LattePanda’s single-board computers fit loosely into the same category as Raspberry Pi’s tiny PCs aimed at educators, students, makers, and other enthusiasts. But LattePanda’s mini PCs pack a lot more horsepower and app compatibility than most single-board computers. That’s because they feature Intel x86 processors rather than ARM chips. But that hardware comes at a […]
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Smach Z handheld gaming PC will support up to Radeon Vega 11 graphics
After years of development, Smach finally started showing gameplay videos of the Smach Z handheld gaming PC last year, and began bringing working prototypes to trade shows this year. Last month YouTuber The Phawx started posting in-depth hands-on videos of a prototype he received from Smach. And now Smach is showing off the latest versions […]
Raspberry Pi Zero W + old DVD player = portable Kodi media center
Back in the days when most of us weren’t already carrying tiny screens in our pockets capable of streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, there was a market for portable DVD players. You don’t see these portable media players in electronics stores as much as you used to. But if you’ve […]
BBC to give a million mini PCs to school kids this fall
The BBC has announced a plan to distribute a million tiny computers to students starting secondary school this fall. The 11-year-olds will get one of the BBC’s new Micro Bit devices which are designed to help kids learn to code and use technology. The Micro Bit hardware is still under development, but it’s expected to be […]
$25 Raspberry Pi Model A mini-computer now available in Europe
Less than a year after the Raspberry Pi foundation launched a $35 barebones mini-computer, a second model has launched. The Raspberry Pi Model A is basically a stripped down version of the Model B that’s been available since early 2012, but the new version sells for about $25Â (plus VAT). It’s already available for purchase in […]
VIA launches APC Paper $99 Android PC and Rock $79 board
VIA is following up the $49 APC computer board with a more powerful APC Rock board which is available for pre-order for $79. You can also opt for a $99 APC Paper, which is basically the rock covered in a recycled cardboard and aluminum case designed to make the system look like a book. While […]
Xi3 introduces $399 Z3RO mini-computer
Small form-factor, modular computer maker Xi3 made headlines last week by partnering with Valve to introduce a “Steam Box,” a Linux-based computer designed to run Valve’s popular platform for downloading and playing PC games. But the Steam Box isn’t the only new computer from Xi3. The company also introduced a tiny PC called the Z3RO […]
Hands-on with the Velocity Micro Edge Mini $499 mini-desktop
The Velocity Micro Edge Mini is a tiny desktop computer with an Intel Core i3 processor, Intel HD 4000 graphics, and a solid state disk. It measures just 4.3″ x 4.3′ x 1.5″, but offers enough power to serve as a full desktop PC or a home media center. Velocity Micro plans to sell the […]
CuBox mini-computer goes Pro with 2GB of RAM
Dozens of device makers started flooding the market with ARM-based mini computers like the MK802, UG802, and Minix NEO G4 in 2012. But the CuBox, which was announced in 2011, predates them all. The little computer measures just 2″ x 2″ x 2″ and weighs about 3 ounces. It has an 800 MHz Marvell Armada […]