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Reddit mentions of LG ChromeBase 22CV241-W 22-Inch All-in-One Cloud Desktop
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of LG ChromeBase 22CV241-W 22-Inch All-in-One Cloud Desktop. Here are the top ones.
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Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz2 GB DDR3L SDRAM16 GB Solid-State Drive, Cloud based device with free Google Drive storage. Microsoft Office is not compatible but Microsoft Web Apps are compatible (free cloud version of Office)22-Inch ScreenWLAN: Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n, BT Combo, LAN: 10/100/1000
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Based on your post and some comments, it feels like this is more an excuse to bitch about a brand your dislike (Apple) than search for actual answers, but nevertheless, only two real possibilities come to mind:
1.) Chromebase (http://www.amazon.com/LG-ChromeBase-22CV241-W-22-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00JR625WO). The specs are in-line with normal Chromebooks, which is to say not great (and definitely not nearing an iMac), but it's about the only other device I can think of with that form factor (and it fully supports Linux, or should anyways).
2.) An iMac. If you search Apple's site, you can often save a good chunk of money buying refurb (and their refurb policy is excellent; new battery and basing, same warranty as new) and even more if you have an EDU address for a student discount. I'd look there or maybe buy an older, used one and plunk Linux down on top of it.
Also, while your one-off should be reasonably trivial, I can't imagine anyone actually designing such a device, neat though it sounds. There's virtually no Linux device (save for Android) in existence where it's particularly profitable nor gaining any notable market share, so I can't imagine designing a seemingly-niche form factor (and one often aimed at less-technical users) for Linux.
I know they want a Mac, but it sounds like they could use a chromebook, or even better the LG chrome base
I bought one of these in black used for almost a hundred bucks less than the 349 price tag, and it rocks!
My wife and I each have a Mac, but we have little ones who could cause repair damage greater than or equal to the cost of one of these so we let them use it for their school work and youtube or whatever.
If they are completely dead set on a mac, buy a used 2012 13" macbook pro or 15" if it's in the budget, then upgrade the internals with more RAM and an SSD. This will take some time and and about twice the money of the chrome solution, but it will be a reliable budget Mac that should work for several years.
The Samsung Chromebook 2 offers more than what you need. If you get it, I'm almost sure you'd be satisfied. It's a pretty good deal for $300 too.
If you don't need the portability, I suggest looking into the LG ChromeBase.
It's the monitor with Chrome OS, a keyboard & a mouse bundled together.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-ChromeBase-22CV241-W-22-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00JR625WO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415784879&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+chromebase
EDIT: ChromeBase=$319.99 with free shipping on Amazon
I got my parents chromebox all in ones and they are very happy with them. The best part about this is that I don't have to remove spyware for them every other weekend and they can use google docs etc. https://www.amazon.com/LG-ChromeBase-22CV241-W-22-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00JR625WO
You mean something like this?
They also make Chromebook desktop boxes that are not all-in-ones