The Asus Chromebit is a small micro-desktop that brings cloud-based tools and services to any display at a very low price
It's limited to the same online tools as other Chrome OS devices. Minimal onboard storage. A single USB port makes expansion difficult
It won't run Photoshop or play games, but add a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and the Asus Chromebit turns any HDMI-compatible display or television into a Web-surfing station...
Published: 2015-11-17, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Costs less than $90, Simple to set up and use, Same size as a large USB stick, Plugs directly into an HDMI port in a monitor or HDTV, Operates quietly,
Only 16GB of local storage and 2GB of RAM, Requires bundled HDMI extension cable in tight quarters, Lacks SD slot, Keyboard and mouse not included
The Asus Chromebit is a Chrome OS-based device that's no bigger than a USB flash drive. At less than $90, it turns an HDMI-equipped HDTV or monitor into a large-screen, all-in-one desktop PC...
Published: 2016-05-13, Author: Joel , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: ASUS's Chromebit is one of that handful of big-name computer sticks available today, and despite its middling price tag in this novel category, having access to the established Google Chrome ecosystem makes it a surprisingly appealing little device. Cons...
". for everyone else, it's too limited both in power and flexibility to replace a genuine PC."...
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Published: 2016-02-17, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Great for digital signage or kiosks, Compact, Fairly priced
Seems underpowered, Runs hot, Not enough memory, No headphone jack
I want to love the Chromebit – I REALLY want to love the Chromebit, but I just don't, but I do like it. As far as the Chromebit goes, this would be fantastic for companies wanting to make a digital display, or use as a basic Kiosk setup – but as a PC/Chro...
On the face of it, the Asus Chromebit is a good-value device. £80 for a relatively capable PC is a bargain however you look at it, although isn't as cheap as I would have expected for such a low-powered device that isn't lumbered with an expensive Windows...
Abstract: Asus's Chromebit CS10 is small enough to go just about anywhere. Still, you may wonder why anyone would actually want Chrome OS on a stick—when you could buy a Chromebook for travel, a Chromebox for home use, or even the much-cheaper Chromecast for media...
Portable form factor, Easy setup, Upcycle existing displays
Single USB port, Can't run desktop apps, Limited storage
The Chromebit is a compact, versatile HDMI dongle that transforms your existing display or TV into a Chrome OS-powered all-in-one. Chrome OS's lighter footprint makes better use of the limited hardware resources on the Chromebit, making it a better user e...
The Asus Chromebit is a small micro-desktop that brings cloud-based tools and services to any display at a very low price
It's limited to the same online tools as other Chrome OS devices. Minimal onboard storage. A single USB port makes expansion difficult
It won't run Photoshop or play games, but add a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and the Asus Chromebit turns any HDMI-compatible display or television into a Web-surfing station...
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Published: 2016-10-27, Author: Sara , review by: futurefive.co.nz
the Chromebit may not be sufficient to replace your desktop 100 percent due to being originally designed for commercial purposes. However, if you are looking for a plug and play device for light applications within limited space, the Chromebit can defin...
