“Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks" and "most of the user experience takes place on the web." That is, it's "Google Chrome running within a new windowing system on top of a Linux kernel" with the web as the platform. It runs on x86 processors (like your standard Core 2 Duo) and ARM processors (like inside every mobile smartphone). Underneath lies security architecture that's completely redesigned to be virus-resistant and easy to update.”

ProsCons Fast, LightweightOnly runs with computer that’s designated as a “Chrome Device” Lots of potential memory (no hard drives) No hard drives As of now, it’s open source (developers have access to the code and can work on it) Only works for netbooks

T-Mobile G1 T-Mobile My Touch 3G Sprint HTC Hero Spring Samsung Moment And several more, leading up to the more heralded… Verizon Motorola Droid HTC Nexus One (no set carrier)

“It’s going to get even more unmanageable in three or four years,” he added. “Trust me, we can connect devices to your shoes, your watch, all the things you want to do with your internet … When you get all that information in one place, you have this powerful network, ‘cloud computing’ and the mobile device, [and] magic ensues. And that is, fundamentally, the future of technology.”