Andrew Cunningham / Ars Technica:
We like mini desktops around these parts, but one thing that makes them less than ideal for every use case is that their price tag usually isn't very mini. By the time you buy something like Intel's NUC and stuff it full of all the parts it needs, you'll end up spending somewhere in between $400 and $700, depending on the kit, parts, and operating system you decide to use.
We like mini desktops around these parts, but one thing that makes them less than ideal for every use case is that their price tag usually isn't very mini. By the time you buy something like Intel's NUC and stuff it full of all the parts it needs, you'll end up spending somewhere in between $400 and $700, depending on the kit, parts, and operating system you decide to use.
| SPECS AT A GLANCE: ASUS CHROMEBOX CN60 | |
|---|---|
| OS | Chrome OS |
| CPU | 1.4GHz Celeron 2955U |
| RAM | 2GB 1600MHz DDR3 (should support upgrades up to 16GB) |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics (integrated) |
| HDD | 16GB M2 SSD |
| NETWORKING | Dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet |
| PORTS | 4x USB 3.0, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, headphone jack, SD card reader |
| SIZE | 4.88” x 4.88” x 1.65” (123.95 x 123.95 x 41.9 mm) |
| WEIGHT | 1.32 lbs (598.74g) |
| OTHER PERKS | Kensington lock |
| WARRANTY | 1 year |
| PRICE | $179.99 |
