Google may launch its own netbooks

BANGALORE, INDIA: Coming week could turn out to be a remarkable one for Google and Chrome OS lovers. According to reports, the Internet search giant is looking forward to launching its netbook, by December 12 or next year.

While there is no official comment from the company, attributing to multiple sources, a report on engadget.com states, “Multiple sources have told us that Google will be holding some sort of event on Tuesday, December 7th -- we're not sure if it'll be a live event, a webcast, or something else entirely -- and that the shindig will see the launch of that Google-branded Chrome OS netbook we've been hearing about. Again, we've heard that the Atom-powered laptop isn't going to be a mass market device -- there will only be around 65,000 units available to Google's closest "friends and family" -- and that the Cloud-based OS is still very much in a beta, non-consumer-friendly state.”

This information seems to be well timed with the launch of Chrome Web / App Store which would take place in San Fransisco on December 7, 2010. Whatever announcement comes out of the event, one thing is sure that Google needs to be careful with the new products seeing the criticism and resulting death of first hardware product, Nexus One, smartphone.

The Nexus One was launched early this year was manufactured by Taiwan's HTC Corporation. But it is under huge criticism because of the network, connectivity and service.