Chromebook
nounUK /ˈkɹəʊmˌbʊk/ · US /ˈkɹoʊmˌbʊk/
Etymology Blend of Chrome + notebook
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A generic ChromeOS-based network-terminal-style netbook.
- Technically a Chromebook is just a portable computer running Google's Linux-based Chrome OS, but the majority of Chromebooks are light, inexpensive, relatively modest in computing power and storage, and on the small end of the laptop spectrum.2016, Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide:
- You can view a complete list of supported Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chromebases below: (followed by a list of devices from various manufacturers)2016 May 19, Dan Graziano, “These are the Chromebooks that support Android apps”, in CNET:
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- Chrome OS tablets may be the new hotness, but the vast majority of devices that have shipped with Google’s Chrome operating system over the years have been laptops… also known as Chromebooks. But a few years ago we also saw the introduction of a few other categories including Chromeboxes (mini desktop computers), Chromebits (PC-on-a-stick devices), and Chromebases (all-in-one, iMac-like desktops).2019 February 4, Brad Linder, “Chromebases are still a thing”, in Liliputing:
- "Chromebooks, Chromebases, and Chromeboxes automatically manage updates to ensure your device always has the latest software and security features," said Google.2019 December 19, Marius Nestor, “Chrome OS 79 Adds Media Controls in Lock Screen, Mouse Acceleration Control”, in Softpedia News:
- Related terms
- Chromebase, Chromebit, Chromebox, Wintel
- Hypernyms
- netbook