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JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

Google-powered laptops to go on sale in 7 countries June 15

Technology May. 14, 2011 - 06:23AM JST ( 13 )

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theproMay. 14, 2011 - 08:11AM JST

No thanks
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sf2kMay. 14, 2011 - 08:34AM JST

They believed that Windows’ drawbacks were discouraging people from spending even more time online, where they could click on ads sold by Google.

sorry, I have a life
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gogogoMay. 14, 2011 - 08:54AM JST

Released in Japan when?
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asianTouristMay. 14, 2011 - 09:45AM JST

Now it is a showtime for Google to approach both Microsoft and Apple.
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fondofjMay. 14, 2011 - 11:56AM JST

To address the perceived problem, Google announced its plans in July 2009 for a Chrome-based operating system that would enable computers to turn on in a matter of seconds and encourage more web surfing.

I'm a Windows user and my usage of PC is 100% online. If they provide free online storage for keeping files(not only documents) as easy as file system using PCs then one can consider this Chromebook. Other than this, people will hardly motivated.
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keika1628May. 14, 2011 - 05:17PM JST

Microsoft for spreadsheets , Apple for Graphics , Google for adverts , it's all good , remember when we all had to carry around big bulky phones with the antenna sticking out of the back pack .
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asianTouristMay. 15, 2011 - 12:17AM JST

Google would have not become too-be-to-failure like it has been today, without American investment and consultant firms. They have desired to pump Google's stock values as high as possible by different manipulation methods. That is a fundamental mechanism of the free market elements. From the current investment and product development strategies, Google empire will soon overpass even to Wal-Mart retailer in sales revenues and the global network. Apple has created i-concept to drive global customers crazy into buying any new released models because Steve Jobs has learned some psycho impacts on "early birds" and "upscale consumers". I have owned some iPhone, iPad, iPod, and iBook, everyone looks at me and say - you look cool. Microsoft has created its Window OS versions to desire the largest shares in the global software market, but it has changed such vision by extending over other sectors to compete with Google, Apple. Now, we can see Google has formulated its global hegemony from free concepts to loyalty payments. It has understood the concept of No free lunch. That means - I feed you free now, but when you get addicted to my meals, you need to pay. It is a simple vision. But Google has dominated or mastered over other American giants.
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VirtuosoMay. 15, 2011 - 11:56AM JST

Until the electric power generation situation can be stabilized, a stand-alone laptop with reasonably long battery life will be essential for working in Tokyo this summer. Any device that is dependent on any external functions, be it software, OS or even electric power, cannot be relied upon. Likewise for data security. I'm not really convinced that Google's solutions have much to offer in terms of performance or cost of operation. Computer prices have come down enough that Windows or Mac OS machines are affordable.
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IvanCoughalotMay. 15, 2011 - 10:28PM JST

I wonder if Japan will be as hot on releasing this as they are most other goods from overseas? If so, I look forward to seeing a squeaking tarento pretending they know what this is in about five years' time.
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JeffLeeMay. 16, 2011 - 01:29PM JST

So wherever you go (the subway, the rural areas, etc) you need to have an internet connection just to get it working? I really can't see that working in Japan, where public wifi hotspots are so lacking.
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buggerlugsMay. 16, 2011 - 04:20PM JST

It won't be released in japan for a while. The local "state of the art" "cutting edge" electronics companies have already been embarrassed enough by samsung galaxy range and apple range.
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anglootakuMay. 16, 2011 - 07:07PM JST

Crap
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ka_chanMay. 17, 2011 - 03:11PM JST

How is it a deal if you pay $20 at month for 3 years or $720 for a $350 laptop even it is replace at the end of that time?