HP Chromebox Desktop Bundle (Snow White)
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HP Chromebox
Overview
Transform any compatible monitor or TV with the HP Chromebox and safely access your favorite websites and Google Chrome apps in seconds. The HP Chomebox lets you connect to the Internet via WiFi or Ethernet network.
Access your favorite websites and Google Chrome apps in mere seconds. For surfing, social media, or entertainment, this compact and colorful PC unleashes the Internet safely throughout your home.
Confidently stream your entertainment and access your favorite apps with no hesitation thanks to an ultra-responsive Intel Haswell Celeron processor. View two different monitors simultaneously, including an HDTV, with the DisplayPort and HDMI port connections.
The compact, contoured, and stylish design uses only 5" of space, is light, thin, and can be VESA wall-mounted.
HP includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty from date of purchase with the reassurance of reliable support online or via phone 24/7.
Relax. You’re backed by expert support when you extend and expand beyond your standard warranty with HP Care Pack Services.*
*Service levels and response times for HP Care Pack Services may vary depending on geographic location. Service starts from date of hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply. See hp.com/go/cpc for details.
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I/O
2 USB 3.0 (front), 2 USB 3.0 (back), SD Card reader, 1 HDMI, 1 Display port (full size), Combo Mic/Headphone Jack, 1 RJ-45
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Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n featuring Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 2x2 MIMO technology and integrated Bluetooth® 4.0
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CUSTOMER REVIEW
I'm a new to Chrome OS and loving the HP Chromebox so far! After signing in with my Google Account everything was setup. I had instant access to my Gmail and Google Docs. It is amazing how fast it boots up...after pressing the power button on the Chromebox the monitor is barely awake from sleep and the login screen is already up. My printer was compatible with Google Cloud Print and I had no problem getting it setup.
There isn't really any learning curve in Chrome OS I've noticed so far because everything opens in a Google Chrome window and the Apps launcher icon the in lower left functions much like a Windows Start Menu. I've noticed popular Windows keyboard shortcuts like CTRL+X for cut and CTRL+T for new tab, etc also all work!
There is no lag browsing the internet or using the preloaded Google Apps (I'm on a U-Verse fiber connection over WiFi). I ran several speedtests on speedtest.net and the results are several megabits faster than my old computer; nothing too noticeable, but this made me happy. I haven't come across any websites yet which aren't compatible. I've also added several apps from the Chrome Web Store and they install quickly.
The Chromebox is quiet. You have to really be listening in order to hear the light hum of the fan. The build quality is impressive, the device does not look cheap or plasticy at all. There are no screws or latches visible. The compact keyboard is comfortable to use and I like the dedicated keys at the top for browser back, forward, reload, full screen, view all open windows, etc. I also liked that batteries were included for the keyboard and mouse so everything was ready to go right out of the box.
I was happy to see the Chromebox puts both video and audio out over HDMI so I don't need an extra cable going to the monitor for sound. My old computer only output video so I had to have a second cable for the sound. I'm using a 1920x1080 resolution and everything renders as expected.
One thing I'd liked to have known before purchasing is the wireless keyboard and mouse require a small USB dongle (included) be connected to the Chromebox; so you'll always have a USB port dedicated for this. Don't expect the wireless keyboard and mouse to mean Bluetooth. Also, there is only one memory slot in the computer so if you want to upgrade to the max of 4GB, you'll need to remove the existing 2GB module and replace with a 4GB module. I haven't seen the need for additional memory though so far.
7/23/14 Edit - Additional Observations:
--I have noticed when streaming music or video the fan does spin up and can be a little noisy. I have the Chromebox on my desktop under my monitor and it is not really noticeable when sound is playing, but if there is a low spot in the music/sound you may hear the fan if you are near the device.
--No screensaver! This one is a little weird to me. The monitor tends to just dim after a while. I've been turning the Chromebox off after using it since it boots up so quickly so I have just recently observed this.
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