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Google announces plans to transition new Chromebooks to Googlebook OS in a move to avoid the situation faced by Windows XP with extended update support. While specific details about the timeline and models included have not been released, the company emphasizes that this will be a seamless “direct migration” for many users.
A statement from a Google representative assures that Chromebooks are here to stay, but the support page hints at a potential limited lifespan for ChromeOS. This shift to Googlebook could pose challenges for schools and businesses accustomed to the affordable and functional nature of Chromebooks. In contrast, Googlebooks are positioned as a premium product, with prices starting at $899, which may not align with the budget-friendly appeal of Chromebooks in the market.
Despite the higher price point, it remains to be seen if Google’s partners will introduce more affordable options in the future. With Googlebook poised as a premium offering, the transition from Chromebooks to Googlebooks may reshape the landscape of portable computing devices in the near future.
Source: arstechnica.com
