The GMK NucBox is a tiny desktop PC that that measures 2.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″ and weighs about 5 ounces. It’s a full-fledged computer that ships with Windows 10, and which can run other desktop operating systems including Ubuntu Linux. But what if you just want to use it as a media center? That’s […]
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Ubuntu Linux on the GMK NucBox 2.4 inch mini PC
The GMK NucBox is a tiny computer that fits in the palm of your hand, but which is a full-fledged desktop computer with a 10-watt Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. It ships with Windows 10, and when I reviewed a pre-release version of the NucBox this summer, I […]
OneGx1 Pro mini gaming laptop now available for $1360 and up
The One Netbook OneGx1 Pro is a tiny gaming laptop with a 7 inch full HD touchscreen display, support for optional game controllers that can attach to the sides of the notebook, and an Intel Core i7-1160G7 Tiger Lake processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It’s basically a souped up version of the OneGx1 that […]
One Netbook’s next mini-laptop packs a 10.1 inch screen, Tiger Lake processor
One Netbook has released a line of mini-laptops with display sizes ranging from 7 inches to 8.4 inches and a variety of features including pen support, 360-degree hinges, full-sized ports, and detachable game controllers. So what’s next? The company is going bigger and faster. One Netbook has begun teasing its next mini-laptop, although the new […]
Banana Pi BPI-M5 is a single-board PC with Amlogic S905X3 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor
3 Comments on Banana Pi BPI-M5 is a single-board PC with Amlogic S905X3 quad-core Cortex-A55 processorThe folks at Banana Pi have been cranking out single-board computers for a few years that look like Raspberry Pi devices, but which sport different specs. The next model will be the Banana Pi BPI-M5, a little computer that measures about 3.6″ x 2.4″ and which supports Linux and Android operating systems. It’s a follow-up to […]
HackBoard 2 is a single-board PC with Celeron N4020 for $99 and up (crowdfunding)
The HackBoard 2 is a single-board computer with an Intel Celeron N4020 Gemini Lake Refresh processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and support for up to 4TB of NVMe storage (sold separately). Measuring about 4.7″ x 3.2″, the HackBoard 2 is larger than a Raspberry Pi, but still pretty tiny by desktop computer […]
Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs (with Ryzen 4000 and Tiger Lake chips)
Small form-factor desktop computer company Simply NUC has introduces two new computers that look nearly identical on the outside, but which feature different hardware on the inside. The Simply NUC Topaz is a mini PC with an Intel Tiger Lake processor, Intel Xe graphics, and a starting price of $559, while the Simply NUC Ruby is available […]
Lilbits: GMK’s 2.4 inch mini PC is now available, Android picks up new features, and Raspberry Pi OS gains performance enhancements
2 Comments on Lilbits: GMK’s 2.4 inch mini PC is now available, Android picks up new features, and Raspberry Pi OS gains performance enhancementsThe 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 […]
Intel NUC mini PC with Tiger Lake coming this month (gaming model in early 2021)
Intel’s next tiny desktop computer is likely coming this month, and it’ll be the first member of the Intel NUC family powered by an Intel Tiger Lake processor… but it won’t be the last. Earlier this year FanlessTech revealed that we could expect Intel’s Panther Canyon NUC with an Intel Tiger Lake processor by the end […]
NanoPi R4S is a tiny headless PC with RK3399 processor and two Gigabit Ethernet ports
10 Comments on NanoPi R4S is a tiny headless PC with RK3399 processor and two Gigabit Ethernet portsThe latest tiny, low-power computer from FriendlyELEC is a 2.6″ x 2.6″ single-board PC with a Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor, support for up to 4GB of RAM, and a microSD card for storage. The NanoPi R4S doesn’t have a video out port, so it’s not designed to be plugged into a TV or monitor for […]
ASRock Mars 4000U is a Ryzen mini PC that’s just 1 inch thick
ASRock’s latest small form-factor desktop computer is a mini PC that measures 7.6″ x 5.9″ x 1″ and which is powered by an AMD Ryzen 4000U series “Renoir” processor. That’s a line of 15 watt chips more commonly found in laptops, but a growing number of small desktops use Renoir chips as well. The new ASRock […]
Mele PCG02 PC stick now available with 8GB RAM and Celeron J4125
This summer Chinese device maker Mele launched a computer-on-a-stick featuring an Intel Gemini Lake processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an Ethernet port. Now the company has an updated model with more of everything (except ports). The updated Mele PCG02 is a fanless PC stick with a faster processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of […]