Acer Chromebox CXI

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 reviews of Acer Chromebox CXI. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The reliability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Acer Chromebox CXI is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Acer Chromebox CXI from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 85 user reviews of Acer Chromebox CXI from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and size are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM

The Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM packs a Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, which is great for video conferencing, but makes it's too expensive for a Chrome-based desktop.

Decent feature set. Includes keyboard and mouse, as well as stand and mounting bracket. Performance is enhanced with an Intel Core i3-4030U processor.

Only 16GB of local storage. Pricey for a Chromebox.

Conclusion The Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM offers faster boot times, smoother performance, and better video chatting capabilities than the average Celeron-powered Chromebox, but that improvement comes at a price, and at $400 the Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM...

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI-4GKM

The Acer Chromebox CXI-4GKM is a good pick for casual Web-focused users who don't need a full Windows desktop.

Solid performance. Decent feature set. Includes keyboard and mouse, as well as stand and mounting bracket.

Limited local storage. Relatively more expensive than competitors.

Conclusion All in all, the Acer Chromebox CXI-4GKM is everything we expect from a Chrome device. It's inexpensive, easy to use, and it easily supports the casual use for which the Chrome is tailored. It does come in at a slightly higher price than the...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Charnita Fance (androidpolice.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI5 review: Small package, big potential

The Acer CXI5 Chromebox proves you don't need a huge tower for everyday performance

Premium build quality ; Plenty of ports ; Linux app support ; Strong performance for most needs ; Various gaming options

Low storage capacity ; Inconvenient account switching ; External audio quirks ; Can't handle demanding games

If you love Google and use all or most of its services, then purchasing a Chromebox is a no-brainer, as it combines all of them perfectly. However, the CXI5 isn't just for Google fans. If you need a device for everyday tasks such as web browsing, media...

Dec, 2023

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Acer Chromebox CXI5 review: A long overdue upgrade

Chromeboxes don't get updated nearly as frequently as Chromebooks, but we can't help but excited when a new Chromebox hits the market. Acer's Chromebox CXI5 is finally here and might just be the perfe The CXI4 successor finally arrives.

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Beth Crane (creativebloq.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI4 review: small and mighty mini PC... with Chrome OS?

Is Acer's new Chromebox going to replace your Windows PC?

Tiny ; Incredibly easy to set up ; Simple to use

Chunky power adaptor ; Limited uses for the price ; Too simple for some users

The Acer Chromebox CXI4 is a small PC with a very specific set of skills, and much like Liam Neeson in Taken, Photoshop isn’t one of them. It’s a tiny Chrome OS PC designed to fit into small spaces, and it’s relatively powerful; perfect for attaching...

Aug, 2023

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Expert review by : Dominic Cooper (eComputerTips.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI3 Review - Price, Specs, Pros & Cons

Acer Chromebox CXI3 Full Review. Check out best price, design, specs details, performance, pros, cons and verdict by our expert.

This Chromebox has a compact design. ; The price of this device is cheaper than other high end PCs. ; The user can surf internet with better speed than any other devices available in the market. ; All type of Google apps are supported. ; Great...

Only online jobs or works can be performed in it. ; A user can’t play any game in this device. ; This device is not made for multitasking. ; This product doesn’t have any ; or audio-out port. ; The ports of this product also have restriction to connect...

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Brian Fagioli (betanews.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI -- small package, largely satisfying [Review]

Everybody has different needs, so it is impossible to say one operating system is better than another. Sure, you can state which OS is best for

Overall, the little box has a lot of power and should meet the needs of many home users. Hell, many business users may find the Chromebox CXI useful too. If you live in the browser, like many people nowadays, Chrome OS is a great choice -- there are a...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI review

A plug and play friendly Chrome in a box

Extremely petite ; Plenty of ports ; Surprisingly great performance

Inconveniently placed power and headphone jack ; Loud fan

The Acer Chromebox CXI can turn any monitor or HDTV into a capable cloud-based computer.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Acer Chromebox CXI

I have reviewed several Chromebooks before, they are small laptops running the Chrome operating system. This however was the first Chromebox I have reviewed it is a full featured PC all you need to add is a panel via HDMI or DisplayPort.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Sami Mughal (oxgadgets.com)

Review: Acer Chromebox CXI

Desktop PCs may be dying, and Chrome OS may be the new kid on the block that is very slowly gaining traction in a world already overpopulated with laptops and[...]

The Acer ChromeBox CXI combines a few worlds: PC, ChromeCast and Chrome OS. It does so elegantly. The only thing that may go against it could be the price. However, you get a lot for your money.

Aug, 2015

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