you own a Chrome notebook, contract-free.

While the beta testing model of the Chrome, the notebook (CR-48) will be brand-
less, black, nondescript, and not for sale, Google will be working to design a

purchase-ready notebook after the beta testing period has ended. There’s been

no pricing or solid availability date mentioned yet.

(Source: http://www.geeksugar.com/Google-Chrome-Notebook-12455807)

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