Samsung Chromebox

Easy to set up ; Snappy web browsing ; Chrome OS improvements ; Small and attractive

No HDMI ; Poor built-in speakers ; Still underpowered ; Limited file compatibility

There's no denying that the Samsung Chromebox XE300M22 faces an uphill struggle. We're increasingly accessing the internet through our mobile devices, from laptops to tablets and smartphones.

So, moan, moan, moan? Well, I guess so but that’s resistance for you. Google Chrome OS takes you out of your comfort zone and the grumbling starts because you have to learn to do things differently. Beyond Google’s own compulsive yearnings to fondle...