Google prepping Chrome Netbooks for early 2011?

by Steven Mostyn - Nov 29 2010, 07:20

Having already established the Chrome browser alongside the likes of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Mozilla’s Firefox, search giant Google is now preparing to unleash its Chrome operating system (a.k.a. Chromium) upon the world.

That’s according to online technology magazine T3, which claims Google will soon release a line of branded Netbook computers powered by the Chrome OS and manufactured by a third-party hardware maker.

Although scant little is presently known about the ultra-portable computers where specifications are concerned, reports suggest Google will initially unveil two Chrome-equipped Netbooks that are currently codenamed ‘Mario’ and ‘Andretti’.

The rumour of impending Chrome-powered systems follows on from recent news that Google is busy testing its operating software with leading computer manufacturers such as ASUS, Dell and Lenovo.

When it does finally make its bow, the Chrome OS is expected to be an open-source operating platform that’s easy on host hardware as it primarily operates online through the cloud.

While Google has indicated that its new Chrome OS will be officially revealed before the close of 2010, we here at The Tech Herald don’t expect to see a Chrome-carrying computer until well into 2011.

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