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Mini PCs with Intel Alder Lake-N processors are getting so cheap that some models are competitively priced with premium media streamers like the Apple TV 4K or NVIDIA Shield TV. Case in point: you can pick up a T9 Plus mini PC with an Intel N95 processor for as little as $119.
The 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 1.7″ computer has at least 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for up to three 4K displays. It’s not the most powerful mini PC around, but unlike a dedicated media streaming device, the T9 Plus is a full-fledged computer that can be used with media center software like Kodi or Emby, or as a general-purpose PC.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
PCs
- T9 Plus mini PC w/Intel N95/8GB/256GB for $119 – Amazon (clip coupon)
- T9 Plus mini PC w/Intel N95/16GB/512GB for $154 – Amazon
- Lenovo Legion Go 8.8″ handheld gaming PC w/Ryzen Z1 Extreme/16GB/512GB + Xbox Wireless controller for $650 – AntOnline (via eBay)
- Apple MacBook Air 15.3″ w/M2 for $919 and up – Amazon
Smartphones & Tablets
PC & Mobile accessories
- Cooler master SK622 wireless mechanical tenkeyless backlit keyboard for $30 – Newegg
- Logitech StreamCam 1080p/60fps webcam for $103 – Amazon
- Brother Laser printers for $130 and up – Amazon
- Anker 737 24000 mAh, 140W 3-port power bank + $5 gift card for $92 – Newegg (coupon: SSDN2923)
- JLab Go Air Sport true wireless earbuds for $20 – Amazon
Downloads
- 39 Discworld eBook bundle for $18 – Humble Bundle (US only?)
- Name your price for up to 9 PC Games – Humble Soulslike Bundle
- Infinifactory PC game for free – Epic Games Store
- Yars: Recharged PC game free for Prime members – Amazon Gaming
- Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery VR PC game free for Prime members – Amazon Gaming
You won’t get the streaming services to behave like TV apps on these PCs, even with Kodi. Or have all their features and quality available on browsers. And most bluetooth remotes are hideous.
Bad idea buying this instead of a proper streaming device.
How would you use it like a shield with remote? Like install Kodi, set it to auto launch at startup, but what about controlling it from the couch? Ideally without a wireless mouse and keyboard!
You can get wireless remotes that just connect with bluetooth or some USB dongle. How well they work to give houseguests the comfortingly familiar impression, that you stream everything like a normal person instead of downloading and playing it like a weirdo, is another matter entirely.