Chromebox
English
[edit]Noun
[edit]Chromebox (plural Chromeboxes)
- (computing) a generic ChromeOS-based network-terminal-style personal computer (this style of PC is the size of a home modem or home network router)
- 2016 May 19, Dan Graziano, “These are the Chromebooks that support Android apps”, in CNET:
- You can view a complete list of supported Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chromebases below: (followed by a list of devices from various manufacturers)
- 2017 November 23, Nik Rawlinson, “Should I roll out Chrome OS across my business?”, in IT PRO:
- The first Chromebooks shipped in 2011, and have since been joined by Chromeboxes and Chromebits headless clients that connect to a keyboard, mouse and display and a small number of all-in-ones.
- 2019 February 4, Brad Linder, “Chromebases are still a thing”, in Liliputing:
- Chrome OS tablets may be the new hotness, but the vast majority of devices that have shipped with Google’s Chrome operating system over the years have been laptops… also known as Chromebooks. But a few years ago we also saw the introduction of a few other categories including Chromeboxes (mini desktop computers), Chromebits (PC-on-a-stick devices), and Chromebases (all-in-one, iMac-like desktops).