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A computer the size of a smartphone
ChromeOS is very popular among students, especially in America, but it is also established in the digital advertising and kiosk sectors. Lenovo has entered this market with the Chromebox Micro, which Google calls “the first compact Chromebox for organizations worldwide.”
The Lenovo Chromebox Micro is a “pocketable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient mini PC and media player.” It’s aimed at digital advertising with the ability to “stream 4K video, share online content 24/7, and manage touchscreen kiosks.”
It is as big as a smartphone and weighs 1kg, is fanless and has a metal construction with no ventilation. The Chromebox Micro is powered by a dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 processor, has 8GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. On the bottom edge there are two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI, RJ45 and an audio port, and there is also support for two 4K displays.
On the software side, the device connects to the ChromeOS Kiosk and Digital Signage Upgrades for easier setup and fleet management.
Lenovo, in partnership with Instorescreen, has offered 15.6″ and 21.5″ inFLEX touchscreen displays that have a cutout on the back that the Chromebox Micro can be inserted into. A single USB-C cable provides video, power, and data. The Lenovo Chromebox Micro costs around $219 in the US, and is expected to be available in Europe soon.
