Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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03-06-2013, 11:42 AM
nube_android

Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

I think a Chrome OS tablet with no UI overlays or crapware will succeed, who agrees? (Or who wants one, and why)
03-06-2013, 11:47 AM
Verttex

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

Isn't that called an android tablet?

Kidding aside, this probably won't work. What is the point of having a desktop interface on a tablet if there is no mouse and keyboard. Chrome OS is meant to be used with a mouse, not a finger.
03-06-2013, 11:55 AM
Ry

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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Isn't that called an android tablet?

Kidding aside, this probably won't work. What is the point of having a desktop interface on a tablet if there is no mouse and keyboard. Chrome OS is meant to be used with a mouse, not a finger.

..then why does the Chromebook Pixel have a touch screen? ;)
03-06-2013, 12:02 PM
nube_android

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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Originally Posted by Verttex [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

Isn't that called an android tablet?

Kidding aside, this probably won't work. What is the point of having a desktop interface on a tablet if there is no mouse and keyboard. Chrome OS is meant to be used with a mouse, not a finger.

I was assuming they modify COS and make it touch optimized......
03-06-2013, 12:35 PM
Verttex

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

To add something to make it seem like it is worth 13 hundred dollars.

I have a C7 chromebook and there is no need for a touchscreen right now.
03-06-2013, 08:38 PM
return_0

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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..then why does the Chromebook Pixel have a touch screen? ;)

The touch screen on the Pixel isn't meant to be the primary form of navigation. It's meant to be used in places where it's more convenient, like on Maps or when playing certain games (Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, and Flow come to mind).
03-06-2013, 11:29 PM
Ry

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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The touch screen on the Pixel isn't meant to be the primary form of navigation. It's meant to be used in places where it's more convenient, like on Maps or when playing certain games (Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, and Flow come to mind).

If merged - ChromeOS = Windows 7, Android = Windows 8 (don't call it Metro touch interface). ;)
03-07-2013, 12:50 AM
Patrick Schroedl

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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If merged - ChromeOS = Windows 7, Android = Windows 8 (don't call it Metro touch interface). ;)

Fairly accurate analogy. Chrome OS reminds me of Ubuntu Touch as well as the direction that Google seems to be heading with 4.2+ and Google Now. I think Android 4.2+ looks great on phones, but I feel the tablet UI needs... something. I'd like to try out Chrome OS on a tablet, but I'd want it to run Android applications and have more local-based functionality rather than being entirely web-focused.

TL;DR: Android tablet UI reminiscent of Chrome OS?
03-07-2013, 11:09 AM
sting7k

Re: Who wants a Chrome OS tablet?

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Originally Posted by Ry [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

..then why does the Chromebook Pixel have a touch screen? ;)

Google must not have seen all the touch screen Windows 7 laptops and desktops that no body bought.