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Not so long ago, the Chromebox form-factor appeared to be disappearing from the Chrome OS landscape. Fast forward two years to today and we have more options than ever. There are even some new players on the Chromebox field looking to take advantage of Chrome OS’s massive share of the EDU sector. Regardless of your […]
Oregon-based company CTL continues to expand its presence in the Chrome OS market with a variety of Chromebooks and what is hands-down the most affordable Chromebox you can buy. The latest addition to their lineup is the customizable Core i7 Chromebox CBx1 and now they’ve paired the box with their own CTL displays to create […]
The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2019 conference kicks off in just a couple of days but before thousands of educators converge on Philadelphia, a new player in the Chrome OS arena has emerged. These guys are seasoned veterans when it comes to technology in education but this new Chromebox will be their […]
So, I was enjoying my morning coffee and perusing Amazon as I frequently do when I came across a listing for an ASUS Chromebox 3. Immediately, I was awestruck when I saw the picture of a Chrome OS-powered MiniPC whose finish was listed simply as “Chrome.” At first, I thought my eyes were playing tricks […]
If you’re in the market for the latest Chrome desktop solution and you want the most bang for your buck, CTL has a deal for you. Regularly priced at $699, you can steal the Core i7 CTL Chromebox CBX1 for $629. Comparable boxes from other OEMs will run you as much as $750. The CTL […]
Digital signage is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to grow at a break-neck pace of more than 7% annually over the next four years and no company is more at home in that arena than AOPEN. From interactive customer kiosks to massive, multi-display advertising, AOPEN’s Chromebase and Chromebox lineups are industry leaders in […]
If you’re looking for a high-powered Chromebox, there are a surprising number of options available these days. Personally, I have been working from a Core i5 Acer CXI3 for the past few months and honestly, it hardly breaks a sweat at anything I throw at it in my daily routine. That being said, I am […]
HP has swooped in a beat most of the other OEMs to market with their latest flagship and according to their site, you can get the Chromebook X360 14 this week. It’s a great looking device and we’re excited to get our hands on one very soon to share our thoughts. What’s most impressive is […]
CTL is at it again. The Oregon-based computer company dropped their Kaby Lake-powered Chromebox back in March with an industry low price of $199. The Intel Celeron Chromebox has since been bumped to $229 but it’s still the best deal going for the current generation of Chromeboxes. When announced, CEO Erik Stromquist told me that […]
CEO Erik Stromquist and the team at CTL have been burning the midnight oil getting supply lines up and running for the Chromebox CBX1. Just last month, Erik shared with me a close-up look at the new Kaby Lake Chromebox along with some candid shots of his team prepping the first shipments of the CBX1.
The latest lineup of Chromeboxed from Acer, ASUS and HP have lacked any real coordination around their actual launch dated and as a result, we’ve been left to hunt and peck around the web to find sellers who actually have the devices in hand. HP is the only OEM with in-house availability of their version […]
HP has made good on their delivery date of their latest Chromebox. The HP Chromebox 2 is now listed and available for order at the HP Store although the Celeron and Core i5 models are currently listed as “Out of stock.” As expected, four models are on offer at the HP Store and haven’t seen […]
