Chromebit HDMI Dongle Turns Your Display into a Chrome Device

[[Coi] Mr.CLuBBeR]

Chrome OS without the Chromebook

Google's on a major push to advance its Chrome OS into more homes by whatever means necessary. Fancy a low-cost Chromebook? Google today announced the Haier Chromebook 11 and Hisense Chromebook, both available for pre-order at $149. Prefer an all-metal convertible? Google wants you keep your eyes peeled for the Asus Chromebook Flip, which is due out this spring for $249. And then there's the most intriguing product of them all -- the Chromebit HDMI dongle.
Chromebit is an HDMI stick that's smaller than a candy bar but is advertised as a full computer running Chrome OS for less than $100.
"By simply plugging this device into any display, you can turn it into a computer. It’s the perfect upgrade for an existing desktop and will be really useful for schools and businesses," Google stated in a blog post.
Powering the Chromebit is the same Rockship 3288 quad-core CPU as found in the aforementioned Asus Chromebook Flip. It also boasts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a full-sized USB port, and a micro USB port for powering the stick. Other details aren't yet known, such as how much RAM it's packing and what resolution display these sticks support.
Look for the Chromebit to ship this summer in various color options.
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