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Eric Schmidt Says Chrome OS is for Keyboards Andorid is for Touch

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In a repeat of a repeat attempting to salvage what many think is probably already one innovation too late, Eric Schmidt is trying to clarify how Google’s Chrome OS fits into the grand scheme of things in today’s mobile tech world. Simply put he’s repeating statements made earlier that Google’s Chrome OS is for devices with keyboards and Android is for touch devices. Guess that puts that rumor about a Google Chrome Tablet debuting on Black Friday to rest. Although Schmidt hedged his statements a bit by saying that since the Chrome OS is open source anything can happen.

OK, that’s great. We knew that. And we also can guess that there will probably be some morphing of that along the way blurring whatever current dividing line suits the spin of the moment. But that’s down the road.

What’s more intriguing, in my view, is how Chrome OS will initially gain traction in today’s marketplace. I certainly can see the parallel tracks in a large market with many needs, but it will be interesting to see if Google can make enough of a push to give Chrome OS any reach beyond the geek sector. I’m not saying it can’t happen, but I don’t see a clear path that warrants the investment that obviously has already been dropped by Google. Does it come installed on $100 or cheaper Netbooks? Is that the catch? What are your thoughts?

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3 Comments

  1. JR Johnstone

    11/16/2010 at 5:10 pm

    If chrome OS is designed to be simple and get users on the web, it can open up a new market to the older population. Many seniors want to know how to navigate the internet, but don’t want to to learn the complexities of a Windows OS or Mac OS.

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