TechCrunch-FCC Documents Show Sony Chromebook, Potentially Running On ARM

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	TechCrunch ? Google?s Chromebooks haven?t exactly made a splash, but apparently not everyone has been scared off. Sony seems to think there?s gold in them thar laptops, and they?re making their own. For now it?s known as the VCC111 (probably shorthand for ?Vaio Chromebook Computer, series one, 11-inch display?), according to documents and pictures from FCC testing. ~ The understated look continues with these Vaio Chromebooks, even as far as what appears to be a matte black unbranded shell. A white version is also shown in the test setup photos. But the most interesting thing is the processor, which is listed simply as T25, and may in fact be Nvidia?s Tegra 2 chip by that name. An ARM laptop? Hey, if Microsoft can do it, why not Google and Sony? ~ At 1.2GHz, ...More with 2GB of RAM and a few of the other usual fixings, it isn?t a stunner spec-wise, but that?s kind of the point. It?s a tastefully-designed netbook designed to boot fast and get on the internet. It isn?t an ultrabook or work laptop or what have you. So it should fulfill that purpose admirably, and sell well below $500 to boot. ~ Release date is unclear, but they filed a confidentiality request for 180 days after August 15, 2011, so this unit has been around for a while ? but they probably weren?t planning a release until at least 2012, judging by their request to keep the external photos secret for half a year. ~ Perhaps they?re waiting for Google I/O? Seems a bit of a long wait to release something that was more or less ready late last year. Hopefully we?ll see an official announcement soon and get our hands on the device for some real-world testing. ~ [via Laptop Reviews] ...Less

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http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/03/23/manual.references.chrome.os/

Electronista | Gadgets for Geeks ? Sony appears to be preparing to bring a Vaio-branded Chromebook onto the market, as the VCC111 series. The company has yet to formally unveil the device, however the FCC has posted pictures of the notebook with a keyboard layout that omits the Windows key. The pictures are accompanied by literature that includes directions to "start Chrome OS."... fcc : vaio : chromebook : sony : windows :

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/sony-vaio-vcc111-chromebook-laptop-fcc/

Engadget ? Wondering if Chrome OS has a future? Wonder no more. After Samsung and Acer ushered out Chromebooks of their own following Google I/O 2011, it looks as if Sony's planning to usher in one of its own prior to this year's gala. The VAIO VCC111 has just found its way into the FCC's database, signaling that there's only a minimal amount of time before this here machine ...More is cleared for sale on US shelves. So far as we can tell, this is the first significant proof that Sony was (or is) dreaming of involving itself with Google's cloud-centric operating system, with the user guide clearly explaining the boot-up procedure for a "Chrome OS," and the keyboard clearly resembling that seen on the Series 5 from Samsung -- in other words, the Chrome-ified row of hot keys and an omitted Windows key. Judging by the photos, there's also a headphone port, microphone jack, HDMI socket, SD card reader, a pair of USB 2.0 connectors and an 11.6-inch display. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more; given where it's at, it shouldn't be long before Best Buy's database picks it up. ~ Sony VAIO VCC111 Chromebook passes through FCC, Chrome OS flies its flag originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. ~ Permalink?Laptop Reviews ?|? FCC ?|?Email this?|?Comments ...Less acer : chromebook : sony-vaio : fcc : chrome-os :

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http://liliputing.com/2012/03/unannounced-sony-vaio-chromebook-visits-the-fcc.html

Liliputing ? Sony hasn't officially announced plans to release a notebook running Google Chrome OS, but it sure looks like Sony is as least thinking about joining the Chromebook ...More party. A Sony Vaio VCC111 Chromebook just showed up at the FCC website. Actually, the VCC111 showed up at the FCC way back in September, but the confidentiality agreement just lifted and photos... ~ Read more ? ~ Unannounced Sony Vaio Chromebook visits the FCC is a post from: Liliputing ...Less fcc : chromebook : actually : sony : sony-vaio :

http://www.slashgear.com/sony-vaio-vcc111-chromebook-photos-and-manual-leaked-by-fcc-23219841/

