ASUS ha annunciato la sua nuova linea di computer compatti, o mini PC, denominati Chromebox. I Chromebox, che ASUS ha sviluppato in partnership con Google in virtù dell'adozione del Sistema Operativo Chrome OS, sono equipaggiati con un processore Intel Haswell. Più in dettaglio, l'utente può scegliere tra i seguenti chip a basso consumo: Intel Celeron 2955U, Intel Core i3-4010U e Intel Core i3-4010U.

I Chromebox integrano anche 2GB o 4GB di RAM DDR3 in formato SO-DIMM e un drive SSD da 16GB; la memoria di massa, inoltre, viene ampliata con 100GB di spazio mediante Google Drive, disponibili gratuitamente per due anni.

In accordo al comunicato di ASUS, i Chromebox includono anche una porta HDMI e una DisplayPort e vantano sia la capacità di lavorare in configurazione dual-monitor che quella di alimentare i nuovi display 4K Ultra High Definition (4K/UHD).

La dotazione a livello hardware è completata da quattro porte USB 3.0, un memory card reader (SD Ready) e dal supporto delle connettività wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n e Bluetooth 4.0.

Definito dal produttore come "il gateway che permette l'accesso al mondo dei servizi Web e delle app di Google", il Chromebox sarà disponibile a marzo in Nord America con un prezzo per l'utente finale che parte da $179.

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ASUS today announced the Chromebox. ASUS Chromebox is a stylish and compact device thoughtfully designed to simplify home, classroom or office computing. It is easy to set up right out of the box, and starts up in seconds to give users quick access to their favorite applications, games and websites. It provides integrated virus and malware protection and automatically updates itself for a safe hassle-free user experience.

"The ASUS Chromebox offers the simplicity, security and speed of Chrome OS in the most compact and powerful Chrome device to date," said Felix Lin, director of product management, Google. "Perfect for home, the classroom or the office, Chromebox is designed for the way we use computers today."

Simplified computing for everyone
ASUS Chromebox provides a gateway to the world of Google web services and thousands of Chrome Web Store apps designed for business, education and home, including many popular services like YouTube, Hulu Plus and Netflix. Users are provided with 100 GB of Google Drive space, turning the ASUS Chromebox into a complete data hub for their other personal PCs, smartphones, and tablets. Users can access all of their data and files in the cloud by simply logging in to their Google Account on any device, anywhere.

A 4th generation Intel processor that provides very responsive multitasking performance powers ASUS Chromebox and ensures users won't be kept waiting when working on documents, streaming HD video, browsing the web or playing the latest game. It features 802.11 b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi to speed web browsing and other online activities. Four USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0 and an SD card reader are included to ease everyday tasks such as transferring files, photos and other media. ASUS Chromebox is compatible with a wide range of USB devices, including external storage devices, keyboards, mice, webcams and USB hubs, making it easy to expand as needed.

In addition, ASUS Chromebox features HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for dual monitor capability and support for next-generation 4K Ultra High Definition (4K/UHD) displays. This gives users the flexibility to use desktop displays or large-screen TVs, giving them more room to work, collaborate or play.

Secure and safe account-based access
The account-based, login and start working or playing nature of ASUS Chromebox makes it an easy-to-use family, classroom or office computer. Users can quickly add new Google Accounts for each family member, classmate or co-worker, and can switch accounts at any time ensuring each user's data is safe and secure. Parental controls ensure a safe web environment for kids, and ASUS Chromebox takes the hassle out of computing to allow users - young and old - to enjoy everything the web has to offer. It integrates perfectly with today's digital lifestyles, enabling users to bring one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos and free video calls via Google Hangouts, for example, or create, edit and share office documents with Google Docs in real-time.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Chromebox will be available at leading North American resellers in March with pricing starting at $179 US. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information on availability, configurations and pricing.

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