The was a revolutionary "PC-on-a-stick" released in 2015 for approximately $85 . Designed to turn any monitor or TV with an HDMI port into a fully functional ChromeOS computer, it became a popular, minimalist solution for both casual users and businesses.

Watch this hands-on demo to see how the Chromebit transforms a standard display into a ChromeOS workstation: ASUS Chromebit hands on review and complete demo Inspire2Rise YouTube• Dec 16, 2015 The Rise of the "Desktop-on-a-Stick"

: Powered by a Rockchip RK3288 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

: Plugs directly into an HDMI slot, making it ideal for wall-mounted TVs.

The Chromebit found a unique niche in several areas before its discontinuation: