Google has announced addition of new low cost Chrome OS based devices to its product portfolio. The new Chrome OS based devices include Haier Chromebook
Google is unveiling its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at $149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft's Windows franchise and gaining an even stronger hold in school and overseas markets.
Google began working with various PC manufacturers to design the lightweight laptops in 2011. The newest versions are made by Hisense and Haier. Hisense's Chromebook can be ordered beginning Tuesday at Walmart.com and Haier's version can be bought at Amazon.com.
Their arrival coincides with Microsoft's rollout of a lower-priced Surface tablet in a bid to expand its market share.
Unlike most computers, Chromebooks don't have a hard drive. Instead, they function as terminals dependent on an internet connection to get most work done. Despite those limitations, Chromebooks have been steadily gaining in popularity, particularly in schools.
Key Features of Haier Chromebook 11
- 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 pixel resolution) display
- Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 quad-core processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB storage
- Battery Life: 10 hours (Haier Chromebook),
- Haier Chromebook is claimed to offer up to 10 hours of battery life while Hisense variant offers up to 8.5 hours of battery life.
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