Also, just read yesterday that someone successfully tested USB3 connected
monitors connected to a Chromebook for dual, and even three monitors
(counting the built in screen)
Chromeboxes are unfortunately under-reported, but nice little devices.
Printing is via Google cloud print at the moment, but that's changing
quickly. Google are rolling out support for running Android apps on Chrome
OS. I expect I'll be able to direct print using my Brother printer's
Android app, soon.
On Aug 2, 2016 07:59, "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> OK, running mice and Ethernet dongles is news to me. Even greater news is
> that I've never heard of a "Chromebox". Sounds like a Mac mini. I do have
> a KVM switch that I could use for switching between systems. Works well but
> causes a lot of cable congestion.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 8/1/2016 6:40 PM, Scott Gomez wrote:
>
>> Chromebooks can run mice. Also serial and Ethernet USB dongles. There are
>> some other devices, as well, and if/when I get around to testing them,
>> I'll
>> comment.
>>
>> Chromeboxes, just FYI, are about 6 inches on a side and only about 1.5"
>> thick. You won't lose much desk real estate to them. They require separate
>> keyboard, mouse (USB, usually) and screen. You pick the screen size. My
>> cousin runs hers using a 24" screen.
>>
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