Another wave of laptop computers running on Google’s Chrome operating system will be hitting stores this summer in the latest challenge to Microsoft’s dominant Windows franchise.<\/p>\n
The latest line of Chromebooks unveiled Tuesday run on a new generation of Intel microprocessors. The machines will be shipped by major personal computer makers such as Lenovo Group, Acer, Dell, ASUS and Toshiba. They will sell for $300 to $400.<\/p>\n
The widening selection of Chromebooks signifies the building momentum for Google Inc.’s attempt to create a compelling alternative to Windows-powered machines and Apple Inc.’s Mac computers.<\/p>\n
Intel Corp. and the PC makers embracing Chromebooks also are longtime Microsoft Corp. partners that helped make Windows so influential.<\/p>\n
Despite the broadening support for the product, Chromebooks account for only a small fraction of PC shipments.<\/p>\n
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