Amidst the announcements and interviews, Google’s VP for product management Sundar Pichai made some points that relates to netbooks and the implementation of the Chrome OS once it is available to consumers.

One main point made by Pichai was something about current netbook users will not be able to download Chrome OS on their existing netboks. Google will specify the requirements of the netbook that will run Chrome OS and users will need to buy it.

Pichai also said that Chrome OS netbooks will run on both X86 and ARM chips. And these netbooks will be most likely available same time as today next year.  Google will require netbook makers to deliver slightly larger netbooks than what are currently available.  Perhaps even with full-sized keyboards and bigger touch pads.

What Pichai didn’t mention or  even hinted is whether there will be a Google co-branded netbooks like what they did we the Android phone.

So, there you go. It’s still a long time to go before we see the first netbook running on the Chrome OS.

via CNET News

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Old Netbooks Won’t Be Able to Run Chrome OS

The Haleron Ocean OS is now available for download here and can be installed on regular laptops and dekstop PCs as well as netbooks. The netbook version is a 420MB download so get your USB cleaned up.

The thing is, installing it on a netbook may require a little more patience and perseverance. If you haven’t installed any OS yet on your netbook before, you may skip this one or have to courage to install it anyway. To help you on your quest, follow the instructions for formating a USB stick here. Then grab the OS and good luck.

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New Linux-Based Netbook OS from Haleron

So if  you currently have a Hackintosh netbook as you read this post, better not upgrade to the latest Snow Leopard anymore and enjoy your netbook while it last. Or perhaps you might want to wait for the latest build. Who knows, Apple might forget about disabling this feature.

You’re best to having a Hackintosh netbook then is to get those 12-inch laptops that don’t run on Intel Atom anymore. Or bettery yet, why don’t you get a MacBook instead?

via TechRadar

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It’s Official, No More Hackintosh Netbook

The Moblin project steering committee has just release Moblin v2.1 geared specifically for netbooks and nettops running Intel Atom processors. Moblin v2.1 is a result of broadest feature additions, improvement requested by customers and overall polish of the OS to date.

Among the many features of Moblin 2.1, most noteworthy include enhanced browser functionality and plug-in support, enhancements on UI, 3G data connections, Bluetooth device management, input method support for localized languages, integrated application installer for Mobline Garage, stability of performance and additional help and documentation modules.

And here’s how Moblin explains what these new features are:

• Internet Browser. After much work, we are including a new internet browser application that far exceeds our previous browser performance and adds full support for features such as plug-in support and add-ons. Many thanks to Moblin users and the developer community for their feedback and contributions.
• 3G Data Support. Support for 3G data connections using the Ericsson* MBM 3G modems. Support for additional 3G modems is planned for future releases.
• Application Installer Integration. The Moblin Application Installer is integrated and provides a logically categorized list of applications that you can choose to install. The selection of applications that appears within the Moblin Application Installer comes from the Moblin Garage.
• Clutter 1.0. With this new version of Moblin, we are releasing Clutter 1.0, the Moblin animation framework.
• Bluetooth* Device Support. Bluetooth* device discovery and pairing now supported via a new panel in the toolbar, which supports Bluetooth* audio devices, input devices (keyboards, mice), OBEX file transfer, and using a Bluetooth* phone as a 3G modem.
• Connection Manager. Connection Manager (ConnMan) has significant modifications particularly in the areas of performance and reliability. The new version of ConnMan now supports Ethernet, WiFi, WiMAX, and 3G.
• Nettop Support. UI scaling is provided for a wide range of nettop resolutions, including the ability to show more information in the Myzone panel based on the available screen space.
• Improvements to Instant Messaging. Improvements have been included for Instant Messaging account setup, integration within the connection manager, and support for transparent connection to your friends on your local network.
• Input Method Support. Input method support is now included across the system.
• Localization. Moblin is currently localized in the following languages (English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional). We also have a community translation project where Moblin is translated to additional languages by the community.

