Having deployed several Chromeboxes with various types of installations, I've gotten pretty comfortable with them. They're fast, quiet, and don't consume much power. I've used both ChromeOS and have reflashed many to use Ubuntu. All of them are still running strong to this day. You really can't go wrong with a Chromebox, especially at this price. 2GB of RAM is a bit low, but that is easily upgradeable.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
This small "cute" box is basically a Chrome browser which allows one's Internet access in a quite efficient way; BUT, the so called Chrome Web Store resource is so poor if your looking for the real toppers, I mean, it's kind of BIZARRE what it's happening when a device is capable of reaching much more stuff than what they let you (Google this time!!!) obtain from the apps free market. If you can afford buying this item for just covering desktop-like Internet experience in a big display Go ahead, otherwise, if you pretend to install or stream media intended applications using this box as an interface then don't even think about it. The 16GB SSD memory drive won't let you go far anyways...Blessings.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The MU004U was very much as described in other reviews I read about Chomeboxes. It boots up fast, unlike our DVD player and works great with an Logitech K400 keyboard. No more fat fingering the single buttons of a DVD remote for YouTube or a Netflix search. The only negative I have is the ON button is the corner of the M004U is like a touch screen and takes me couple of tries to turn it on. I haven't gotten the remote yet so this should move to the review mirror soon.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Nowadays in home learning is the new normal and having an affordable desktop is high demand - Chromebox fills this gap. If you have an old USB mouse, USB keyboard, headset or an old set of PC speakers then you are all set! Display connection is HDMI only - you may need to buy a DVI or DVI-D to HDMI cable if your monitor is old. Does not come with all the connections you will need it just comes with the power cable. If you have an old PC like me and want to replace it, a Chromebox is a great alternative for basic Internet browsing. Chrome OS is fast and less bloated than Microsoft junk. After plugging the Chromebox via Ethernet or WiFi Chrome OS will do an auto update - this will prompt you to restart the device and it will have the latest OS. You can initiate update manually by going to the Settings - search Chrome OS How to update on Google if you need assistance. Connecting to a printer can be tricky and needs a little bit of know how for wireless connectivity. Connection via USB port for printer never worked for me - I have an old HP printer. Pros: affordable, fast, easy setup, space saver. Con: need external storage for high capacity memory, driver compatibility (keyboard, printer, other peripherals), not designed for multiplayer gaming, apps limited to Chrome Web store. Chrome OS makes everything simple and smoother and that is why you get a Chromebox or Chromebook. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Love the compact size and quiet friend! Also love that I can dual boot Linux on these boxes if I want to, or replace the operating system with newer versions of ChromeOS alternatives.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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