The Asus Chromebox is a small desktop computer that runs Google’s Chrome OS software. Asus launched the first model in 2014 and eventually expanded the lineup to include versions with Celeron, Core i3, and Core i7 processors based on Intel’s 4th-gen Core “Haswell” architecture. Now there’s a new model with a 5th-gen “Broadwell” chip with […]
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Deals of the Day (10-05-2015)
Most Chrome OS laptop and desktop computers are dirt cheap systems with low-power processors. Some are just moderately cheap systems with more powerful hardware. But what if you want dirt cheap and reasonably powerful? Every now and again you may get your wish. Today Groupon is selling the Asus Chromebox mini-desktop with a Core i3-4010U Haswell processor, […]
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Deals of the Day (6-05-2015)
Google’s Chrome operating system might be best known for powering low-cost laptops called Chromebooks. But you can also buy desktop PCs with Chrome OS, including a series of small “Chromebox” computers and a few “Chromebase” all-in-one desktops. Some of the deals in today’s roundup of tech bargains include discounts on Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebases. Here are […]
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Deals of the Day (5-06-2015)
The Asus Chromebox-M075U is a small desktop computer with an Intel Core i3 Haswell processor, 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and Google’s Chrome operating system. Normally this computer sells for about $400 when you buy the Chromebox in a bundle that includes a wireless mouse and keyboard. But right now you can pick up […]
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Liliputing’s top 10 posts of 2014 (by traffic)
2014 may have been the year where device makers started seriously pushing wearables, Apple launched new iPhone models with big screens, and Google launched a major overhaul of its Android operating system. But it turns out visitors to Liliputing are often looking for articles about somewhat more obscure topics. As 2014Â draws to a close, I […]
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Lilbits (10-10-2014): Intel Skylake cometh (after Broadwell)
The first computers with Intel Broadwell (5th-generation Core) processors are just starting to arrive, and most Broadwell chips won’t be ready until early 2015. But Intel is already working on the processors that will replace Broadwell. Skylake processors will use as little as 4 watts (for the next-gen Core M processor), but most laptop chips in […]
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Asus Chromebox with Core i3 Haswell now available
Asus started selling its first Chrome OS desktop computers in March with the launch of the $179 Asus Chromebox M005U. The tiny desktop is small enough to hold in one hand, packs an Intel Celeron 2955U Haswell processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and Google’s Chrome operating system. It also runs Ubuntu or other […]
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Lilbits (3-13-2014): Chromecast goes international (soon)
Google has promised that the Chromecast would be available in more countries within weeks… and it looks like one of those countries will be the UK. An employee at UK retailer Currys/PCWorld posted a photo on Twitter showing a box of Chromecast media streaming devices that showed up at his store in advance of the […]
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How to upgrade Asus Chromebox memory and storage
The Asus Chromebox is a surprisingly capable little desktop computer which sells for as little as $179. It has an Intel Celeron 2955U processor, DisplayPort and HDMI, WiFi and Bluetooth, 4 USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and unlike some cheap mini computers it comes with memory, storage, and an operating system. But if […]
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Asus Chromebox review (Chrome desktop with Celeron CPU)
Over the past few years, almost every major PC maker has released a low-cost laptop or two running Google’s Chrome operating system. But Asus is taking a slightly different approach: its first Chrome OS is a desktop. The Asus Chromebox is a tiny PC with an Intel Celeron processor, a nice range of ports, and […]