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...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Inexpensive and pretty useful for what you get, Well-built. You could definitely drop this thing a few times with no problems, Includes HDMI extender, which you'll probably need to attach this thing to most displays, CPU performance is good enough for the
You'll probably lose the cap that covers the HDMI port, No option to cut down on cable mess by powering the stick with your monitor or TV's USB port
Consider the Chromebit a cheap way to turn a TV or old monitor into a limited sort of computer—if you want to make an old TV into a basic sort of "smart TV" and you care about having a good browser more than you care about streaming video, it's a good alt...
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...
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Published: 2015-11-19, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
It's only $85, Mostly stableperformance, Easy extensibility via USB, Chrome OS has matured over the years
Finicky setup process, Weak at multitasking, Relatively short power cable
ASUS' new Chromebit strives to squeeze the power of the internet into a single, relatively cheap HDMI dongle. Basic tasks like email, web browsing and word processing is a cinch, and the Chromebit is pretty good at handle 1080p video streams too. Still...
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...
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...
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...
Pocket-sized design, Good connectivity, Quick performance, Streams 1080p video smoothly
Runs hot
At the end of the day, there are two important factors that set the Asus Chromebit apart from other competing mini computers. The first is the Mali GPU, which helps pick up the slack in video playback, light gaming, and quick tab switches — an area wher...
