Both Acer and Samsung are supporting Google with its cloud-based laptop project – the Google Chromebooks. The two manufacturers are set to launch by June 15 their respective versions of the Chromebooks. Acer will have an 11.6-inch machine while Samsung will release the 12.6-inch model. Both Chromebooks will be available from Amazon and Best Buy on June 15 in the U.S. Details of released in other countries are yet to be announced. Consumer prices of both machines will be around $345.
As for the specific technical features of these two Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook will sport an 11.6-inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit LCD display, 6-hours battery life, Intel Atom Dual-Core CPU, Wi-Fi and 3G module, HD webcam, HD audio, 2 USB ports, 4-in-1 memory card slot, HDMI port, full-sized keyboard and trackpad. Said Chromebook will weigh around 2.95 lbs/1.34kg.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Chromebook will have bigger 12.1-inch 300 nit display in 1280×800 pixels resolution. It will be a bit heavier at 3.26 lbs / 1.48kgs and will have a battery life of up to 8.5 hours. Other specs are the same as the Acer Chromebook.
So, if you are getting any of these netbooks, which would you prefer, the Acer or Samsung Chromebook?
via Google Chromebook
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Specs and Features of the Samsung, Acer Chromebooks
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