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Boxerfan

(2,533 posts) Wed Jan 29, 2020, 11:55 PM Jan 2020

Chromebox-any users want to share

As I posted below I'm not happy with windows and the next PC I buy may not be a standard PC.

I've looked at Chromebox. Amazon has a base model in the mid $200. range that is what I could afford.

No windows at all-and it does allow a ethernet connection. I really only use my pc for mail & as a streamer for online live programs.
I have chrome os on my pc's & have been very happy with it.

I would be happy to ditch windows all together-anyone have a Chromebox want to share their experience?

Thanks!

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Chromebox-any users want to share (Original Post) Boxerfan Jan 2020 OP

Good computer at a very cheap price DonaldsRump Jan 2020 #1

Yes, but Chromebox is a different animal: greyl Jan 2020 #2

You made me curious, so I did some reading. I found several articles that recommend tblue37 Jan 2020 #3

Chromeos douglas9 Jan 2020 #4

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)

1. Good computer at a very cheap price

Reply to Boxerfan (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 12:01 AM

Jan 2020

Am writing this on a Chromebook right now. I use the Chromebook for surfing the web, and my children are totally comfortable using apps like Google Docs, Slides etc as replacements for the MS Office suite of products like Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.

I'm not as proficient as they are, but I know from them and others that a Chromebook is a real competitor to MS products. They're generally cheaper than PCs using MS Windows and MUCH cheaper than Macs.

Once you get over the relatively low learning curve, I think the Chromebook is a real alternative. Just make sure you have a reliable internet connection, as much of the functionality of a Chromebook is cloud-based.

greyl

(22,990 posts)

2. Yes, but Chromebox is a different animal:

Reply to DonaldsRump (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 12:27 AM

Jan 2020

CHROMEBOX 3-N017U features an Intel Celeron 3865U Processor with 4GB DDR4 Memory, Gigabit LAN, 802.11AC Wi-Fi and 32GB M.2 SATA SSD

Full support of Android apps from Google Play on chrome OS
Integrated Intel 4K UHD graphics supports 2x monitors using HDMI and DisplayPort over Type C for compatibility with legacy display connections like VGA and DVI
Share files or stream your favorite media with Intel 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A & Type C ports
Power over Type C minimizes cable clutter and delivers power to monitors, projectors, and mobile devices

ASUS CHROMEBOX 3-N017U Mini PC

tblue37

(65,227 posts)

3. You made me curious, so I did some reading. I found several articles that recommend

Reply to Boxerfan (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 12:47 AM

Jan 2020

Chromeboxes and compare them to Chromebooks. Here is one:

https://www.chromecomputing.com/chromebook-vs-chromebox/

douglas9

(4,358 posts)

4. Chromeos

Reply to Boxerfan (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 09:31 AM

Jan 2020

https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/

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