Developer Hardware
Warning: This page is for developers who both know how to build Chromium OS and aren't afraid to take a screwdriver to their computer.
Introduction
The list at the bottom of this page is a place for developers to contribute information about which developer systems are known to run Chromium OS, including what functionality works and what is broken. Please include details only on systems based on Chromium OS that do not require changes to build (no additional drivers, new modules, changes to config files, and so on). Systems listed here need to run the first time with the latest, unmodified Chromium OS source code.
Please note that this list is not an endorsement of any particular system or hardware. This list is for developers to have systems to test and help other developers find hardware on which they can develop Chromium OS. We encourage all hardware vendors to to get their components working with Chromium OS. One of the best ways to achieve this goal is open-source, high-quality drivers for your components.
Also note that this list is updated by request; it can get stale, and the presence of a device here is not a guarantee that Chromium OS will run on it. (The fact that someone got it to run at one point makes it more likely that one could get it to run again with a bit of work, though.) If you'd just like to give Chromium OS a try, your best bet is to run it on a virtual machine, as described on the Running a Chromium OS image under KVM page.
If you have questions about getting Chromium OS to run or would like to help get functionality working for a particular system, please join the chromium-os-dev discussion group.
Conventions
The list has the following columns:
If a feature doesn't work (no ),
add a comment with details on how the feature doesn't work or how to fix it.
How to edit the list
Anyone signed into an @chromium.org address can modify this list. (If you don't see an Add item button below, sign in. One way to get an @chromium.org address is to be a committer.) In the spirit of wiki, the community is encouraged to remove inaccurate or unreproducible results. Repeat offenders will suffer the wrath of the wiki gods.
If you do not have an @chromium.org address, feel free to e-mail vapier@chromium.org with the details you'd like to have added below.
Note that all Chrome OS branded devices should also run Chromium OS. We won't bother enumerating those.
Developer hardware list
Brand & Model Number | Wifi | Ethernet | Trackpad | Suspend/Resume | Comments & Caveats | Contact | Buy Link |
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Fujitsu Lifebook T5010 | OK | on | on | on | |||
Compaq 6720 | No | juanmabaiu@gmail.com | |||||
Samsung NC10 | OK | on | on | on | Wifi: Atheros AR50007EG, Ethernet: Marvell Yukon 88E8040 | ||
Toshiba Satellite A205-S5000 | OK | on | on | on | memory card reader doesn't work; acted laggy until sleep/resume was done | http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-A205-S5000-Celeron-1-86GHz/dp/B001NJOIC8/ | |
Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell 10.1-Inch Pearl Black Netbook | OK | on | on | on | http://www.amazon.com/1008HA-Seashell-10-1-Inch-Pearl-Netbook/dp/B0029QMDZI | ||
Toshiba mini NB200/5 10.1 inch Netbook w/ fullsize keyboard | OK | on | on | on | Intel GMA 950 graphics and 802.11b/g (Atheros LAN) | http://laptops.toshiba.com/mini | http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/laptops.to?catagory=Netbook |
Acer AOP531h | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | http://www.acer.com/worldwide/ select location and go to "Where to Buy" page for a list of vendors | |
Asus Eee PC 901 | OK | on | on | on | http://computers.shop.ebay.com/PC-Laptops-Netbooks-/177/i.html?_nkw=EEEPC+901&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282 | ||
Samsung N150+ (Samsung NP-N150-KP01CZ) | OK | on | Brightness is not configurable: high when powered by external source, low when running on battery. Suspend takes a while to finish. | noxx2cz@gmail.com | |||
Dell Mini 10V | No | on | on | on | Need to replace wifi card - both Atheros and Intel verified to work | https://ecomm2.dell.com/dellstore/basket.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&itemtype=CFG | |
