There are a growing number of handheld gaming PCs on the market, with a wide variety of designs, features, and performance levels. Some are even a little customizable, allowing you to increase the storage or even replace the screen with an after-market upgrade. But you know what’s really customizable? A DIY solution that’s designed to let […]
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Review: 4×4 mini PC with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor
When mini PC maker GEEKOM unveiled the GEEKOM Mini IT13 in August, the computer was billed as “The World’s First Mini PC Powered By The 13th Gen i9 CPU” with “groundbreaking performance.” And it was all going to be crammed into the familiar NUC 4×4 inch form-factor. But it takes more than putting a high-performance […]
This 4×4 motherboard is available with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H processor
The Simply NUC Onyx line of computers are compact desktop PCs that come with a choice of 45-watt Intel Core i5-13500H, Core i7-13700H, or Core i9-13900H processors based on Intel Raptor Lake architecture. Starting prices for fully configured systems range from $699 to $999 depending on the processor. Simply NUC began selling its Onyx-branded PCs […]
Lilbits: Asus NUC products are official, iPhone 15 will feature USB-C, and closer look at two new handheld gaming PCs
A year after first going up for pre-order, the AYN Loki began shipping to customers last week. Was it worth the wait? According to a 30-minute video review from Retro Games Corps, the answer seems to be… definitely maybe? While the Loki isn’t the most powerful handheld gaming PC around, at $250 it’s one of […]
SimplyNUC Onyx is a 4×4 mini PC with up to Core i9-13900H and 96GB of RAM
SimplyNUC has unveiled one of the first compact desktop computers with a 4″ x 4″ motherboard to support up to an Intel Core i9 processor. The company says the SimplyNUC Onyx will be available for pre-order starting August 29, with prices starting at $699 for an entry-level model with an Intel Core i5-13500H processor. The […]
Asus will make, sell, and support NUC systems after Intel stops
Intel recently announced that it was ending direct investment in the NUC business a decade after launching the first system in its Next Unit of Computing family. But that doesn’t mean the NUC line of compact computers are dead. Mini PC provider Simply NUC responded to the news by saying it plans to continue supporting […]
Intel is shutting down its NUC PC business a decade after launch
Intel is best known for making chips, but for the past ten years the company has also been designing and selling computers under the NUC brand. NUC stands for Next Unit of Computing, and the idea a decade ago was to give Intel a platform to push its vision of what a computer could be… […]
Intel’s NUC 13 Pro “Desk Edition” mini PCs feature an updated design
Intel’s NUC Pro line of compact desktop computers tend to get a processor update every year. Occasionally Intel also upgrades or changes the port selection or adds other features like optional support for swappable lids to add features like wireless charging. But one thing the company hasn’t changed much in recent years is the design: […]
Intel NUC 13 Rugged “Bravo Canyon” is a small, fanless PC powered by Alder Lake-N
The upcoming Intel NUC 13 Rugged is a small, fanless computer with a dust-resistant chassis and passive heat dissipation that should allow 24/7 operation. Intel positions its NUC Rugged systems as solutions for use in warehouses, factories, digital signage, or other environments where a more traditional PC may not be the best option. But the last […]
Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions
Device makers have been using E Ink displays for eBook readers for two decades. But in recent years E Ink has been pushing into other areas including wearables, signage, and even architectural applications. Now the company is partnering with Sharp to bring “Digital Posters” to Japan. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around […]