Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung heading to six new countries

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung heading to six new countries" data-src-height="339" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/chromebook.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">If Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung have struck your fancy but haven't been available in your country, your fortune might have just changed. Google's proclaimed that Chrome OS laptops from the trio will see begin rolling out to folks in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. Not only is Mountain View expanding its laptop initiative's international horizons, but it's bringing them to more than 1,000 Best Buy stores too, roughly 500 more than previously carried them. Ready to snatch one of the notebooks? Hit the source links to get crackin'.</div><div class="open" dir="ltr" id="pr_box" style="text-align: left;"> <div id="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div id="pr_text"> Over the past few months, Chromebooks have become a part of everyday life for many people - a computer for the kitchen, for on the go, or for sharing with family (or not). In the U.S. the Samsung Chromebook has been at the top of Amazon's best-selling laptop list for 149 days since launch and in the U.K., Dixons says Chromebooks make up more than 10 percent of laptop sales in Currys and PC World stores.<br /> Many of you around the world have told us you're eager to get your hands on a Chromebook, so we've been working with our partners to make this possible. Today we're happy to say we're one step closer to making Chromebooks truly "for everyone"--or rather, pour tout le monde, für alle, and voor iedereen.<br /> Starting Tuesday the Acer, HP and Samsung Chromebooks will begin rolling out in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. To help improve computing for organizations, we're also rolling out Chromebooks to businesses and schools in these same countries. Learn more on our Enterprise blog.<br /> In the U.S., Chromebooks will also be expanding to more than 1,000 Best Buy stores nationwide -- doubling the number of stores Chromebooks are presently sold in -- over the next couple of weeks.<br /> </div></div></div>

Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung heading to six new countries

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Acer now selling C7 Chromebook with more battery life

