Google to Release its Own Chrome OS Netbook?

Early reports suggest Google may be considering the release of a Google branded netbook running Chrome OS.

According to a TechCrunch report, Google has already contacted at least one hardware manufacturer about this.


Google has, according to multiple sources, been talking to at least one hardware manufacturer about building a netbook for Google directly. As in Google gave the company a RFP with quite detailed technical specifications and has begun discussions on building it.

A request for proposal (referred to as RFP) is an invitation for suppliers, often through a bidding process, to submit a proposal on a specific commodity or service. [W]

Arrington speculates that Google may be considering an ARM CPU or even targeting Nvidia's Tegra line which can display HD Flash video with no problems at a fraction of the power usage.

Considering a Google Phone is almost a certainty, a Google Netbook isn't much of a stretch.


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