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Googles Chromebook Pixel, for what’s next
« on: February 22, 2013, 07:42:30 AM »
chrome.blogspot.- 21 Feb 2013

The Chromebook Pixel, for what’s next

So what’s next? Today we’re excited to announce our newest laptop—the Chromebook Pixel—which brings together the best in hardware, software and design to inspire the next generation of Chromebooks. With the Pixel, we set out to rethink all elements of a computer in order to design the best laptop possible, especially for power users who have fully embraced the cloud. The philosophy of Chrome has always been to minimize the “chrome” of the browser. In much the same way, the goal of the Pixel is to make the pixels disappear, giving people the best web experience.Let’s start with the screen.

This Chromebook has the highest pixel density (239 pixels per inch) of any laptop screen on the market today. Packed with 4.3 million pixels, the display offers sharp text, vivid colors and extra-wide viewing angles. With a screen this rich and engaging, you want to reach out and touch it—so we added touch for a more immersive experience. Touch makes it simple and intuitive to do things like organize tabs, swipe through apps and edit photos with the tip of your finger.

The Pixel has been engineered with the highest quality components to ensure it’s comfortable to use all day long and meets the needs of demanding power users. The body of the Pixel is made from an anodized aluminum alloy to create a smooth and durable surface; vents are hidden, screws are invisible and the stereo speakers are seamlessly tucked away beneath the backlit keyboard. The touchpad is made from etched glass, analyzed and honed using a laser microscope to ensure precise navigation. The Pixel also has powerful, full-range speakers for crisp sound, a 720p webcam for clear video, and a total of three microphones designed to cancel out surrounding noise.

http://chrome.blogspot.nl/2013/02/the-chromebook-pixel-for-whats-next.html

https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromebook-pixel/

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Chromebook Pixel hands-on  (Done by Endgadget)

First impressions? Very solid, and possibly the finest Chromebook yet -- but at $1,299 for WiFi and $1,449 for LTE, it had better be

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/chromebook-pixel-hands-on/

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Edit: From Google Play

Google Chromebook Pixel (WiFi) £1,049.00  - Ships in less than one week.

Google Chromebook Pixel (LTE) This device is not for sale at this time.


This device is not for sale at this time.
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Re: Googles Chromebook Pixel, for what’s next
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 02:57:13 PM »
And now, the Chromebook Pixel can boot Linux.

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There are plenty of reasons to not want to spend $1450 on the Chromebook Pixel, but most of them are an extension of the fact that Chrome OS hasn’t grown up enough to replace a traditional OS. Fortunately, Google’s new BIOS makes it easier to work around the native operating system than any Chrome OS hardware before it.


http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/chromebook-pixel-can-boot-into-ubuntu-mint-20130226/

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