All about the Google Chromebook
Google have just released their long awaited take on the netbook: The Chromebook. Although it has been heavily marketed on TV and online (and who does SEO better than Google itself?) many people still do not know what a Chromebook is, so I’ll attempt to explain it.
Netbooks are ideal for people who want a laptop specifically for browsing the web. These netbooks have very little processing power so classically cannot power large programs like Microsoft Office, Photoshop or any of the latest games. Chromebook is different, because it uses a different kind of processing to get the job done – Cloud Processing.
What is Cloud Processing? Users connect to the internet with their Chromebook and by utilizing the remote processing power and storage of Google’s servers, run all sorts of programs (called web apps). This is all possible through the Google apps store, which is now also available on all Chrome browsers.
Chromebook uses an offshoot of ChromeOS, which is a free Linux-based operating system available through Google’s website. It offers the user unrivalled security, 8-second boot-up times and instant access to the internet, dependant on connection. The Chromebook comes with 2 different types of inbuilt connection – Wireless and 3G mobile internet, although it has limited usability whilst disconnected.
Currently only two companies manufacture the Chromebook – Acer and Samsung, but it does come in a choice of colours!
To find out more visit: All about the Google Chromebook
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