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Lilbits: GMK’s 2.4 inch mini PC is now available, Android picks up new features, and Raspberry Pi OS gains performance enhancements

The GMK NucBox mini PC that I reviewed this summer is now available for purchase from GMK or Amazon, no crowdfunding campaign required. The unit I tested in August was a pre-release model and offered decent performance for a Windows PC in a 2.4″ x 2.4 ” x 1.7″ case. But I wasn’t able to […]

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Pantera Pico PC is a 2.4 inch PC with more ports than most (crowdfunding)

There are a growing number of tiny desktop computers measuring about 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.6″. Most seem to be based on the same reference design as the Chuwi LarkBox, which was the first to launch, although there are some differences in processor and storage options. But the Pantera Pico PC from XDO is the […]

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Xiaomi is crowdfunding a 2.4 inch mini PC (that looks just like the other ones)

Xiaomi is the latest Chinese company to introduce a 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″ mini-desktop computer that’s small enough to carry in a pocket. The Xiaomi Youpin Ningmei Cube seems to be based on the same reference design as the Chuwi LarkBox, GMK NucBox, and similar devices like the XCY X51. Xiaomi’s version is up […]

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Chuwi LarkBox Pro 2.4 inch mini PC is faster, cheaper than the LarkBox

The Chuwi LarkBox is a tiny desktop computer that’s small enough to hold in the palm of your hand, but which has enough horsepower to function as a simple Windows or Linux PC, media center, or signage system, among other things. Now Chuwi has added a slightly more powerful version to the LarkBox family. Like […]

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First Look: GMK NucBox 2.4 inch mini PC hits Indiegogo August 25 for $159 and up

The GMK NucBox is a tiny desktop computer small enough to hold in the palm of your hand, but powerful enough to handle 4K video playback and many common tasks thanks to its 10-watt Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor. GMK plans to begin taking pre-orders for $159 and up through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that […]

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GMK NucBox 2.4 inch mini PC coming soon for $209 (or $159 during crowdfunding)

The GMK NucBox is a desktop computer stuffed into a 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″ box. While it looks nearly identical to several other recent mini PCs, it’s the most powerful to date thanks to its 10-watt Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor. First unveiled a few days ago, the GMK NucBox is heading to Indiegogo […]

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XCY X51 is a tiny Windows computer packed inside a 2.4 inch box

This summer Chinese PC maker Chuwi introduced a mini desktop computer called the Chuwi LarkBox, featuring a 10 watt Intel Celeron processor, Windows 10 software, and a tiny case that measures just 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″. Now another Chinese PC maker is copying the idea. The new XCY X51 is exactly the same size as […]