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Blackview launches super mini PC MP80 with 12th Gen Intel®: Possibly the tiniest PC in the world! About one-third the size of a palm

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 5, 2023 / News / Mini PC / 4 Comments

SPONSORED NEWS – In today’s fast-paced world, whether for office tasks, post-work entertainment, or college studies, people usually prioritize convenience, efficiency, and portability over top-tier performance when using a PC. Traditional desktops are bulky and impractical to carry, while laptops, though portable, can be costly and have limited expandability. Therefore, in order to address these […]

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Khadas Mind portable workstation review – the coolest mini PC I’ve ever seen

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 31, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Crowdfunded, Mini PC / 6 Comments

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – We’ve been reviewing several mini PCs in the past year and it’s no wonder that this form factor has become so popular because they are both portable and powerful. With a mini PC, you don’t need a lot of room on your desk for one, and at the same time, small doesn’t

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GEEKOM AS 6 mini PC review – pintsized PC packs a punch

By Matt Gregersen / July 27, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Mini PC / 2 Comments

REVIEW – If you told me in 2004 that in a few short years there would exist PCs (and Macs of course) that would be the size of a small stack of CDs, I would have rolled my eyes at you. My latest gaming PC then was the size of a small refrigerator, and laptops

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GEEKOM Mini IT 11 MINI PC review

By Julian Perry / July 12, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Mini PC / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I have been fortunate to be able to test several mini PCs as a search for my new compact setup and possibly use them to replace my laptop and my larger computers in my home office/studio. So far, all the mini PCs I have tested have been built with AMD CPUs. Now I

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This mini PC will fit in your pocket and won’t break your budget

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 10, 2023 / News / computer, Mini PC / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – Mini PCs make it easy to add a computer to any room in your home because they are small and don’t take up that much space. You can even take one with you when you travel if you pair it with one of the many USB-C monitors that we’ve reviewed here on

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Save $50 off this powerful mini PC featuring an Intel NUC 12 Serpent Canyon

By Julian Perry / July 5, 2023 / News / Computer Gear, Mini PC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – These days, technology is everywhere and getting better and more advanced each and every day. Is it about time for you to upgrade that old PC but you are hesitating because you are sure that the kind of power that you need will come in a package that is wrapped in a big

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KAMRUI Mini PC review

By Julian Perry / June 25, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Mini PC / 4 Comments

REVIEW – A few months ago I tested the ACEMAGICIAN AMR5 mini PC and I loved it so much that I have since been using it in place of my laptop that developed a power problem. I have also been replacing all of my outdated computers with mini PCs, and I was happy to test

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XULU XR1 Max Mini PC Launches on Kickstarter – A Compact Computing Powerhouse!

By Joe Porletto / June 23, 2023 / News / computer, Crowdfunded, Mini PC / 7 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It seems like large, over-the-top PC builds are all the rage today. But, for every neon-lit, liquid-cooled, monster tower computer, there’s a PC building enthusiast running out of desk space. For those of us looking to save some room on our desktops, the XULU XR1 Max Mini PC is making its debut

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Pump up your workflow with this Lenovo ThinkCentre mini PC

By Jessica Kanzler / March 22, 2023 / News / Mini PC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Let’s be real — we could all benefit from more powerful computing. Whether you’re a daily user of the internet and productivity applications, or you’re a serious developer running programs and writing code to make a living, or a student who is experimenting with all areas of the digital realm, finding your calling

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ACEMAGICIAN AD03 N95 Intel 12th Gen N95 Mini PC review

By Julian Perry / March 12, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Mini PC / 5 Comments

REVIEW – A few months ago I tested the ACEMAGICIAN AMR5 mini PC and I loved it so much that it is the PC that I use most frequently in my home office for regular browsing, documents, and audio and video editing. Last month, my EDC laptop developed an issue with the power port that

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ACEMAGICIAN AMD Ryzen 5 5600U Mini PC review

By Julian Perry / February 13, 2023 / Reviews / computer, Computer Gear, Mini PC / 2 Comments

