Google’s Chrome OS has been languishing since its launch. Samsung last week launched new devices powered by Samsung’s struggling Chrome operating system. The new devices are a second-generation Chrome OS powered notebook, the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, and a new small form-factor desktop, the Samsung Chromebox.
Both devices are powered by Intel Core processors and the latest version of Chrome OS. They both come with 4GB RAM, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, an Ethernet port, USB ports, and a DisplayPort. The Chromebook also comes with 12.1-inch WXGA (1280×800) display and a 3G modem (with 100MB of free data per month through Verizon).
According to Digitimes, both ASUS and HTC have decided to pass on Chrome OS devices due to low sales of first generation devices. HTC had been rumoured to be working on devices running both Android and Chrome OS. Acer, which produced the first generation AC700 Chromebook, is said to be “still evaluating the project,” suggesting it has yet to decide whether to continue with Chrome OS.
Samsung is offering the Chromebook starting at US$449 and the Chromebox starting at US$329. Both will available in the U.S. and in a number of European countries starting on June 15th. There is no word on whether they will also be available in Canada but more countries are promised in “the coming months.”
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