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Old 12-18-2013, 01:57 AM   #316
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How would you design a Chromebox?

Chromebox vs Acer C720 4GB -->(blue= shared / black= designed / red= Acer)
  • RAM - 4GB, 2 slots (consumer upgradable)
  • SSD - 16GB or 32GB (consumer upgradable)
  • CPU - Haswell
  • USB - 6 x 3.0 (2 front, 4 rear) --- 1 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0
  • SD - SDXC (fits flush with device)
  • Bluetooth - BT 4.0
  • WiFi - dual band n --- single band n
  • Ethernet - gigabit (RJ-45) --- none
  • HDMI - full size
  • VGA - VGA (most monitors still use it) --- none
  • Audio - 3.5mm I/O rear mount (front mounts are unsightly w/ speaker cord attached)
  • Speaker - built-in stereo
  • Power - external (similar to Chromebooks)
  • Display - none --- yes
  • Webcam - none --- yes
  • Mic - none --- yes
Bear in mind that for $250, the Acer C720 has all of those shared specs plus a display, webcam, and mic. There's no reason to charge more than $250 for the above Chromebox. Sure it has more connectivity, but it also lacks a display and webcam.
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