SlashGear ? An unannounced Chromebook from Sony has surfaced on the FCC website this week. The Sony VAIO VCC111 Chromebook has been pictured in several photos along with a user ...More manual, all of which were recently published after the FCC?s confidentiality agreement with Sony had lifted. The original filing actually dates back to last September. ~ The Sony VAIO VCC111 Chromebook appears to have a 11.6-inch display, a top row of Chrome-specific hot keys, USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, SD card reader, SSD storage, and headphone and microphone jacks. It also has a 4100mAh 31 Whr removable battery, but other details on processor and memory haven?t been specified. ~ Typically showing up at the FCC suggests an imminent product launch, but not always. Sony may have been interested in joining Samsung and Acer with its own Chromebook, but it?s sure taking it slow, considering the FCC filing dates back 6 months ago. Chromebooks haven?t exactly been a hit and recent buzz around Ultrabooks leave a question mark on the fate of this Sony VAIO VCC111. ~ [via Laptop Reviews] ~ Sony VAIO VCC111 Chromebook photos and manual leaked by FCC is written by Rue Liu & originally posted on SlashGear. ~ ? 2005 - 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved. ...Less fcc : usb : chromebook : sony : google-chrome :

http://www.talkandroid.com/101592-usb-access-comes-to-your-android-smartphone-with-the-sanwa-usb-reader/

Talk Android ? For those times that you?d like to transfer some files from your smartphone to your thumb drive, but you don?t have your computer handy, you can turn ...More to the Sanwa USB Reader/Dock. This nifty little gizmo is quite handy for those on-the-go quick transfers. Your plug-in options consist of a full-size USB port, SD card slot, micro SD card slot and a micro USB port. Sanwa has conditioned this tool to work with a small portion of phones at this time including the Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Xperia NX SO-02D, Sony Xperia arco HD IS12S, Toshiba REGZA Phone T-01D, and Sony S-series Tablet. Interested buyers can snatch one up for around $40 USD by clicking the source link below. ~ source: Sanwa via Everything USB ~ Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! ...Less usb : xperia : samsung-electronics : sony : sanwa :

http://androinica.com/2012/03/htc-one-v-makes-final-fcc-stop-before-being-released-evo-design-4g-to-get-ics-update-soon/

Androinica ? In an unusually quiet end of the week on the technology front, we got our most important piece of news from HTC. Actually, there are two pieces of news concerning ...More HTC smartphones, one referring to the upcoming One V and one to the already released EVO Design 4G. ~ Let?s start with the beginning and warn technology geeks on a budget to be prepared for the One V release. The low-end, but very stylish smartphone, unveiled a while back, will most definitely hit the market in April, having already received FCC approval. ~ That?s the final touch and the last formality to be fulfilled before the release of any smartphone and, considering the fact that we already spotted the One V gaining GCF (Global Certification Forum) approval last week, I am willing to bet my life on seeing the handheld up for sale as soon as April Fools. ~ I?m not going to insist very much on the One V?s spec sheet, as we have talked about the gadget before on our website, but if you need a reminder, please check out this post detailing all of the 3.7-incher?s features. ~ The second piece of news (or rather rumor) from HTC might be more interesting for mid-range gadget lovers, as it seems that the EVO Design 4G is finally gearing towards an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. ~ The EVO Design 4G, launched last fall, is a pretty popular device amongst Android enthusiasts, even though it is only powered by a single-core 1.2 GHz processor. With a more than fair quality-price ratio (we saw the gadget available for free on contract a while back) and a nice overall design, the 4-incher is set to draw some additional attention once upgraded to ICS. ~ It?s unclear when the update might happen, but it?s fair to assume that it will be coming our way soon, giving the fact that the EVO Design 4G, codenamed PH44xxx, has gained Bluetooth recertification yesterday, as the guys at Ameblo.jp have exclusively reported. ~ Stay tuned on Androinica.com for more details about the HTC smartphone duo and please hit us with a c... ...Less fcc : one : htc : actually : lets :

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