Google Chrome to Walmart, Staples and Others

by Ray Hendon

Today, Google announced that it is bringing its Chromebook laptops to more retailers, including Walmart and Staples. Starting now, customers can pick up the Acer Chromebook at one of Walmart’s 2,800 stores nationwide for $199. Meanwhile, Staples will offer a broader selection, with models from Acer, HP and Samsung arriving this weekend. Google’s line of affordable laptops based on Chrome OS will also make their way to select Office Depot, Office Max, Fry’s and TigerDirect stores in the coming months.

HP Chromebook:  $329 

• 14-inch screen,
• Intel® Celeron® processor
• solid-state drive (SSD)
• 3.96 lb (1.8 kg)
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam
• Intel 802.11a/b/g/n (2x2); Bluetooth
• 3 USB 2.0; 1 HDMI; 1 RJ45; 1 headphone-out/microphone-in combo
• 14" diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)

Acer c7-Chromebook:  $199

• 11.6-inch screen
• Intel Celeron® processor
• 320 GB HDD
• Screen resolution 1366 x 768
• 802.11a/b/g/n
• Interfaces3 x USB 2.0,
  HDMI,
  VGA,
  LAN
• 3 lbs

Samsung Chromebook Series 5: $249.99

• Intel® ATOM N570 Processor, Speed (GHz)
  1.66Ghz
• 12.1-inch screen
• Screen resolution: 1280 x 800
• 16GB16GB SSD (mSATA)
• 802.11 a/b/g/n
• 4- in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
• Weight: 2.5lbs