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The HP Chromebase Is Everything Home Computing Should Be
The All-in-One desktop consolidates power, productivity, and serious polish
Available at Best Buy.
AFTER YEARS OF IDENTIFYING AS DIGITAL NOMADS WHO SWORE BY THE
on-the-go portability of a laptop, we’ve finally started to appreciate the merits of a dedicated home computer. Sure, a laptop is great for life on the move — but the longer our laptop spent parked on our kitchen countertop, the more we realized it just couldn’t match the screen real estate and ergonomic comforts of a proper workstation. Plus, we got tired of recharging it. That said, a lot of desktop set-ups involve bulky CPUs and monitor pairings that require a whole mess of cables — making them less than ideal decor for the heart of our home. Enter the HP Chromebase, a home computer that combines the clean, all-in- one form factor of a laptop with the robust appeal of a desktop. Not only does it integrate a speedy Intel processor, dual speakers, and touch-enabled screen into a single slick package, it also runs on Chrome OS, Google’s powerful yet easy-to-use (and, thanks to automatic background updates, always ready-to-go) operating system. Here are three reasons why the HP Chromebase is ready to serve as your home’s new digital headquarters.
1) IT ADAPTS TO YOUR NEEDS
In a welcome innovation, the HP Chromebase’s 21.5" screen rotates between landscape and portrait orientations with a simple push. When positioned vertically, the screen allows you to view long documents or dinner recipes with less scrolling, making for a much more natural reading experience. And when it comes time to stream a video? Just tilt the screen back to its horizon- tal arrangement for an appropriately cinematic screening.
2) IT’S A 9-TO-5 POWERHOUSE
Not only does the HP Chromebase easily pivot between different screen orientations, it also seam- lessly swaps between work and play. On WFH days, it offers easy web access to Microsoft Office apps, plus a whole host of other productivity and creativity apps via the Google Play Store. Plus, built-in virus protection and a dedicated Titan C security chip ensure that all of your work stays safe and sound.
3) IT MAKES SCREEN TIME MORE SOCIAL — AND MORE SAFE
Install the HP Chromebase in your kitchen so the kids can surf the web while you cook dinner. Wish- ing that an out-of-town family member could join the meal? The computer’s five megapixel webcam boasts excellent clarity, even in low lighting. Mean- while, privacy features help to block any uninvited guests. Family Link tailors various features to dif- ferent age profiles, while a webcam privacy switch guarantees no one sees you raid the fridge at 3 a.m.
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