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24 alternatives to Chromebit (Pre launch)

Turn any device into a computer with this tiny device

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Chromebit (Pre launch) launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Chromebit▲281

   Turn any old monitor or TV into a computer

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Neverware▲153

   Turn any computer into a Chromebook

   2016 · chromeos.google · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Breadware Mega-B▲86

   Turn anything into a smart device

   2017 · groupgets.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Microbit▲153

   BBC's handheld, programmable computer given free to UK kids

   2016 · microbit.org · its alternatives →

5. 5
   LittleBits - the bitLab▲84

   The Marketplace For User-Generated Hardware

   2014 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   1Cables▲79

   Turn your smartphone into a computer.

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   BitBite▲118

   Track And Improve Your Eating Habits (pre-launch)

   2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TouchPico▲76

   Turn any surface into a touch screen (pre-launch)

   2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   TinyScreen▲94

   Put A Tiny Screen On Almost Anything

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Chrome Remote Desktop▲191

    Access your computer from your iOS device

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    CHIP▲250

    The world's first nine dollar computer (pre-launch)

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Socket▲148

    Turn any lightbulb into a smart bulb

    2016 · hubbell.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Google Chromebit▲3

    Chrome OS in a stick

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Chronos▲229

    Turn any watch into a smartwatch

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Touchjet WAVE▲110

    Turn Your TV into a Touchscreen

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Chromebook Pixel▲81

    Google's answer to the new Macbook

    2015 · store.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Littlebits▲93

    Programmable modules that snap together

    2013 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Fluid▲215

    Turn Your Favorite Web Apps into Real Mac Apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Marvel Android Export▲123

    Turn prototypes into Android Apps in one click

    2015 · marvelapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    8bitdash▲95

    Animated 8-bit browser home screens

    2015 · 8bitdash.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Limitless▲90

    A productivity companion for Chrome

    2013 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Chromebit (Pre-release)▲1

    Chromebook dongle for under $100

    2015 · mashable.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Chromebit▲5

    The best device platform to run your digital signs

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Andy▲127

    Run Android on your Mac or PC

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →