Dell Takes a Look at Google Chrome OS for Laptops

With Google gearing up to launch Chrome OS, a big hardware partner is reportedly taking a look: Dell. According to Reuters, the computer manufacturer is currently talking to Google about including its new operating system on laptops, though no specific devices are yet to be announced.

Dell and Google have already teamed up on a number of devices, so Chrome OS laptops wouldn’t be a huge stretch. Earlier this year, Dell brought its first smartphone to the U.S. –- the Aero –- which runs on Android. The Android-based Dell Streak tablet is also expected to debut next month.


Having Dell on board at launch would clearly be a big win for Google, though, things have shifted significantly in the computing space since Chrome OS was first announced about a year ago. For one, the market appears to be shifting toward tablets –- a market Google also plans to play a big role in. Second, Android is surging in popularity, leading some to wonder if Chrome OS is even really necessary.

Nonetheless, I’ll soon have a better idea of what Google’s planning to do in this space –- recent reports indicate Chrome OS will debut this fall.

Source [Mashable]

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