There are a growing number of pocket-sized computers with Intel Celeron N5105 processors and prices below $200. But while many of them are tiny squares with a handful of ports on the front, back and sides, the JX1 mini PC stands out by putting all of its ports on the back, which could make your […]
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Singles Day deals (11-11-2020)
Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but Singles Day is already upon us. This unofficial shopping holiday began in China a number of years ago and November 11th has since become a bit of a global phenomenon. Names Singles Day because it takes place on 11/11 (get it, they’re all ones… or singles), […]
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Magic Ben MAG1 8.9 inch mini laptop review
It’s tricky to make a great mini-laptop. Want a super-small screen and a device that’s compact enough to fold up and put in your pocket? The you probably aren’t going to get a great keyboard. Need a keyboard that’s comfortable for touch-typing? Then you’ll likely get a larger display… and still not have room for […]
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Singles Day 2019 tech deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be big in the West. But Chinese retailers started celebrating “Singles Day” on 11/11 for the past few decades — and in recent year’s it’s become the top day for online shopping globally. While it hasn’t really caught on in North America, a number of companies that ship Chinese […]
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MAG1 mini-laptop with 8.9 inch display up for pre-order for $630
The MAG1 is a tiny laptop computer with an 8.9 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel touchscreen display, a backlit keyboard, and an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor. First launched in China a few weeks ago, the laptop is now up for pre-order worldwide from GeekBuying, which is selling the MAG1 for $630 and up. There are […]
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One Mix Yoga 7 inch convertible laptop preview
The One Mix Yoga is a curious computer. At first glance it looks like a tiny laptop: it has a QWERTY keyboard, a 7 inch touchscreen display, an Intel processor, and Windows 10 software. But it also has a 360-degree hinge that lets you push the screen all the way back and hold the computer […]
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GeekBox hackable mini PC (mini review)
People have been trying to install Ubuntu on Android TV boxes for as long as companies have been cranking them out. But the Geekbox is something different, because it’s meant to be hacked. Geekbuying sells the Geekbox for $110 (or less if you follow the instructions for a $20 off coupon), and the company sent me […]
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Tronsmart Ara X5 mini PC giveaway
The Tronsmart Ara X5 is a small desktop computer with an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor, Windows 10 software, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It’s not super-powerful, but it packs enough punch to let you surf the web, watch videos, edit documents, or even play some casual games. Geekbuying sells the Ara X5 for $150, […]
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GeekBox is an Android & Ubuntu mini PC… and developer platform
Geekbuying is launching a small computer with an octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 4K video playback. It’s called the Geekbox… and it’s being positioned as much more than just another media streamer. The Geekbox comes with Android and Ubuntu dual-boot software preloaded and there’s […]
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Cube i6 Air 3G dual-boot Android/Windows tablet review
Looking for a low-cost tablet? There are hundreds of models that run Android or Windows software. Trying to decide which operating system to use? Generally if you want a wide selection of touch-friendly, full-screen apps you’re probably better off with Android. If you want support for desktop apps including Office, Firefox, or Photoshop, you’re better […]