Asus Chromebox

usability, price, reliability, design, size

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

What Chrome OS makes you sacrifice in flexibility, you gain in security. The relative immunity to viruses and malware makes the Chromebox an easy platform to recommend to novice users that are up for a somewhat unique learning curve.

Inexpensive ; Good port selection ; Strong online performance ; Supports 4K resolution and multiple monitors

Chrome OS means no Windows programs ; Relies heavily on online connectivity

The Asus Chromebox is an early experiment in putting Chrome OS into a tiny desktop, and it feels like it. You can get online and enjoy a range of web apps and extensions, but the little desktops limitations are hard to ignore.

Most users spend their time inside their computer’s web browser. If that’s you, then consider the ASUS Chromebox as a great, small form factor desktop or home entertainment computer. The size even makes it useful for road warriors who carry a projector...

Sure, the $179 model doesn’t include a

The ; puts the Cloud-based world of Google's Chrome OS into a compact, attractive black box. For its low starting price, you get a decent performance for everyday tasks and a good assortment of ports and connections.

You need to supply your own keyboard and mouse, which might not be as easy as it sounds. Only 16GB of storage might turn off some potential users, while power users will want to step up to the Core i3 version.

If you're looking to get started in the world of Chrome OS, the Asus Chromebox is a very good starting point--so long as you don't mind bringing your own peripherals.

The ; puts the Cloud-based world of Google's Chrome OS into a compact, attractive black box. For its low starting price, you get a decent performance for everyday tasks and a good assortment of ports and connections.

You need to supply your own keyboard and mouse, which might not be as easy as it sounds. Only 16GB of storage might turn off some potential users, while power users will want to step up to the Core i3 version.

If you're looking to get started in the world of Chrome OS, the Asus Chromebox is a very good starting point--so long as you don't mind bringing your own peripherals.

Meet the Asus Chromebox, a tiny PC that sports an Intel processor and also runs Chrome OS. That means you'll be doing plenty of your work online with Google's operating system, but it's decent enough to browse the web, check your emails and word...

Chrome OS, while still progressing at an impressive rate, isn't a viable alternative if you really need software that's only available on OS X or Windows. If Google Docs isn't enough to get by for your writing needs, you won't be able to install Word...

The Asus Chromebox is a decent little machine perfect for the kids or older members of the family, as its easy to use, quick and punchy and doesn't cost the earth either. While there are pricier options available that pack in faster silicon, you won't...