Chrome OS (info, thoughts and reviews)

Google Chrome OS is a project by Google Inc. to develop a lightweight computer operating system devoted to using the World Wide Web. Announced on July 7, 2009, the operating system will be based on Google's Chrome web browser and is set to be released during the second half of 2010. Chrome OS will run on systems with either x86 or ARM processors, and designed for Netbooks. Google has stated that the Google Chrome OS project will be open source by the end of 2009, and that it will use "a new windowing system".

Palm Pre

This is a fascinating phone especially due to fact O/S is linux based meaning this phone is designed to operation and we web aware. As those users of Linux know it is a very webcentric operating system.

Tech Review: Dell Mini 12

Mini Laptops are the new trend - light and portable. These laptops also have the option to be loaded with Ubuntu Linux which is a popular option and a stable operating system.

Dell Mini 12

Processors
Intel®  AtomTM  Z520 Processor (1.33GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) Intel®  AtomTM  Z530 Processor (1.60GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista®  Home Basic Ubuntu Linux version 8.04.1
Memory
1GB3 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
Chipset
Intel®  US15W chipset
Graphics
Intel®  Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 500
LCD Display
Glossy 12.1 inch WXGA display (1280X800)
Audio and Speakers
One external speaker
Hard Drives
Up to 80GB4 4200RPM Hard Drive.
Optical Drives
None
Ports
USB 2.0 (3) Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45) 15-pin VGA video connector Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 mic-in) 3-in-1 Media Card Reader AC adapter connector
Power
3-cell 24WHr Li-Ion Battery 6 cell 48 WHr Li-Ion Battery
Camera
Standard 1.3MP webcam
Wireless
Wi-Fi: 802.11g mini-card Bluetooth: Bluetooth®  Internal (2.0) mini-card
Ports, Slots, Chassis
Externally Accessible (3) USB 2.0 Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45) 15-pin VGA video connector Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in) 3-in-1 Media Card Reader AC adapter connector Dimensions & Weight Width: 11.77" (299mm) Height: 0.92" (23.31mm) front / 1.09" (27.61mm) back Depth: 9.02" (229mm) Weight: Starting weight of 2.72 lbs. (1.236 kg)1(12.1" display, 3 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
Regulatory Model: PP40S Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page Dell and the Environment