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CTL Chromebox CBX3 coming this summer with Core i7-1355U or Celeron 7305

by Brad Linder 6 Comments on CTL Chromebox CBX3 coming this summer with Core i7-1355U or Celeron 7305

CTL is taking pre-orders for two models of a Chromebox CBX3. Both models are compact desktop computers with support for WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple I/O ports. And both, of course, are powered by Google ChromeOS software. But the entry-level CTL Chromebox CBX3 packs a 5-core, 6-thread Intel Celeron 7305 processor based on 12th-gen […]

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Asus Chromebox 5 mini PC with Intel Alder Lake is up for pre-order for $294 and up

by Brad Linder 3 Comments on Asus Chromebox 5 mini PC with Intel Alder Lake is up for pre-order for $294 and up

The Asus Chromebox 5 is a compact desktop computer designed to run Google’s ChromeOS software. But it’s also a pretty versatile computer with features like a Thunderbolt 4 port, support for up to four 4K displays, and up to an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, making it one of the most powerful ChromeOS desktop computer to date. […]

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Asus updates its mini PC lineup with Raptor Lake, Alder Lake-N, and Chromebox models

by Brad Linder 4 Comments on Asus updates its mini PC lineup with Raptor Lake, Alder Lake-N, and Chromebox models

Asus is introducing three new compact desktop computers at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. The Asus ExpertCenter PN64-E1 is an updated version of a system the company first introduced a year ago, but now it’s powered by a 13th-gen Intel Core processor. Meanwhile the Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is the company’s latest fanless, low-power system, now […]

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Acer Chromebox CXI5 with Intel Alder lake coming soon for $290 and up (along with optional Add-in-One 24 inch display)

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Acer’s latest Chromebox is a compact desktop computer with support for up to a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel vPro technology. The Acer Chromebox CXI5 also features support for WiFi 6E, a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port, and two USB4 Type-C ports with support for 40 Gbps data transfer speeds. But one of the most unusual […]

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Lilbits: Pixel 7 only runs 64-bit apps, Radxa Rock5 is shipping soon, and Netflix launches its ad-supported tier in November

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Framework makes modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops which can be a great choice for folks looking for customizable computers that can last a very long time. They’re not exactly the cheapest laptops around, but now there is a cheaper way to get your hands on one – Framework has begun selling certified, refurbished hardware, which means […]

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Lilbits: Samsung brings Android 12L to the Galaxy Tab 8 series, HMD introduces the Nokia T21 tablet

by Brad Linder 1 Comment on Lilbits: Samsung brings Android 12L to the Galaxy Tab 8 series, HMD introduces the Nokia T21 tablet

Samsung is one of the few companies making premium Android tablets these days… and the company’s been at it for years, even when Google seemed to have largely given up on the space. But now that Google has remembered that tablets are a thing and started releasing versions of Android optimized for large screens, Samsung […]

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Asus Fanless Chromebox with Intel Comet Lake now available for $399 and up

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The Asus Fanless Chromebox is a small computer that measures about 8.1″ x 5.8″ x 1.3″ and, as the name suggests, it’s a fanless computer that runs Google’s Chrome operating system. First announced in January, the FanlessTech noticed that the Asus Fanless Chromebox is now available for purchase for around $399 and up. While that […]

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Asus introduces fanless Chromebox with Intel Comet Lake

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Asus has quietly added a new Chromebox to its line of small form-factor desktop computers powered by Google’s Chrome OS operating system. The new Asus Fanless Chromebox is a 8.14″ x 5.83″ x 1.26″ computer with an extruded aluminum chassis that dissipates heat without the need for a fan, allowing the computer to run silently. Asus […]

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Asus Chromebox 4 is an Intel Comet Lake mini PC with WiFi 6, support for 3 displays

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The latest member of the Asus Chromebox family is a 5.8″ x 5.8″ x 1.6″ computer with a 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake processor, support for up to 16GB of RAM, and support for up to three displays thanks to two HDMI ports and a USB Type-C port. The new Asus Chromebox 4 is the same size as […]