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/acerc7chromebookreviewlead01-1353982284.jpg" class="decoded" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/acerc7chromebookreviewlead01-1353982284.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">When we got our hands on Acer's initial C7 Chromebook, our chief gripe was its frankly disappointing 4-hour battery life. We now know that Acer had its ear to the ground after launch. It's rolling out a new trim level, the C710-2055, that mends the short runtime and beyond. The new edition carries a 6-cell battery that should give it six hours of battery life -- still not as good as the 6.5 hours of Samsung's ARM-based Chromebook, but it's at least in the ballpark. Performance should also get a useful kick in the pants now that Acer has doubled the RAM to 4GB. While the upgrades take the newly available C7's price slightly out of impulse purchase range, to $280, it's now a more viable option for those who need more grunt than ARM can currently deliver without venturing into Chromebook Pixel territory.</div><div class="open" dir="ltr" id="pr_box" style="text-align: left;"><div id="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div id="pr_text"><i><b>Acer C7 Chromebook Boosts e-Learning, Collaboration</b></i><br /><i>Editor's Summary:</i><br /><i>* Expanded line of C7 Chromebooks available for education customers<br /> * New model for U.S. provides up to six hours of battery life<br /> * Security for students; easy manageability for administrators<br /> * Ideal for schools with multiple users logging on as well as 1-to-1 initiatives<br /> * Mobility and multimedia for greater learning</i><br /><i>SAN JOSE, Calif., (March 12, 2013) – Acer America today debuts new Acer C7 Chromebook models for its commercial customers, especially schools looking for a way to enhance student learning with technology that is affordable and impactful.</i><br /><i>"Chromebooks are an ideal option for schools and districts that want to quickly implement a technology program that will significantly enhance student learning," said Gregg Prendergast, vice president, U.S. Commercial Sales, Acer America. "The Acer C7 Chromebook delivers the advanced capabilities that will help students excel in all areas of their education. In addition, the Acer C7 Chromebook is incredibly affordable as a stand-alone product, and even more affordable when schools consider the reduced total cost of ownership thanks to its manageability and security features."</i><br /><i>Students Kept Secure, IT Administrators Can Manage with Ease</i><br /><i>Teachers and parents will appreciate that the Acer C7 Chromebook is automatically updated, so their students have the latest software version and protection against online threats. The Chrome OS has security features built in to defend against malware and viruses to further ensure students' online safety. Also, the available web-based management console lets administrators set up and manage users, apps and policies across all Chromebooks in the network, reducing the need to travel to separate classrooms.</i><br /><i>In addition, the Acer C7 Chromebook is an excellent choice for schools considering a 1-to-1 computing initiative. IT administrators will be pleased with both the affordable price of the Chromebook as well as the reduced cost of maintenance and support. The robust features and capabilities in Google Apps for Education mean there is no additional required investment in expensive software. Students can also use Chrome Web Store Apps to find additional educational apps for enhanced learning.</i><br /><i>Collaborate and Safely Store Projects</i><br /><i>The Acer C7 line is ideal for schools planning to give multiple students access to the Chromebooks, either in their classrooms or on a mobile cart. Each student can log on with their unique account to access email, documents, website bookmarks and other projects. Chromebooks come with Google Drive, an online file storage service, so students and teachers can save and access their files safely online and won't need to back up manually. Teachers and students can also access files as well as create and edit Google Docs and use Gmail offline for greater flexibility.</i><br /><i>With Google Docs, it's easy to share and collaborate on school projects such as presentations and reports that incorporate input from several students. Students in middle school and high school can also see calendars set up by the teacher to track homework, assignments, and projects in various classes. The Acer C7 Chromebooks quickly connect to campus wireless networks with integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi, so they can be used in a dedicated classroom or on a mobile cart.</i><br /><i>Education Starts Quickly; Delivers Battery Life and Performance for All-Day Learning</i><br /><i>Students can take advantage of the many educational websites and Chrome apps available online for enhanced learning. Students will also be able to get right to work with the Acer C7; it boasts a less-than 18-second boot time and can almost instantly resume from sleep mode. Plus, using Chrome is easy and intuitive for students and teachers alike.</i><br /><i>The new Acer C710-2055 Chromebook for customers in the U.S. is powered by a 6-cell battery that delivers up to six hours of life for all-day student learning without having to recharge during school hours.(1) It is powered by an Intel Celeron 847 processor (2MB L3 cache, 1.10GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz) and 4GB of RAM to provide exceptional speed and responsiveness when running multiple apps and programs.</i><br /><i>Mobility and Multimedia Enhance Learning</i><br /><i>The Acer C7 weighs only 3.05 pounds, so it's portable enough to move between classrooms and even outside for projects in classes such as science and art. It measures only one inch thin, so it can easily be stored in a classroom, on a mobile cart, or can fit into a backpack for schools that allow a check-out program. The slim size incorporates a full-sized keyboard that is comfortable to use for web browsing, creating presentations and running educational apps.</i><br /><i>Multimedia can be incorporated into student learning with the Acer C7's integrated HD 1.3MP webcam. Video and photos can be captured and incorporated into presentations, websites and slideshows. Plus, the Acer C7 has three USB 2.0 ports, so it can be connected to a digital camera and other devices. It also has an HDMI port for sharing video and content to external displays for a presentation. Students can easily view websites, apps, video and more on the C7's 11.6-inch HD Widescreen CineCrystalTM LED-backlit LCD.</i><br /><i>Pricing, Availability and Warranty</i><br /><i>The new Acer C710-2055 is available now in the U.S. at retailers and from authorized Acer resellers for $279.99. Additional configurations are available in the Acer C7 Chromebook line.</i><br /><i>The new Acer C7 comes with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. All Acer Chromebooks are backed by toll-free service and support.(2)</i><br /><i>1.) Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries' maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.</i><br /><i>2.) Limited warranties and service agreements apply. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For a copy, write to Acer Customer Service, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503.</i></div></div></div>

Acer now selling C7 Chromebook with more battery life

  When we got our hands on Acer's initial C7 Chromebook, our chief gripe was its frankly disappointing 4-hour battery life. We now kno...

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جوجل تطلق الحاسب المحمول Chromebook Pixel بشاشة لمسية

