Is printing one of Google Chrome OS' biggest challenge?

Many challenges will have to be solved before Google is ready to release Chrome OS, it's browser-based operating system for Netbooks. One of the biggest ones could be something as far offline as it gets.

Driver support has derailed many an operating system release, perhaps most recently causing headaches for Microsoft and Windows Vista. As a result, Google is paying close attention to the thorny problem of making sure Chrome OS will work with the myriad devices consumers can be expected to connect to those Netbooks, said Linus Upson, engineering director for the Chrome browser and Chrome OS.

"The good news is that for most input devices today, there are basic standards that allow them to operate without needing a specific driver for each device," Upson said. For instance, manufacturers of USB storage drives and cameras have all pretty much settled on standards that make it easy to ensure those devices will work with your software.
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BenQ's latest HDTV is a pretty humble 42-incher

Are you surprised that BenQ is still manufacturing HDTVs? Though the Taiwanese company has withdrawn from this segment in most Asian countries, it's still active in its home turf and selected markets. Its new SQ4242 is a living room-centric 42-incher that comes with a full-HD-resolution screen, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast and three HDMI 1.3 inputs. While these are not jaw-dropping specifications worth shouting about, this model will retail for an auspicious NT$29,888 (US$930), which makes the flat panel somewhat affordable. Furthermore, the SQ4242 features BenQ's unique Senseye True Color technology, delivering a suite of video-enhancement functions ranging from brightness and contrast to sharpness and noise-reduction processing.

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VIA's Mobile-ITX platform is just half of Pico-ITX

At 6 centimeters square, VIA's new Mobile-ITX platform is half the size of its popular Pico-ITX model, but it still manages to squeeze in enough computing to handle next-generation embedded devices.

The Mobile-ITX platform sports a modularized design that includes a CPU module card and I/O carrier board. The modules are said to integrate "core CPU, chipset and memory functionality and I/O that includes the CRT, DVP and TTL display support, HD Audio, IDE, USB 2.0, as well as PCI Express, SMBus, GPIO, LPC, SDIO and PS2 signals".
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Samsung i8910 HD goes for gold

What do we have here? A Samsung i8910 HD Gold Edition in Champagne Gold and Luxury Brown. It's still the i8910 HD with a high-definition 720p video capture mode that we reviewed earlier. But upping the luxury quotient for the Gold Edition models are 24-carat gold inlays. Adding further to the bling factor are a leather case, mini cradle and TV-out cable bundled with the device. According to Samsung, the Gold Edition costs S$1,098 (US$795) and will be available this month in selected markets including Singapore, Germany and the Middle East. The Luxury Brown model, however, won't be sold in Singapore. If you prefer subtle, the plain vanilla i8910 HD sets you back S$998 (US$723).

Professional-grade b&w with Ilford's Gold Silk inkjet paper

Those who enjoy the beauty of a high-quality black-and-white print will appreciate Ilford's newest member of its Galerie line of inkjet photo papers, the Galerie Gold Fibre Silk. It's a professional-grade inkjet photo paper, with characteristics resembling a traditional fiber-based black-and-white print. Designed for use only with photo inkjet printers that utilize pigment-based inks, such as Epson's UltraChrome or Canon's Lucia inks. Professional photographers and anyone passionate about black-and-white printing, especially all those familiar with fiber prints from a darkroom, will enjoy the look and feel of it.
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