Google Chrome OS Targeting Netbook Market

Google recently announced that they will be releasing Google Chrome OS, which will be a lightweight, open-source system based on Linux OS. The Google Chrome OS is expected to be made available on netbooks in the 2nd half of 2010. More info about Google Chrome OS is available on Google Blog.

Sony To Release VAIO W Series Netbook

Sony is one of the few big companies that's still not in the netbook game.. until recently, it finally announced that it will be releasing the first 10-inch netbook called the VAIO W.

The Sony VAIO W netbook will have the following specs which is similar to most other netbook in today's market:

• 10.1-inch screen, 1366×768 resolution
• Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB RAM
• webcam
• 3.5-hour battery pack
• Bluetooth
• GMA 950/W-LAN
• Windows XP Home Edition

The Sony VAIO W series netbook will be available in 3 colors: white, brown, and pink. It's expected to hit US market in August with a starting price of $499.

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