Acer AOD250 | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | http://www.acer.com/worldwide/ select location and go to "Where to Buy" page for a list of vendors | |
Asus Eee PC 900HA | OK | on | on | on | fans may not work? | http://www.amazon.com/Eee-PC-900-8-9-Inch-Processor/dp/B00191PKJK | |
Asus Eee PC 1000/w SSD | on | on | on | http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbook-Processor-Storage-Battery/dp/B001BY97IU | |||
Packard Bell DOTSR | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | Check attached file :ChromeOS Compatibility list-20091221-A.xlsx" tab Packard Bell Store by region: France: http://packardbell.fr/shopping/store_locator.html | |
Asus Eee PC 700 | OK | on | on | on | |||
Diskless Workstations LTSP Term 1520 | N/A | on | on | on | info@DisklessWorkstations.com | http://www.DisklessWorkstations.com/cgi-bin/prod/200118.html | |
Acer AO531h | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | http://www.acer.com/worldwide/ select location and go to "Where to Buy" page for a list of vendors | |
Lenovo Ideapad S10 | ? | on | on | on | Need to replace wifi card | http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087¤t-category-id=02695ADDF94544E5A11D24AEBC064493&menu-id=products | |
Toshiba Satellite M200 | OK | on | Intel Core 2 Duo + inbuilt Intel Graphics Media Accelerator. Sound & WebCam works too. | ||||
Asus Eee PC 1005HA | OK | on | on | on | http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=1005HA&x=0&y=0 | ||
Lenovo IBM ThinkPad R60e | OK | on | on | on | petrmenzel@gmail.com | http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/lenovo-thinkpad-r60-review-pics-specs/ | |
Asus Eee PC 1005HG | OK | on | |||||
Sony VAIO W Series VPCW121AX/W | OK | on | on | on | http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665974276 | ||
HP S372OY | Built-in doesn't work | on | on | on | Bought and used netgear usb network adapter wg111us which worked great | http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-WG111US-Wireless-Usb-Adapter/dp/B0009N544A | |
Bangho B-x0x1 | No | on | juanmabaiu@gmail.com | ||||
Packard Bell DOTS | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | Check attached file :ChromeOS Compatibility list-20091221-A.xlsx" tab Packard Bell Store by region: France: http://packardbell.fr/shopping/store_locator.html | |
MSI Megabook VR201 ("Model Nr. MS-1217") | OK | on | on | Suspends but does not wake up anymore. It shuts down after trying to wake it up by pressing the power button. Sound is fine. | |||
HP Mini 5101 | No | on | on | on | Make sure to specify Intel wireless module when customizing. | http://h71016.www7.hp.com/MiddleFrame.asp?page=config&ProductLineId=539&FamilyId=3066&BaseId=31126&oi=E9CED&BEID=19701&SBLID= | |
Fujitsu Lifebook A6030 | OK | on | on | on | |||
Gatteway LT20 | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | Check attached file :ChromeOS Compatibility list-20091221-A.xlsx" tab Gateway Store by region: USA/Canada: http://www.gateway.com/retail/consumer.php?cmpid=topnav_shop Mexico: http://mx.gateway.com/products/stores.html | |
Asus K42JK | OK | on | on | pratomoasta@gmail.com | - | ||
HP Compaq 6820s | No | on | on | Petr Menzel | |||
Acer Aspire One AOD250-1165 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook | ? | on | on | on | This unit may ship with Atheros (works) or Broadcom (does not work) wifi module, you can check Network Adapters under Device Manager in Windows, or FCC stickers. | http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-AOD250-1165-10-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B0023B138W | |
Lenovo IdeaPad S12 | ? | on | on | on | Need to replace WiFi card, need to select Intel Integrated graphics models only (NVidia and VIA graphics not supported) | http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087¤t-category-id=8EE56652C33D4452A778393130C14F42 | |
HP Compaq 6720s | ? | touchpad does not work | joeboy95619@gmail.com | ||||
Packard Bell EasyNote TS11-HR-868 | OK | on | on | function keys are working | laptop is not being sold anymore (bought it Jul 2011) |