Google proclaims New Chromebook and Chromebox

Google proclaims New Chromebook and Chromebox

Google and Samsung have introduced a brand new era of Chrome OS devices, and this time the desktop is the goal in addition to the laptop computer market.

the unique Chromebook has been out for round a yr now, however hasn’t precisely been making large waves within the laptop computer market. Many evaluations cited points with velocity and usability, however it nonetheless confirmed loads of promise and Google isn’t giving up.

Launching today, Samsung and Google have introduced the Chromebook collection 5 550 and the Chromebox to your desktop. The laptop computer checks in with a awful name, however a reasonably first rate worth at $449. What actually has us intrigued is the Chromebox which can solely set you again $329 and has a really beneficiant serving to of ports. we are able to simply see the Chromebox ending up on the middle of so much of dwelling leisure techniques.

We’re nonetheless unpositive in regards to the thought of a laptop computer that at all times needs to be linked to the web to do most of its duties, however a house model has some very particular promise.

Chromebook Series 5 550
12.1″ (1280×800) display
3.3 lbs / 1.48 kg
6 hours of continuous usage
Intel Core™ processor
4 GB RAM
Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Gigabit ethernet, and 3G modem (optional)
HD Camera
2 USB 2.0 ports
4-in-1 memory card slot
DisplayPort++ Output (compatible with HDMI, DVI, VGA)
Chromebox Tech Specs
Chromebox Tech Specs
Intel Core™ processor
4 GB RAM
Built-in dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Gigabit ethernet
6 USB 2.0 ports
2x DisplayPort++ Output (compatible with HDMI, DVI, VGA)
DVI single link output
Bluetooth 3.0 compatible
Kensington key lock compatible