What is Chromebox: Everything you need to know

The devices Chrome OS they are a whole world. Why deceive us? By now, after reading articles like Chrome OS: your best ally in any situation either What is Chromebook: 8 keys of the Google laptop, you will have noticed the wide variety of devices and possibilities that exist. If, on the contrary, you still do not know the benefits of Chrome We recommend that you go through Chrome OS vs Windows: 5 differences and which one to choose. Today we leave you with one more of the possibilities that Chrome offers you: Chrome box. Do you want to know what it is and why you should get one?

Read this post and you will find out!

What is chrome box?

Neither more nor less than a computer. However, it is different from what we are used to, since it has a different format: a small and fully optimized box, which connects to any monitor or screen, becoming a powerful device.

Google Chromebox: Features

Depending on the brand and model you choose, it has some characteristics or others. If you want to review the models that we offer in an online store, you can enter the Chromebox category. However, broadly speaking, they stand out for:

• Automatic Updates
• Intel Celeron, i3, i5 or i7
• RAM between 4 GB and 16 GB
• Between 32 and 64GB SSD
• SD card
• HDMI and DisplayPort
• 2x USB 3.1
• 2xUSB2.0
• 1x USB-C
• 1 x Headphone-microphone

Why Chrome Box?

Having heard the benefits of using other devices Chrome OSAs a Chromebook, you may be wondering what is different about this one and why it would be your best option. We explain it to you with these simple examples. If on the contrary, you already know what you prefer buy chromebook, you can buy it directly in our online store.

1. Job optimization

As we explain in our workstation solutions, chrome box They are a perfect device if you want to maximize the space in which you work. Therefore, whether you are in a space of co-working, if you office it is small, or do you just do home office, and your main priority is not to take up much space on devices, this will be your best option.

2. Need for a powerful computer

It is possible that, apart from needing a device that does not take up much work space, you want power. Sometimes there is a tendency to think that the smaller the device, the less powerful it is. In the case of chrome box It is not like this. As you have seen, the chrome box offer many hardware possibilities, so if you want a powerful computer, you will have it. In addition, part of its efficiency and speed is given, also, by its operation in the cloud. Remember that what makes it more different from other computers is its appearance. After all, it is a computer.

3. Chromebook Meet

As we have seen, the chrome box They can have several uses, among them the option of desktop hardware, videoconferencing hardware or Digital Signage. If we refer to the videoconferencing option, we must understand that the Chromebox device can only be used within the Hangouts Meet Hardware kit. When you buy the Google Meet kit offered by brands like Lenovo, Asus or Logitech, you get an integrated system for video conferencing that includes the Chromebox device that acts as a CPU. The Hangouts Meet hardware bundle varies depending on the chosen pack, but It is usually made up of a Chromebox, camera, control mechanism and a speaker-speaker.

4. Connect to different screens

In addition, it is very practical in cases where you want work with different screens at the same time. This is thanks to your multiplicity of connection ports. In this way, you can work with different screens without having to have space for your monitors and/or laptop.

5.Digital Signage

Beyond workplace solutions, chrome box They can also be used in solutions of digital signage. If you want to know more about the different possibilities Chrome OS In this area, you can read the solutions that we propose. In this case, with chrome box you may improve your point of sale experience plugging it into any screen and broadcasting videos and audiovisual pieces.

6. Video conferences

The device chrome box also used in video conferencing solutions. This is part of the pack of Hangouts Meet Hardware, so if you want more information about its uses and benefits you can read Hangouts Meet: what is it and what hardware does it include.

Do you want a Chromebox?

The chrome box devices are ideal for small workstations, where power is needed and/or work with different screens. In addition, they can also be used in digital signage Y videoconferences. If after reading this article, you think that getting a chrome box is your best option, you can contact us or go to our website to check the latest models. On the other hand, if you are not yet a user of Chrome OS and you are not decided, we recommend that you read Chrome OS vs Windows: 5 differences and which one to choose.