Cracking Open the Samsung Chromebox Series 3
The Samsung Chromebox Series 3 is the first desktop computer designed specifically for Google's Chrome operating system. And despite its resemblance to Apple's Mac Mini, the Series 3 isn't your average desktop. On this week's episode of Cracking Open, I take you inside the first Chromebox and show you how it's different from a conventional desktop computer.
Given Chrome OS's Web-centric nature (where the heavy lifting is done in the cloud), Chromeboxes don't need a lot of high-end hardware. Our test unit had a 1.9GHz Intel Celeron Processor (B840), Intel HD Graphics 1000, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 16GB SanDisk SSD, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n support.
Full teardown gallery: Cracking Open the Samsung Chromebox Series 3
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Easy to crack open
Getting into the Chromebox is a snap -- just pop off the bottom cover. Once you're inside, you can remove individual components either by hand or with a small Phillips screwdriver. The power supply is located along the side of the case and below it is a small circuit board with the Developer Mode switch. Ther... [Read more]
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