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Google's Chromebit Micro-Computer Launches (techcrunch.com)

Posted by Soulskill on from the go-small-or-go-home dept.

An anonymous reader writes: Back in March, Google announced the Chromebit, a small computer crammed into an HDMI stick that runs Chrome OS. The device, built by Asus, has now launched for $85. It weighs 75 grams, runs on a Rockchip ARM processor, and includes a USB port. It has 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, and connects via 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. According to Tech Crunch, the Chromebit is not particularly fast, but it's usable for basic tasks. "As long as the work only involves web apps (or maybe a remote connection to a more fully-featured machine), the Chromebit is up for the job and can turn any screen into a usable desktop."

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  1. Re:Price/Keyboard vs Chromebook by Archangel+Michael · · Score: 4, Informative

    This isn't for a replacement to a Chromebook. This is to run Chrome Apps on your 60" TV

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  2. Re:Not tempted? by U2xhc2hkb3QgU3Vja3M · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sometimes it is a good idea to pause and think before speaking.

    <pause>... narf!

    Nope, didn't help. At all.

  3. crazy. by sootman · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "Don't expect blazing performance from the quad-core Rockchip SoC that powers the device, but it's perfectly usable."

    The device in question is the size of a pack of gum. It's nice to be living in the future.

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