LG Chromebase

[SergioC120]

i think the chromebase is a really good product rightnow is like $320 on amazon and you can always just use the monitor if you want (1080p), with the rumor that chrome os might be able to run android apps i thinks its a great option what do you guys think?

 

http://www.amazon.com/LG-ChromeBase-22CV241-W-22-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00JR625WO

[xox]

I think it's kind of meh; I will buy one when it has an i3 teemed with a 64GB SSD and 4 gigs of ram.

[RevoltTrain]

It's okay. Not worth that much to me but it may be to other people.

[SergioC120]

I think it's kind of meh; I will buy one when it has an i3 teemed with a 64GB SSD and 4 gigs of ram.

i think there is a model that has an i3

[SergioC120]

It's okay. Not worth that much to me but it may be to other people.

its like you are buying a smartmonitor... lol

[RevoltTrain]

its like you are buying a smartmonitor... lol

I'm just not the right person for this type of device. However I know of people who would love something like this.

[ForsakenLive]

I don't see how a build like this with a Linux distro is not a better solution

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hksDnQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hksDnQ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($41.38 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $344.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 14:57 EDT-0400

 

It's faster, has more features everywhere you look, and if you want to upgrade/replace something, it's possible and easy.

[TheDigitalRealm]

I don't see how a build like this with a Linux distro is not a better solution

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hksDnQ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hksDnQ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($41.38 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Mushkin Silverline 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($15.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $344.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 14:57 EDT-0400

 

It's faster, has more features everywhere you look, and if you want to upgrade/replace something, it's possible and easy.

 

People don't buy the LG Chromebase for a feature-rich operating system though, take that into account.

[ForsakenLive]

People don't buy the LG Chromebase for a feature-rich operating system though, take that into account.

I wasn't talking about OS features, but better hardware; a lot of expansion and connectivity such as USB 3.0, more RAM, more and faster storage, a way better monitor (1080p 21.5" IPS), and other stuff I'm forgetting. Yes it needs more room, but I doubt you can't fit the Elite 110 or similar low end itx case on your desk/floor (there are a lot of SLIM ones I'm not including).

 

I do understand chromebooks, I think they are neat, portable and get the job done; but for desktop building the thing is still more practical.

[TheDigitalRealm]

I wasn't talking about OS features, but better hardware; a lot of expansion and connectivity such as USB 3.0, more RAM, more and faster storage, a way better monitor (1080p 21.5" IPS), and other stuff I'm forgetting. Yes it needs more room, but I doubt you can't fit the Elite 110 or similar low end itx case on your desk/floor (there are a lot of SLIM ones I'm not including).

 

I do understand chromebooks, I think they are neat, portable and get the job done; but for desktop building the thing is still more practical.

 

I agree, a self-built system will certainly offer them more options as far as hardware goes, but for the majority who just want a solution now and don't want to bother with building it, I think it's a great solution seeing as most households don't need the performance of i5's and i7's in their desktop, and don't need the majority of Windows-specific applications. For the OP, if he's considering buying it I'd strongly recommend building a system and running a Linux distro. We're on a PC enthusiast forum are we not?

 

If we're just objectively commenting on the product as a whole, then yes it's a good product that suites a lot of peoples needs, but I doubt it's suitable for the majority on this forum.

[ForsakenLive]

I agree, a self-built system will certainly offer them more options as far as hardware goes, but for the majority who just want a solution now and don't want to bother with building it, I think it's a great solution seeing as most households don't need the performance of i5's and i7's in their desktop, and don't need the majority of Windows-specific applications. For the OP, if he's considering buying it I'd strongly recommend building a system and running a Linux distro. We're on a PC enthusiast forum are we not?

 

If we're just objectively commenting on the product as a whole, then yes it's a good product that suites a lot of peoples needs, but I doubt it's suitable for the majority on this forum.

Yeah, I see this being a decent product to recommend to parents and relatives who won't use the horsepower and that just want to browse the internet , send mails and enjoy social media. But if you are my friend I will definitely not recommend this for your use