An internal battery runs for about four hours with casual use, with MicroUSB charging.
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As for specs, the Kangaroo is powered by an Intel Atom x5 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Also, if it is connected to a keyboard and mouse, users can complete just about any task using an average-sized PC on their desk.
Hence, the need to maintain multiple devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers is no more. Each device is used in different locations for different purposes. There’s 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 included, but the body of the product slots into a small dock that provides an HDMI port, one USB 2.0 and a single USB 3.0 port. Including the power adapter and dock, the Kangaroo weighs 1.04 lb (470 g) and measures 158 mm (6.2 in) in length. First, it has a Fingerprint reader built into the device, allowing for the owner to utilize Windows 10’s new biometric authentication feature, Windows Hello, to remove the hassle of passwords from logging in to your device and apps. The Kangaroo can hop in and out of pockets and can turn just about any monitor you come across into a PC in no time. The Kangaroo comes with a bundle of connectivity options despite being relatively small in stature, letting you operate it like any other PC.
But it also comes with decent hardware that could actually replace a desktop computer (and yet, do not expect the Kangaroo to be up for every task, but only for the typical browsing-chatting-document editing combo).
Kangaroo is available now for $100 on Newegg and will hit online and physical Microsoft Stores sometime in November.
The Kangaroo is highly portable and works with any screen, while running Windows 10.
The best thing about it is that it is listed for $99 on Newegg, which is $50 cheaper than the ECS Liva, which was introduced for $150.
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Since all work and no play makes Jack a boring boy, you can always make use of the Kangaroo to be an entertainment streaming media PC via an HDMI connection on any TV once you are done with your work.
