Google Chromebooks: Hardware specs, the business case, and first-look photos

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Best of TechRepublic Google Chromebooks: Hardware specs, the business case, and first-look photos   At Google I/O 2011, the company unveiled the first two commercially available Chromebooks and its Chromebooks for Business program. What does Google's new class of personal computer have to offer, and is IT ready? Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook Find out why the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks are thin-client netbooks, not ultra-portable notebook replacements. Read the blog >> While IT pros scoff, Google Chromebooks will likely seduce businesses Google's Chromebook for Business program could entice a lot of organizations to consider ditching Windows for Chrome OS. Learn why and see how it could save big money. Read the blog >> -- Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic Head Technology Editor Latest from the blogs   Apple, Google, Adobe sued for allegedly fixing salaries In an attempt to stave off multi-million dollar bidding wars, several high-tech companies entered into agreements that the Department of Justice now says violated anti-trust laws. Read the blog >> Does the Skype acquisition signal a new risk-taking market-making Microsoft? Whether the Skype deal ultimately ends up being a coup for Microsoft depends in large part on what the company does with the technology. Read the blog >> 10 toxic character types you'll meet on the job You know that obnoxious, manipulative, picked-last kid you used to play with? He's all grown up and making life miserable for his boss and co-workers now. Read the blog >> Create a Windows password reset disk on a USB flash drive Bill Detwiler shows you how to create a Windows password reset disk using a USB flash drive instead of an optical disc or floppy. Read the blog >> Gather VMware environment information with RVTools IT pro Rick Vanover recommends admins check out RVTools, a free and quick way to navigate the vSphere environment. Read the blog >> Chromebook photos   Samsung Series 5 Chromebook unveiled Samsung shows off a first-of-its-kind Chromebook in at Google's I/O developers conference San Francisco. View the gallery >> Acer Chromebook Acer's Chrome OS ultraportable has a small profile and a dual-core Atom processor. View the gallery >> Samsung Series 5 Chromebook Samsung's first-to-market Chrome OS laptop is super-thin, quick-starting, and has optional 3G. View the gallery >> TechRepublic Mobile   Real world IT solutions in your pocket TechRepublic brings you the best insight from IT pros and peer-to-peer advice from the largest IT community on the Web. Get real world IT solutions right in your pocket - with TechRepublic's Free Mobile app! iPhone/iPad Download >> Android Download >> Subscribe to TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT tips and career advice via our newsletters! Simply click the newsletter titles you want from the list below to be automatically subscribed. Five Tips Get a concise roundup of solutions and techniques that will make your IT job go more smoothly. >> View the most recent edition TR Dojo Get best practices, advanced tips, and real-world advice for leaders in IT management, network administration, and help desk. >> View the most recent edition Smartphones Learn how to deploy and manage smartphones in your enterprise, and see reviews and photos when new smartphones are released. >> View the most recent edition Photo Galleries See the latest TechRepublic photo galleries about news, products, tech in action, and off-topic stories. >> View the most recent edition Follow TechRepublic and its editors on Twitter and Facebook     Bill Detwiler   Jason Hiner   Sonja Thompson   Mark Kaelin   Jody Gilbert   Selena Frye

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