ASUS CHROMEBOX-M004U
Pros
- Small size
- Fast performance
- Ease of use
Cons
- Chrome OS limitations
Bottom Line
A handy small Chromebox that runs smoothly and is incredibly easy to use however Chrome OS is limiting.
The Asus Chromebox M004U is a bestselling 2014 desktop computer that received positive reviews for its low price, small compact size, four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port for connecting HD displays and its extremely fast boot and loading times . Reviewers were, however, critical of the underpowered 1.4 Ghz Intel Celeron, no included keyboard and mouse and the fact that it only comes with 16GB of internal storage. Overall the Chromebox M004U is best used as a home theatre PC attached to your HDTV and used with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
- Weight: 1.3 lbs
- Display Size: Display not included
- RAM: 2GB DDR3
- Operating System: Chrome OS
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (Haswell)
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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PCMag March 12, 2014
The Asus Chromebox M004U is a great alternative to buying yet another cheap Windows desktop and it's a steal for the price.
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Specifications
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 2GB DDR3 |
| Operating System | Google Chrome OS |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs |
| Hard Drive 1 | 16 SSD |
| Display Size | Display not included |
| Connectivity | 4x USB 3.0 | HDMI | WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Additional Features | SD card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 4.9 x 4.9 x 1.6 |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
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