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Monday, March 26, 2012

Google Chrome OS - CNET

yesterday's show, but I'd be a dummy not to ask two of our laptop editors about it while I have a chance.

At Tuesday's Chrome OS launch event, Google unveiled the Cr-48 Chrome Netbook that has a 12.1-inch display, a full-size keyboard, embedded 3G access and 802.11n Wi-Fi, an SSD, and a battery rated to eight hours of continuous use, and more than eight days of standby time.

The laptop won't be available to purchase until the final one rolls out at the end of next year, but Google's Chrome pilot program gives anyone the chance to be a beta tester for the hardware and software.

To apply, start by filling out this form, but hurry because quantities are limited and some lucky geeks already received theirs today!

Speaking of laptops, Dan brings in the Dell Inspiron Duo for show and tell. The creative design marries the traditional folding clamshell laptop computer with a hinge in the middle of the lid that flips the screen 180 degrees, transforming the device into a tablet PC.

You can also purchase an optional speaker dock for higher-quality media playback, and we like that there's a built-in Web cam for video chats, but it's built into part of the screen bezel so it disappears when the display is flipped into tablet mode- doh!

A good portion of the show is also dedicated to a prototype of a new prosthetic arm shaped like a tentacle, but you'll have to tune in to get the full story.

Thanks again to Scott and Dan for coming in this morning, and send your best wishes to Jeff for a quick recovery! Seriously, the show can't go on without at least 2/3 hosts!

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Google unveils Chrome Web store, laptop (live blog)

Editor's note: This live event has concluded. You can read a summary of what was announced today in our story here. To see the complete live blog, with updates from CNET's Erica Ogg, Rafe Needleman, and Seth Rosenblatt, along with some questions and commentary from readers, you can replay it in the Cover It Live module at the bottom of this page.

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Report: Google moving away from Windows

Google has seen enough of Microsoft's Windows operating system, suspending internal use of the OS amid security concerns related to the attack on its network late last year, according to a report.

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