Samsung and Google Launch "Chromebook" Netbook

Samsung and Google have teamed up to produce the Series 5 "Chromebook". The 12.1-inch notebook computer weighs 3.3 lbs and measures just 0.79 inches thin. Samsung calls it a Chromebook since it runs Google's Chrome Operating System. Samsung says the notebook is good for 8.5 hours of battery life, or five hours watching video.

Notable features of the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook include a 16:10 aspect ratio display with 300 nits of brightness and an anti-glare coating, a full-size keyboard, oversized touchpad, a startup time of less than 10 seconds, an HD webcam, two USB ports, and an Intel dual-core processor (model unspecified). The battery in the notebook is rated for a lifespan up to 1,000 cycles, or three times longer than conventional batteries. The notebook will be available with built-in Verizon 3G mobile broadband access. 

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook will be available on June 15, 2011 from Amazon.com and BestBuy.com. The WiFi + 3G model will retail for $499.99 and the Wi-Fi only model $429.99.