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Google’s upcoming Chrome OS was previewed last month at the Google Head quarters. As the OS development advances, Google has already started tapping netbook makers for Chrome OS netbooks. IBTimes reported that Google had sent out requests for proposals and contacted hardware manufacturers with netbook specifications and design. Unless Google says it officially, we will still count these specifications as speculation.

As per IBTimes, Google Chrome OS netbook will incorporate Nvidia Tegra platfrom, possibly Tegra 2 expected next year, and ARM design CPU. The Chrome OS is x86 architecture compatible but will support virtualization only on select devices. Furthermore, this Chrome OS netbook will sport 10.1 inch TFT Multi-touch display that would be HD ready. Yes, you read it right that the netbook will support multi-touch.

For storage, 64GB SSD would be offered and rest will be relied on Cloud-based storage which the user will have to choose, obviously. Packing 2GB RAM, the other features include Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, USB ports, Ethernet port, integrated webcam, audio port (3.5mm), multimedia card reader, etc.

This netbook is rumored arrive in holiday 2010 season at a subsidized price of $300 (Rs. 14,400 approx.) in U.S. It’s possible that Acer would be the first one to roll out this netbook after their bold claims. Nevertheless, at the subsidized pricing, the rumored netbook features sound too good to be true.