REVIEW – A few months ago I tested the ACEMAGICIAN AMR5 mini PC and I loved it so much that it is the PC that I used most frequently in my home office for regular browsing, documents, and audio and video editing. Last month, my EDC laptop developed an issue with the power port that

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ACEMAGICIAN AMR5 Mini PC review

By Julian Perry / October 19, 2022 / Reviews / Computer Gear, Mini PC / 4 Comments

REVIEW – In November 2020, I tested and reviewed a mini PC that I really liked and that I still currently use as a part of my Podcast production workflow. However, it is somewhat underpowered for tasks like efficiently rendering large video files in raw format and editing high-resolution photos, etc. While I am not

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Xidu PhilMac Mini PC review

By Julian Perry / November 22, 2020 / Reviews / Mini PC / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Lately I have been looking to add efficiency to some of my workflows and processes by utilizing “small” computers with low power consumption. I currently use a couple of Raspberry Pi 4B computers to power my DakBoard displays. I recently decided to redesign the way my call-in process for my podcast is handled

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Minisforum EliteMini H31G PC review

By David Ferreira / November 15, 2020 / Reviews / Computer Gear, Mini PC / 3 Comments

REVIEW – It seems the most neglected category of computer these days is the desktop. In a mad rush to put everyone into a laptop or tablet, manufacturers have left the desktop market to those who want to build their own custom rig or to bland offerings that do little to distinguish themselves from the

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Azulle Byte3 fanless mini desktop PC review

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 8, 2019 / Reviews / Mini PC, PC / 8 Comments

REVIEW – Desktop PCs don’t seem to get the love that laptops get these days. Most people want a small laptop that they can carry around with them where ever they go. But what about people who don’t need a portable computer setup and want a Windows PC that has a small footprint and one that’s

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Azulle Access3 stick PC review

By Mike Dixon / November 14, 2018 / Reviews / Mini PC, PC / 1 Comment

REVIEW – When the chance to review the Azulle Access3 mini PC stick computer came along, I hesitated and thought that this was either going to be a real punishing review or something that surprised me – and I decided to take a chance with it. What is it? The Azulle Access3 is a fanless

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Android Mini PC review

By Liz Rodriguez / September 24, 2013 / Reviews / Android, HDMI, Mini PC / 17 Comments

I am what is considered a “cord cutter”. I’ve decided to not to pay to watch traditional TV via a cable or satellite TV provider. Instead, I read and/or watch my news on my computer, phone or tablet via subscriptions to YouTube channels, Netflix, and various online services. I recently got to review a popular

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Probox2 Mini Android PC review

By John Schettino / February 3, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Android TV, Audio, Video, TV, Mini PC / 12 Comments

The Probox2 (sold by W2COMP) is a recent entry in the Android TV (or Android Stick PC) category. These devices fit somewhere between the size of a fat USB memory stick and a deck of cards and are full Android devices. They usually have DVI video-out, one or more USB ports, WiFi, and sometimes wired Ethernet

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CX-01 Mini Android PC Android TV Box – Cheap(er) Droid

By Ian Lim / July 31, 2012 / Reviews / Android, Mini PC / 3 Comments

We mentioned the MK-802 Thumbstick (which BTW is now available in 1GB RAM) in May, now there’s an even cheaper option on the market (albeit for a slightly lower spec). The CX-01 Mini Android PC TV Box from PandaWill runs Android 4.0 and comes with 512MB Ram, 4GB of storage, a Cotex A5 1GHz processor,

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ViewSonic takes on small-format computing with VOT132 PC mini

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 19, 2009 / News / Mini PC, Spotlight Gadgets, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 5 Comments

ViewSonic has expanded into the small-format PC market with the VOT132 PC mini. Weighing in at just over a pound, this tiny computer offers real performance in a miniature package with Win 7 OS, Intel(r) Atom(tm) 330 processor, latest NVIDIA(r) ION GPU, built-in Wi-Fi and 2GB internal memory and an optional attachable CD/DVD drive. The

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