Wow, here is a big surprise. DigiTimes is citing sources from “component players” claiming that the first smartbooks featuring Google’s bigger operating system will launch sometime late the month. Apparently, they will follow the Nexus One strategy, whereby the launch of a self-branded Chrome OS notebook manufactured by Inventec will be made available to developers only, and ODM will follow suit for the mass market – the ARM-based machine will not be sold through normal retail channels and is expectated to ship a very modest 60,000 to 70,000 units. Acer and HP are rumoured to be launching Chrome OS gear as early as December while ASUS waits to gauge market reaction. Now, where’s Dell?
via DigiTimes
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