ASUS Celeron Chromebox w/ 24" FHD Monitor Essential Desktop with Chrome OS Keyboard Mouse for Homeschooling

Pros: Replacing the gen one Asus chromebox (Celeron) with the 3rd gen (Core i3 8gb ram) for my 80+ grandfather. Chrome OS has allowed him to do a lot where the other OS's have failed. Very easy for him to navigate, secure, and difficult to break the OS where Windows and Linux would break or programs break. I can easily remote into his device for any minor fixes if needed also. The first gen was great but lacked a bit in horsepower. In my short time of stress testing with daily usage, the core I3 has plenty of power for multi tasking and web-based/google-playstore games. I had several tabs open while running an android game and everything was still buttery smooth. The fan did spin up faster but that's to be expected and even then it was still very quiet. Watching a 4k vid on YT was no problem for this unit either. The picture was beautiful with zero stuttering, buffering, or reductions in quality. Chrome OS keeps getting better with time. This device pairs great with the OS and isn't under powered at all unlike the first gen. I have a chromebook for on the go needs and it's capable of everything I need. I'm tempted to get this same chromebox for my daily use and school. This thing sips power and almost silent unlike my semi-loud and power hungry gaming rig.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Something in the works is the ability to run Linux apps natively in ChromeOS if you need a little more functionality. I can confirm that I have the option to "Turn On" the Linux (beta) function. I didn't mess with it so that's all I can say about it. Lastly, I recommend the 8GB model for a little more money especially if you think you will do a lot of multi-tasking. Check RAM prices though. If the price jumps too much just upgrade it yourself.

Pros: Easy to set up and works well Imported all my prior settings Is faster than older Chromebox and has access to Playstore and Android Apps

Cons: Cannot change the number of card suits on Mobility Ware Spider solitaire!

Overall Review: Definitely would recommend the product and I also like Newegg's service and prompt shipment

Pros: The system was plug in and sign into google account and everything was automatically set up from my old computer google browser. Pages load super fast compared to dinosaur of laptop I was using... streaming is fabulous. I use box hooked up to my tv to watch programs and so far it’s been seamless!

Overall Review: I would recommend this product for people who don’t need storage or other features from traditional computer. But for streaming , even some basic game play, surfing web, Facebook, Twitter etc. it’s an A from me!

Pros: Plenty of power to run Chrome with a 4k monitor. Seems well designed and made.

Overall Review: I wanted a workstation to use in the kitchen for browsing, videos, etc. I like the security of Chrome and access to Android apps. Not all apps play nice on a large monitor, but most do. Having access to a Linux terminal is a bonus.

Pros: Like all chromeboxes/chromebooks, setup is trivial and performance is in accordance with your choice of cpu. Build quality good with plenty of ports Has USB C3.1 Gen 1 on rear (type C with Thunderbolt, unlike other chromeboxes)

Cons: Bluetooth tends to timeout.

Pros: not any

Cons: see below

Overall Review: First the setup is as identifying as you can get it asks all kinds of personal questions about you to even set up. Second you have to agree to a disclaimer that states that any information created on "this" platform is recorded and saved by Google. Now get past that, you can't really changed any settings, you can't do any tiles. The part that made me put this junk box, back in this box is the fact that when it prompts to do any updates you are inundated with ads. its impossible to legitimately have any updates without be bombarded with ads.