Zotac’s first Steam Machine is a tiny desktop computer with NVIDIA GTX 970M graphics, 4 HDMI 2.0 ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and Valve’s Steam Operating system pre-loaded. It’s expected to be available in November for about $1000. There’s no doubt the Zotac Steam Machine SN970 is designed for gamers. But what if you want […]
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MSI S120 is a small, fanless notebook
MSI plans to launch a portable notebook with an Intel Atom processor, an 11.6 inch display, and a fanless design later this year. It’s called the MSI S120, and the folks at Notebook Italia spotted the laptop at the Computex show in Taiwan earlier this month. On paper, the MSI S120 looks like the company’s […]
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Wibtek Q7 is a stackable mini PC (with projector, battery modules)
We’ve seen projects to build modular smartphones, tablets, and even smartwatches recently. But Chinese company Wibtek is showing off something a little different: a modular desktop PC with stackable components that let you add features including a an optical disc drive, battery, and projector. OK, you could make the case that most desktop PCs are modular, since […]
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This keyboard is also a projector
Folks have been cramming fully functional computers into keyboard cases for years. But most PC-in-a-keyboard systems are missing an important element: a display. The KoBoJet keyboard from Taiwanese company Sho U doesn’t need a display though… because it has a built-in pico projector which lets you shine a screen onto any available surface. On the other […]
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Shuttle introduces NUC-style mini computers
PC maker Shuttle has been offering small form-factor desktop computers longer than most companies. But over the past few years, we’ve seen some really tiny computers from other manufacturers, so Shuttle has decided to launch its own systems based on Intel’s NUC design. Shuttle is showing of the NC01 and NS01 NUC-format computers at Computex this week. These […]
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Quanta shows a Core M Compute Stick protoype
Later this year Intel plans to launch a PC-on-a-stick with an Intel Core M processor. Code-named Cedar City, it’s not expected to launch until the fourth quarter of the year. But Taiwanese device manufacturer Quanta is already showing off a prototype of a PC stick with a Core M chip. It’s not clear if this […]
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Asus Pen Stick is a Windows 10, Cherry Trail PC-on-a-stick
Intel may not be planning to offer a Compute Stick with an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor. But it looks like Asus is. Asus is showing off a tiny computer called the Asus Pen Stick this week at Computex. It’s a PC-on-a-stick featuring a Cherry Trail CPU, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and Windows 10 […]
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Toshiba unveils Astrea 2-in-1 PC with Intel Skylake CPU, 4K display
The Toshiba Astrea is a convertible laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen display and a 360 degree hinge which lets you fold the screen all the way back and use the computer in tablet mode. Microsoft unveiled the Astrea during a keynote at the Computex show this week, but it probably won’t be available for purchase […]
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Foxconn Kangaroo, Quanta Compute Plug join the mini PC parade
Microsoft has revealed two new tiny computers coming from Taiwanese manufacturers Foxconn and Quanta. The Quanta Compute Plug is a PC built into a device the size of a power adapter (and which you can actually use as a USB power adapter), while the Foxconn Kangaroo is a pocket-sized desktop computer that you can carry with you […]
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Intel wants to bring wireless charging to hotels, restaurants, cars
Wireless charging technology lets you recharge the battery in your smartphone, laptop, or other gadgets without plugging in a cable. This can make charging your phone as simple as placing it on a table (or charging pad) when you’re not using it. Right now there are a few different competing standards for wireless charging: the […]