At the Google for India event in New Delhi, the search giant announced that the ASUS Chromebit — a full-fledged Chrome OS machine the size of a HDMI stick — will be launching in the country in January for ₹7,999 ($120).
Here’s what’s powering the ASUS Chromebit:
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3288-C Mali T764 quad-core GPU |
| Storage | 16GB eMMC |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR3L |
| Network | Dual-band 802.11 ac Wifi, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2×2 spatial streams |
| Connectivity | HDMI out 1x USB 2.0 Bluetooth 4.0 BR/EDR/LE Smart Ready controller |
| Power | 12V, 1.5A, 18W adapter Proprietary connector |
| Dimensions | 123 x 31 x 17 mm |
| Weight | 75 g |
The Chromebit is Google’s alternative to the Intel Compute Stick, an HDMI dongle powered by an Intel Atom CPU that runs Windows 10. The Compute Stick is currently available in the country for ₹8,348 ($124).
Interested in knowing more about the Chromebit? Read our review for all the details:
ASUS Chromebit review