Google and Back Market Offer $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Stick to Revive Old Computers
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Summary
Google has partnered with Back Market to offer a $3 ChromeOS Flex USB stick that can revive old computers by installing the lightweight ChromeOS operating system. The USB kit makes it easy to breathe new life into outdated laptops and computers, with sales limited to three sticks per customer. ChromeOS Flex is positioned as a cost-effective solution for extending the lifespan of aging hardware.
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A new partnership with Google will make that process even easier with an inexpensive $3 USB stick that can inject outdated machines with ChromeOS.
Google has highlighted its partnership with Back Market in a blog post on The Keyword, with the 'ChromeOS Flex USB Kit' now available for purchase at Back Market's website.
Sales are limited to three USB sticks per customer, but the same
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