Google May Be Readying New 'Chromebook X' (theverge.com) 10
Google could be about to launch a new branding initiative for Chromebooks dubbed "Chromebook X," according to a new report from 9to5Google. From a report: The publication has pulled together several code commits referencing the new name, which suggests that the branding could be used for laptops that meet certain spec requirements and allow them to offer exclusive features. One source tells 9to5Google that the first Chromebook X laptops could launch before the end of the year.
Although the ChromeOS operating system is best known for running on affordable laptops used in places like schools, over the years, it's picked up some higher-end features like support for productivity apps like LumaFusion and the ability to run Linux programs. 9to5Google speculates that the Chromebook X branding could be Google's way of helping buyers distinguish between a baseline laptop that's best suited to basic web browsing and office work and a device with a bit more oomph, like HP's recent Dragonfly Pro Chromebook.
Although the ChromeOS operating system is best known for running on affordable laptops used in places like schools, over the years, it's picked up some higher-end features like support for productivity apps like LumaFusion and the ability to run Linux programs. 9to5Google speculates that the Chromebook X branding could be Google's way of helping buyers distinguish between a baseline laptop that's best suited to basic web browsing and office work and a device with a bit more oomph, like HP's recent Dragonfly Pro Chromebook.
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Yup, it's even based on the same article from 9to5Google. Maybe they should post it again with a different summary and go for the three-peat?
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Congrats, you are now qualified to be a Slashdot editor.
Fucking dupe, you dufus (Score:3)
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longer support cycles (Score:1)
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ChromeOS on a business-class device is nice (Score:4, Interesting)
I've used ChromeOS on a business laptop for several years now. The flexibility is impressive. I find myself using pretty much the full suite of app platforms: web sites, web extensions, PWAs, native apps, Linux, Android. If I needed to, I could also install Windows.
Even on a moderately capable machine (i5+ CPU, 8MB+ RAM, and 2K+ monitor) ChromeOS is fast and responsive. The automatic updates make it virtually maintenance-free. I haven't noticed any degradation over time in responsiveness which I often found under Windows (and, surprisingly, under FireOS as well.)
One thing I have learned is that the 2-in-1 form factor is an absolute must for me. Some apps require tablet mode, such as sheet music viewers. Other apps are just much more useful without a honking big keyboard in the way. Some of the recent new designs that sport even more display real estate would be very appealing. Making a keyboard essentially something that can be moved out of the way as needed is very useful.
I haven't felt any restrictions in not being able to have admin access to the underlying OS. There just isn't as much need to fiddle at that level any more, they've pretty much patched up all the glitches that used to make that necessary.