Asus is updating its VivoPC line of small form-factor desktop computers with new models sporting Intel Haswell processors. The original VivoPC lineup featured Intel Celeron and Core i5 Ivy Bridge processors, while Notebook Italia reports the new models are powered by new 4th-generation Intel Core family chips. The new Asus VivoPC VM42 is an entry-level […]
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module development kit now available
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module is a tiny PC that’s about the size of a laptop memory stick. It has the same basic guts as a Raspberry Pi single-board computer, including a 700 MHz Broadcom BCM2835 ARM11 processor and 512MB of RAM. But it also has 4GB of flash storage attached the the board. Announced […]
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Giada introduces D2308 tiny desktops with Haswell + NVIDIA
Small form-factor PC maker Giada has made a habit of offering tiny, low-power desktop computers. But the company’s newest models pack a little more power. The Giada D2308 series desktops feature Intel Haswell processors and NVIDIA graphics in a PC that measures 9″ x 6.8″ x 2.15″. While there are certainly more compact computers on […]
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Dell’s tiny Cloud Connect computer learns new tricks
The Dell Wyse Cloud Connect is basically a PC-on-a-stick that runs Google Android and Dell’s custom software. There are dozens of similar devices from Chinese companies… but what makes Dell’s version different is the company’s emphasis on enterprise features that let you use the pocket-sized PC as a thin client, digital signage device, and more. […]
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pcDuino3S is a tiny dual-core PC for $99
The pcDuino3 is a single-board computer that sells for $77, runs Android or Ubuntu Linux, and features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor. But it doesn’t look like your typical computer, since it lacks a case. So meet the pcDuino3S. It’s basically the same system, but in a steel case. The pcDuino3S is available from LinkSprite […]
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IFC6410 Snapdragon 600 dev board now supports Fedora, Ubuntu
The IFC6410 Pico-ITX board is a tiny computer-on-a-board powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor as the Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One M7 smartphones. It sells for $149 and it’s aimed at developers, hobbyists, and others interested in testing their hardware or software designs… but thanks to a few recent developments, you can […]
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Asus Eee Box EB1036 is a Celeron J1900-powered mini PC
Earlier this year Asus introduced a tiny desktop computer called the Eee Box EB1037, featuring a low-power Intel Celeron J1900 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 820M graphics, support for up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. That system still isn’t available for purchase yet, but its little sibling is. You can now buy the […]
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Raydget MiniPCs are pocket-sized desktops PCs with ultrabook parts
Take the guts of an ultrabook and stick it into a roughly smartphone-sized device and what do you get? A tiny desktop called the Raydget SlimBox IV, apparently. Communication Technology Ltd has unveiled a new line of miniature desktops with support for Celeron through Core i7 processors. The Raydget SlimBox IV is a thin model with […]
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12 Intel-powered mini PCs for $300 or less
There was a time when small laptop computers cost a small fortune. Then netbooks came along and showed that miniaturization didn’t need to be expensive: Computers  makers could use cheap parts and sell the resulting mini-laptops at cheap prices. Over the last few years something similar’s been happening on the desktop PC space. Folks looking for […]
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Gigabyte BRIX tiny, low-power PC now available for under $130
The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BXBT-2807 is a tiny desktop computer with a 4.3 Watt, Intel Celeron N2807 Bay Trail processor and Intel HD graphics. It’s not just the 4.5″ x 4.2″ x 2.2″ computer that’s small though: So is the price tag. Gigabyte is now selling its low-power BRIX PC for $130 or less. It’s available from Newegg […]