Google on Monday announced through a poem the arrival of Chromebooks to nine more nations: New Zealand, the Philippines, Norway, Denmark, Mexico, Chile, Belgium, Spain, and Italy.
The announcement was posted in Google Chrome Blog, where Google said hello in various languages while stating the benefits of Chromebook's arrival.
"Hallo to all the folks in Norway. Speed, simplicity and security are coming your way."
"Hej Hej to the people in Denmark. Built-in virus protection will be your new computing benchmark."
Google's low-cost, OS-powered laptops are already available in Australia, India, the United States, and other markets. They are sold online and through various retailers. A complete list of retail outlets may eventually be listed on the Chromebook website.
Chromebooks come in eight models that include Acer C720, HP Chromebook 14 and Toshiba Chromebook 13. The devices are designed to run Google services and apps like Gmail, Drive and Docs. Google and Intel made an announcement recently that they will bring 20 new Chromebooks to market while Google itself has a high-end Chromebook, called the Pixel.
"Stay safe with your data stored in the cloud. A smart pick like Chromebook will make your mom proud."
This expansion of availability of devices powered by Chrome OS is a clear indication of Google's ambition to establish the concept of cloud-based PC in the user's mind.
Chromebooks, however, don't run on a traditional operating system like Windows or OS X. They use Chrome, a software made by Google and heavily relies on an internet connection for most of its functionality.
"Chromebooks are easy to share, manage and use. With lots of shapes, colors and sizes to choose. When Chromebooks in these countries alight. We hope our new global friends find some computing delight," the poem ends.
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