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img alt="" class="news-section-img" height="328" id="article_img" src="http://images.alarabiya.net/f1/1c/436x328_81074_267688.jpg" title="" width="436 " /> </b></div><br /><b> أزاحت شركة "جوجل" الستار عن ضيف جديد في عائلة حواسيبها المحمولة "كروم بوك" حيث أعلنت عن الحاسب "كروم بوك بيكسل" (Chromebook Pixel)، والذي يمتاز عن بقية حواسب السلسلة بأنه مزود بشاشة لمسية عالية الدقة.</b><b><br />ويملك الحاسب المحمول "كروم بوك بيكسل" شاشة لمسية قياس 12.85 بوصة بدرجة وضوح 1700×2560 بيكسل، مدعومة بمعالج إنتل “Core i5″ بسرعة 1.8 جيجا هرتز، وسيعمل بنظام "كروم" الذي تطوره "جوجل".</b><b><br />ويتوافر في الحاسب المحمول الجديد منفذي USB 2.0 مع منفذ MiniDisplay، ومنفذ لبطاقة ذاكرة خارجية من نوع SD/MMC، بخلاف منفذ صوت.</b><b><br />ودعمت "جوجل" الحاسب كذلك بذاكرة داخلية 32 جيجابايت بالإضافة إلى ذاكرة عشوائية سعة 4 جيجابايت، فيما تتوافر نسخة تدعم معيار LTE الخاص بشبكات اتصالات الجيل الرابع تقدم بذاكرة داخلية سعة 64؛ وتدعم النسختين الاتصال بشبكات الإنترنت اللاسلكية "واي فاي".</b><b><br />وستتكلف النسخة 32 جيجابايت بدعم "الواي فاي" فقط مبلغ 1.299 دولار أمريكي، فيما ستتوفر النسخة الثانية ذات السعة 64 جيجابايت ودعم معيار LTE في إبريل مقابل مبلغ 1.449 دولار.</b><b><br />وتعرض "جوجل" 1 تيرابايت مجانية من السعة التخزينية السحابية على خدمة "جوجل درايف" لكل مشتر للحاسب المحمول الجديد، فيما ستعرض 100 ميجابايت مجانية من تدفق البيانات لأي مشتر للحاسب ذو السعة 64 جيجابايت والداعم لمعيار الاتصالات LTE.</b><b><br />ويعد هذا الحاسب هو الأغلى على الإطلاق في سلسلة "كروم بوك" خاصة أن الحواسب السابقة التي اعتمدت الشركة الأمريكية في تصنيعها على مصنع خارجي سواء سامسونغ أو آسوس كانت ذات ثمن منخفض، فيما قامت "جوجل" بتصنيع الحاسب "كروم بوك بيكسل" بنفسها.</b><b><br />يذكر أن الحاسب سيتوافر عبر متجر "جوجل بلاي" لكل من أمريكا وبريطانيا، فيما لم توضح "جوجل" متى سيتم طرح الحاسب في بقية أسواق العالم.</b><br /></div>

جوجل تطلق الحاسب المحمول Chromebook Pixel بشاشة لمسية

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Chromebook Pixel allows for custom bootloaders, is Linux-friendly

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Chromebook Pixel allows for custom bootloaders, is Linux friendly" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/linux-pixel-chromebook.jpg" /></div>WiFi-only flavors of the Chromebook Pixel have only just started shipping, but if you're already itching to install Linux on one of them, you're in luck. Not only have kernel patches been submitted for the hardware, but Google's Bill Richardson has now laid out exactly how to load up the devices with Linux Mint. Richardson says that part of the Chrome OS BIOS is read-only, so changes to it are generally exclusive to new hardware. Pixel, for example, has been tuned to support user-provided custom bootloaders thanks to an unverified BIOS slot. Unfortunately, Mint doesn't support the laptop's touchscreen and trackpad because it leverages the stock kernel. Adventurous types looking to boot a Tux-powered OS on a Pixel can hit the neighboring source link for step-by-step instructions.<br /> </div></div>

Chromebook Pixel allows for custom bootloaders, is Linux-friendly

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HP web store leaks 14-inch Chromebook Pavilion, to be unveiled on February 17

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="HP crafting 14inch Chromebook Pavilion, to be unveiled on February 17" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/hppavilion620x340cbook2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hewlett-Packard didn't have the best 2012, but that's not stopping the US company from getting on the Chromebook bandwagon. The HP Chromebook Pavilion was spotted by <em>Slashgear</em> on HP's own web store, despite the additional information section noting a February 17 "ad embargo" on the information. The little 14-inch Chromebook runs Google's eponymous OS with an Intel Celeron 847 CPU clocked at 1.1GHz, an Intel HD GPU, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM (expandable up to 4GB), and 16GB of SSD storage space, put to use on the 14-inch HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768 resolution). A trio of old-school USB 2.0 slots an HDMI out, and an ethernet jack make up the lion's share of ports, while an SD card slot adds expandable storage options. The 2.55Ah lithium-ion battery included will last up to (approximately) four hours and 15 minutes, though we'd like to put that to the test ourselves before trusting the specs sheet. Of course, it looks like it won't be too long before we hear more and get our hands on the device, given that Feb. 17th date.</div></div>

HP web store leaks 14-inch Chromebook Pavilion, to be unveiled on February 17

Hewlett-Packard didn't have the best 2012, but that's not stopping the US company from gettin...

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