In a world where Chromebooks have matured and gotten really good over the last few years, something like the Lenovo Chromebox Micro has been a breath of fresh air. This little powerhouse is about the size of a smartphone, yet it packs a full desktop ChromeOS experience, which has my wheels turning on all the […]
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Lenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro has a unique hidden power
Lenovo’s super-compact Chromebox Micro has finally arrived at our office, and let me tell you, this little thing is wild. Remember all that hype about it being pocket-sized? Lenovo wasn’t kidding. As soon as it arrived, I snatched it out of the box and immediately slid it into my front jeans pocket – no problem! […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox Micro arrives at B&H [U: listing updated]
Update 3/29: After posting this article, B&H has since moved the listing for the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. They marked the old listing as “discontinued” and have created a new listing here with a new price tag of $239. Unfortunately, Chromebox (and Chromebook) announcements aren’t always the most straightforward and this is another example of that. […]
Continue ReadingLooks like Acer is making a mini Chromebox, too
It looks like Acer is getting into the mini Chromebox game, too! At the Integrated Systems Europe 2024 event, Acer unveiled the Chromebox Mini, targeting it as a digital signage solution according to posts from Liliputing and Chromebook Live. But with its compact size, decent specs, and versatile ports, this tiny computer has the potential […]
Continue ReadingFirst signs of an Intel Core Ultra Chromebox emerge with connections to HP
One of the segments of ChromeOS devices that continues to plug along without drawing too much attention to itself is the humble-but-powerful Chromebox. These devices don’t get a ton of press mainly because they are the most distilled, simple expressions of ChromeOS you can buy. As their name suggests, Chromeboxes are simple devices that house […]
Continue ReadingYes, you will be able to buy the Lenovo Chromebox that fits in your pocket
Lenovo recently unveiled their latest innovation in the world of ChromeOS: the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. This tiny powerhouse is aimed at enterprise customers who want to deploy a small but mighty ChromeOS device but I was wondering: what about consumers? I would personally love to have a compact Chromebox like this for my home setup […]
Continue ReadingMeet the new pocket-sized Chromebox from Lenovo: The Chromebox Micro
Back in July of 2022, we had the pleasure of having Naveen Viswanatha on our podcast to chat about all of Google’s Enterprise solutions, including virtualization, end-to-end solutions, kiosks, and digital signage. As part of that conversation, Naveen talked about how Chrome OS is perfectly suited for kiosks and digital signage because of the secure […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like Acer may be making a Qi wireless charging Chromebox, too
Not to be outdone in the Chromebox game where Acer has had quite a bit of success, it looks like the prolific Chromebook maker may be aping another company in making a Chromebox with the added – and useful – benefit of wireless charging baked into the lid portion. Though Chromeboxes tend to be the […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing the ASUS Chromebox 5 with wireless charging built in [VIDEO]
Around Chrome Unboxed, we don’t do a whole lot of content around Chromeboxes. It’s understandable, right? Chromeboxes are the simplest manifestation of ChromeOS hardware, putting the necessary bits to run the OS in a box and letting the user ultimately choose what peripherals go with it. With no screen, no keyboard, no trackpad, no hinges […]
Continue ReadingCTL launches next-gen Chomebox CBX3 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7
The ChromeOS mini PC, a.k.a. Chromebox may still be a very niche device but there’s no denying the appeal of a cost-effective, powerful, and upgrade-capable desktop that runs our favorite operating system. While not portable like a Chromebook, the small desktop form-factor of the Chromebox is perfect for a wide array of applications including home […]
Continue ReadingYou can now buy the Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox
One of my favorite pieces of tech to come out of CES 2023 was undoubtedly the ASUS Chromebox 5 with its built-in wireless charging pad. We finally have a review unit of the ASUS in the office and we’ll be bringing you an unboxing and first look headed your way before the weekend arrives. If […]
Continue ReadingYou can now pre-order the ASUS Chromebox 5
At this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, our first in-person attendance since 2020, we saw a ton of awesome new tech. Some ChromeOS related, some not. While the highlight for us was most definitely our first look at the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there was plenty of other Chromebook-related stuff that caught our attention. […]
Continue ReadingThe ASUS Chromebox 5 adds a unique and awesome new feature
We had the opportunity to tour the ASUS booth at CES today and alongside some awesome new Chromebooks, we were able to get our hands on the all-new ASUS Chromebox 5. This makes third 12th Gen Intel Chromebox announced in the past few months but the ASUS is the first one we’ve actually seen in […]
Continue ReadingAOPEN announces the flexible ACE Mini PC
AOPEN may not be a household name in the PC world but chances are good that you’ve crossed paths with the Acer Group company at some point in time. Specializing in digital signage and scalable kiosk solutions, AOPEN has been an industry leader for more than two decades. Powering kiosks, workstations, digital signage, and more […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like MSI may be joining the ChromeOS fray, starting with a Chromebox
Over the last couple days, there has been some fun news surrounding Chromebases and Chromeboxes on the way in the future. Notably, we have a family of ARM-powered Chromebases (with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380) beginning development and a few new Chromeboxes added to the already-established ‘Brask’ family of 12th-gen Intel-powered devices. The former could bring […]
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