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Intel’s Kaby Lake NUC mini PCs now available with Optane memory

Intel Optane memory is a new type of speedy, non-volatile solid state storage that can be used like an SSD… except that for now it’s way more expensive. So Intel’s first consumer versions of Optane memory are small modules meant to offer speedy cache performance when used alongside a larger hard drive or SSD. And […]

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Bben MN10 is an Apollo Lake mini PC with 3GB RAM, 64GB storage

Earlier this year Chinese device maker Bben unveiled a line of PC-on-a-stick computers with Intel Apollo Lake processors. Now you can buy one. The Bben mini PC with an Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage is now available from AliExpress for $130 and up. Note that the “and up” […]

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Toshiba dynaEdge Mobile Mini PC with Skylake CPU means business

Toshiba’s dynaEdge Mobile Mini PC DE-100 is a full-fledged computer stuffed into an 11 ounce case that measures about 6.5″ x 3.3″ x 0.8″. It features an Intel Core M Skylake processor and a battery that allows the little PC to function for a while even when it’s unplugged. The dynaEdge is designed for use […]

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ACEPC AK1 mini PC features Celeron J3455 Apollo Lake CPU, Windows 10

Want to buy an entry-level Intel NUC mini-computer with an Apollo Lake Processor? A barebones model will set you back just $133. But that price doesn’t include memory, storage, or an operating system. The best price I’ve seen for a model with 2GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage, and Windows 10 is $225. But […]

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Shuttle X1 mini gaming desktops now available (for $1715 and up)

As expected, small form-factor PC maker Shuttle is entering the compact gaming PC business. After teasing a new mini gaming desktop called the Shuttle X1 in June, the company is now selling the “gaming nano” computer. With a starting price of $1715, the Shuttle X1 isn’t exactly cheap. But it packs a lot of power […]

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You can buy this 18-carat gold mini PC… for $1 million

Swiss company Prime Computer offers a line of small, fanless desktop computers that are basically modified versions of Intel’s NUC mini PCs. Priced at 1,099 Swiss Franks ($1135) and up, they’re not exactly cheap. But now the company is offering something really special (and expensive): a computer covered in 18-carat gold. It’s a limited-edition model […]

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ECDREAM A9 is a $100 pocket-sized PC-on-a-stick with Intel Apollo Lake

Intel has yet to release a Compute Stick mini PC featuring an Apollo Lake processor, but third-party device makers have begun serving that niche. Earlier this year, Bben unveiled a PC-on-a-stick with an Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core processor, but it’s not available for purchase yet. Now ECDream has launched another PC stick with a 6 […]

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MSI Cubi 3 Plus is a compact desktop with up to a Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake CPU

MSI introduced the Cubi 3 mini computer in June, featuring a fanless design and support for laptop-class, 15 watt Intel Kaby Lake-U dual-core chips. Now the company is preparing to launch a bigger, more powerful model called the Cubi 3 Plus. It’s not fanless, and it’s not quite as compact. But it supports up to […]