If there is a list of the products that take
one step ahead, it is certain that computers using Chrome OS will be in that
list.
From Chromebook to Chromebox, these Chrome
OS devices are too new for users to use when they have to change all the daily
habits, from using a strong OS with central role of computer to using a light
OS in which a computer plays a tiny role. Through that approach, Chromebook and
Chromebox hardly find their way to the market. At the moment, they are being
sold at $300 in US market.
Google’s
Chromebox
So, what is this $300 product bringing to
you? A computer is produced by Samsung which has identical design to Mac Mini
of Apple but the configuration is lower and input materials are cut down on to
keep the price cheaper. Chromebox uses Intel Core i5 (Google did not provide
with code name), 4GB RAM and 16GB flash storage enough to contain OS and some
expansion add-ons. In fact, when unzipping file to install in USB, OS 20 beta
which accounts for 1GB space so 16GB capacity is not so narrow for an OS which
mainly stores the data on the Internet.
Chrome
OS has the similar interface to Chrome browser
With such light OS and configuration, it is
not surprising when Chromebox performs smoothly. In fact, Chrome OS has the
similar interface to Chrome browser on your computer with some additional
functions such as displaying installed programs or some taskbars at the bottom
of the screen. The strange thing is that Google does not allow user to
uninstall an account, you just can update or create a new account. In case you
want to uninstall, you are supposed to install the whole OS and the
installation processes are not simple for newbies.
In general, if you are ready to change your
habit, desire a light OS and you own a good Internet connection, Chrome should
be a choice. However, in Vietnam, we may not need this product because there
are heaps of other alternatives. Maybe, Chrome box is just an experience of
Google to reinforce their Chrome OS. It hardly fits the end customers.