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Moblin 2.1 Gives Netbooks, Nettops More Features

VIA Nano 3000 processors will support flawless playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD videos without consuming too much power, hence providing longer battery life.

Available clock speeds for VIA Nano 3000 processors will be from 1.0GHz to 2.0GHz. It uses the NanoBGA2 package which makes the processor components pin-to-pin compatbile with VIA Nano 1000 series and other VIA processors. This allows easy upgrade of existing machines running on other versions of VIA processors to the upcoming VIA Nano 3000 series CPUs.

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VIA Intros New Nano 3000 Series Processors, Possibly to Compete with Atom

Pictured above is Quake III running at an average of about 35 FPS on an external monitor while connected to an MSI Wind U115–running Linux! Moblin Linux, that is. Intel’s Atom Z530 processor and GMA 500 graphics work in tandem for this one, and it’s pretty good work indeed. The same netbook was also demoed with other mobile devices playing HD video rather competently. To see the netbook in fragging action, continue reading for a video after the break.

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Netbook with Moblin Linux, GMA500 graphics run Quake III and HD video easy

Canonical chairman, Mark Shuttleworth said that he is looking forward to another head-to-head battle with Microsoft especially in the netbook department. If you have been following the development of netbooks, you’d remember that the Linux OS was first used in earlier netbooks. But this was completely overshadowed by Microsoft when it starts offering Windows XP to netbook manufacturers. In a way, Microsoft’s entry to the netbook market paved the way for its popularity.

Although he admitted the fact that Windows 7 is a credible release, Shuttleworth however calls Windows 7 as still proprietary and expensive. Windows 7 Starter Edition which is suited for netbooks are both pricey and restrictive of what it would allow users to do, said Shuttleworth.

Ubuntu 9.10 on the other hand promises to support all 25 different netbooks and will offer them with an OS that has simpler interface, faster booth and log-in time, better audio framework and improved 3G connectivity.

via PC World

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Ubuntu 9.10 Prepares for Battle vs Windows 7

Come March 10, the new Intel Atom N470 which is based on the Pine Trail-M two chip platform will now support 2GB capacity RAM.  The  N270 has a clock speed of 1.83 GHz, enough to be fully supported by the 3GB RAM.

Currently, netbooks are either sporting the Intel Atom N270 and N280 with clock speed of 1.6GHz.  A new processor the N450 is scheduled to be released in January 2010. But netbooks with this CPU would still have 1GB of RAM.

Other possible details of new netbooks to come up once the Intel Atom N470 is available include – Moblin Linux OS, storage guidance up to 20 to 32GB SSD drive or 160GB mechanical hard drive. Screen sizes of future netbooks will vary from 7-10.2-inch. The only let down would have to be their battery life which is expected to go down to a mere 4-cell or less.

Price wise, these new netbooks could go from $299 to $349.

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Netbooks To Have 2GB of RAM in 2010

The netbooks show in the video are the Ferrari Acer One, HP DM1, the EeePC 1008HA, the Gigabyte M1022 and T1028, the special HP Mini Edition 110 Tord Boontje. Some nettops were also shown running Windows 7 including – the Acer AspireRevo, EeeBox EB150 as well as other less known machines.

via Netbook News IT

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Video: A Plethora of Netbooks Running Windows 7

It didn’t take Microsoft that long to put up the Windows 7 USB installer for netbooks who wants to upgrade their netbook’s OS.  The Microsoft online store now has all the procedures you would need to successfully install the OS to your netbooks. Granting of course that your netbook has the required system specs to run the OS.

There are some basic tips and hints that will help you decide whether you should upgrade and which edition of the Windows 7 OS you should be upgrading to. Right now, you can actually choose to get the Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate versions. If you’re looking for the netbook edition, well you’re in bad luck since Microsoft may have forgotten to include it just yet.

If you’re brave enough to do it, you can go directly to the Windows 7 download page below:

Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

via TechRadar

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Windows 7 USB Installer for Netbooks Available Now