Chromebox comes with a Google's Chrome Web browser and numerous apps for Google services, including Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube and Hangouts chats.
You can get apps for non-Google services, too, but not as many as you'd find for Windows and Mac computers.
If you need professional apps such as Adobe's Photoshop or Microsoft's Office, look elsewhere. The tools available with Chrome OS are adequate for basic functions, but they aren't robust.
Another shortcoming of Chrome OS is its need for a constant Internet connection.
Another complaint is that you'll have to decide whether you want to use the Chromebox as a general-purpose computer or as a streaming device.
