Introducing The Chromebox
Celebrating the first year anniversary of the Chrome Operating System, Google decided to raise the stakes they have released two computer systems along with Samsung, Chromebook series 5 550 and Chromebox 3. The first is an improved version of the Chrome OS laptop and Chromebox is a small desktop that requires a separate keyboard and mouse. Google has also given their operating system an overhaul, putting a new emphasis on applications.
The new Chrome OS computers are designed for speed. Series 5 550 has an Intel Core processor, 2.5 times faster than the previous version's Intel Atom chips. Chromebox is a small computer, much like the Mac Mini. It is 3.5 times faster than last year's Chromebook and has six USB ports. Both computers have a good capacity for accelerated graphics, which helps makes them faster. This makes them decent computers for running PC games.
Both of Google's new computers will be using the Chrome R19 operating system, which offers a more traditional, Windows-like user interface. It uses more windows and has a space so that the computer user can customize their desktop, although the focus is still very much on apps. It will also be integrated with the cloud storage system, Google Drive, an contents will be synched with ease so that the computer user can access files in the cloud from different devices.
A beta version of Chrome Remote Desktop will also be released, which will allow computer users to gain access to their computers from any place in the world where they have installed Chrome. One year ago, Google, Samsung, and Acer launched the first Chrome OS computer system to improve computer users' experiences, but it did not sell well. With these new models, they plan to raise the stakes after June there will be Chrome zones, Google spaces in important retail stores such as Best Buy. There, computer users will be able to try out their operating system at their leisure. However, Chrome is still targeting the business world, hoping to place their new computers in call centers and office environments.
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