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Chrome OS

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Overview

Chrome OS is an operating system built for use of web applications where data is stored in the cloud. This is in contrast to traditional computers (usually running Windows or OS X) that store applications and data on your hard drive.

Architecture

Chrome OS employs the Google Chrome web browser and shortcuts to web applications (usually those of Google's) in place of desktop programs. All of this runs on top of a GNU/Linux, specifically Gentoo, core. It is built to create minimal overhead and allow web applications to be the center of the user experience.

Hardware

Chromebooks are devices with (usually) low-end hardware, due to the lightweight nature of Chrome OS. They also contain small storage devices to encourage users to use cloud-based services.

Avoid models with an Exynos CPU if you plan to run a GNU/Linux distribution.

Model Name ' CPU ' GPU ' RAM ' Battery life ' Screen ' Storage ' Price (USD)
Chromebook 11 Exynos 5250 Mali-T604 2GB 6 hours 11.6", 1366x768 16GB SSD 279
Acer C720 Celeron 2955U Intel HD 2GB 8.5 hours 11.6" 1366x768 16/32GB SSD 199/249
Acer C720P Celeron 2955U Intel HD 2GB 7.5 hours ^ but with touch 32GB SSD 299
Chromebook 14 Celeron 2955U Intel HD 2GB 9.5 hours 14" 1366x768 16GB SSD 299
Samsung Chrmbk Exynos 5250 Mali-T604 2GB 6 hours 11.6", 1366x768 16GB SSD 249
Acer C710 Celeron 847 Intel HD 2GB 3 hours 11.6", 1366x768 16GB SSD 199
Pavillion Chrmbk Celeron 847 Intel HD 2GB 4.25 hr 14" 1366x768 16GB SSD 329
Chrmbk Pixel i5-3427u HD 4000 4GB 4 hours 12.85 2560x1700 32/64GB SSD 1299/1449