Vensmile iPC002 is an Ultra Thin Windows 8.1 mini PC with a 7,000 mAh Battery

Several mini PCs and sticks based on Intel Atom Z3735f/g tablet processors have been announced in the last few months, including MeegoPad T01 and MINIX NEO Z64. But iPC002 introduced to me by VISSON, is a little different, as it includes most features of a tablet with a thin form factor, and an internal battery, but the display, and adds full sized USB ports.

iPC002iPC002 specifications:

  • SoC – Intel Atom Z3735F  “Bay Trail” quad core processor @ 1.33 GHz (Bust freq: 1.83 GHz) with Intel HD graphics Gen 7 (2W TDP)
  • System Memory – 2 GB DDR3L
  • Storage – 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot
  • Video Output – micro HDMI
  • Audio I/O – micro HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack, and built-in microphone
  • Connectivity – 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
  • USB – 2x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x micro USB OTG 2.0 port
  • Misc – Volume Up/Down Key, Power Key , Home key
  • Power Supply – 5V/2A via micro USB port, 7000 mAh battery good for 3 hours of 1080p video playback.
  • Dimensions – 148 x 79 x 9.2 mm
  • Weight – 210 grams

The system only runs Windows 8.1, and I’ve been told a dual boot Windows/Linux image was in development but has been dropped because “it has many problems, and too slow”, which does not bode well for other dual boot Intel Bay Trail-T systems, or maybe the company did not want to invest resources into Linux development. A mobile app is also being developed which will let consumers use their phone as a wireless mouse, remote, and keyboard, as well as transfer files back and forth between the phone and the computer. A screen mirroring function will allow to see Windows 8.1 from your mobile device, which could make the battery a bit more useful. Intel is apparently actively involved in this project, or so I’m told. When I asked for a product page, I was provided a link to Amazon US for a product called Vensmile iPC002, but not yet for sale.

iPC002 looks exactly the same as Guleek i8 pre-sold on DealExtreme for $104, except it only comes with 16GB eMMC, and the battery has a 3,000 mAh capacity.

A reader on Liliputing suggested you could make a portable system with display by connecting the system to a 16″ USB powered LCD, so for $200 you can get some sort of portable computer with a sizable display.

Via AndroidPC.es, Freire, and Visson.

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Sander
Sander
9 years ago

Wow, interesting device.

And how can they include Windows 8.1 in the 100 USD price? Is this a free Windows, or an illegale one, or … ?

Galll0s
Galll0s
9 years ago

Its called windows 8.1 Bing. Costs only 15$ for the manufacturer.

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago

I feel that many project XBMC will be born with this mini PC, I also commend the effort of the selling price, we advance ! 😉

Sam
Sam
9 years ago

Is it just me or. Linux is being gently pushed away from these new trends?

Someone from the other side
Someone from the other side
9 years ago

Behold, a tablet without a screen.

d1dd1
d1dd1
9 years ago

Dimensions – 148 x 79 x 9.2 cm

biggest tablet without a screen ever 😉

onebir
onebir
9 years ago

@d1dd1
“Dimensions – 148 x 79 x 9.2 cm

biggest table without a screen ever”

FTFY

Manny
Manny
9 years ago

Or a Mini pc with integrated UPS 😉

Linux will be more popular on tablets and these ” tablets without screen “, once Ubuntu touch/tablets is available, just like win8 works on tablet like HW with working drivers

FransM
FransM
9 years ago

Device looks nice. Wrt the dual boot option: The statement “it has many problems, and too slow” is quite odd. You either boot into windows or linux; that is only a startup issue. There are various tablets around with Baytrail SoC’s that support android with decent performance and there are also some that are dual boot. Seems to me the problems are at the developer side. @Manny: yeah a PC with integrated UPS: cool view. Would be nice for a home server, but I fear that if power is down my network is also down (but you could still still… Read more »

Xan
Xan
9 years ago

This is interesting device. Price point is nice, I bet it will run XBMC win version without problem.

Integrated battery, no need for external power source brick, low TDP, you can add two external drives with USB ports..

All in all interesting device at this price point.

dhead666
dhead666
9 years ago

The screen suggestion at the end of the article isn’t quite good idea as it’s a DisplayLink based screen, no HDMI, you’ll pay in performance and power.
As a DisplayLink based product the price is quite nice but it’s a very old product I’m guessing based on a chip two generation backward, the current generation can do 4K over USB 3.0.

Tadej
Tadej
9 years ago

I will gladly like to know where to buy one 😉

Aftab
Aftab
9 years ago

Windows 8.1 with Bing is Free to manufacturers, its restricted to OEM’s only and also restricted to cheap devices. See this article: http://www.howtogeek.com/195934/what-exactly-is-windows-8.1-with-bing-do-i-have-to-use-bing/

Aftab
Aftab
9 years ago

@Gabe
Just ordered this, lets see if its any good.

Joe Bucks
Joe Bucks
9 years ago

Joe Bucks :
Another somewhat cheaper option,but with LAN.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Win8-mini-PC-Intel-Atom-Z3735F-CPU-windows-8-smart-computer-2GB-DDR3-32GB-ROM-Intel/32260905547.html

I forgot to mention that above model does not come with a remote control,but this one comes with a remote
control for $28 extra.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pc-Intel-Set-Top-Box-Windows-8-Atom-Z3753/32247414750.html

Gabe
Gabe
9 years ago

$28 for a remote, that’s a little bit much.

Camille
Camille
9 years ago


This is with windows 8.1 with bing, but is not activated

Tadej
Tadej
9 years ago


Yes I saw the commercial, but I would wait for iPC002 🙂

Someone from the other side
Someone from the other side
9 years ago

Seeing that GeekBuying has the Pipo W2F (2G/32G version) for 125 USD (and windows for sure is free for the tablet), I somehow don’t really see why anyone would bother with these things (unless you need LAN, that is)?

Camille
Camille
9 years ago

A good news is the Intel also developed a product like this, named Compute Stick, means Compute when, where, and how you want. It seems like a Chocolate, very small, have windows 8.1 and linux two version.
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-stick/intel-compute-stick.html?utm_source=tuicool

Camille
Camille
9 years ago

I checked with the Engineer of Vensmile, they told me, they can do the iPC002 runing with linux Ubuntu, but only do it when have a ODM project.

Camille
Camille
9 years ago

@Tadej
Good news, iPC002 is in stock now, ^-^

Selling on Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00REGG6QU

Camille
Camille
9 years ago


haha,yes, it is same with the other z3735f mini pc, but there is a tool can help solve this problem

onebir
onebir
9 years ago


“A mobile app is also being developed which will let consumers use their phone as a wireless mouse, remote, and keyboard, as well as transfer files back and forth between the phone and the computer. A screen mirroring function will allow to see Windows 8.1 from your mobile device, which could make the battery a bit more useful. ”

Now seems to be working – from focalprice page:
“Connect this mini PC, only need one APP, the classic WINDOWS 8.1 interface can be displayed on your android phone “

Winston Bennett
Winston Bennett
9 years ago

Sander :
Wow, interesting device.
And how can they include Windows 8.1 in the 100 USD price? Is this a free Windows, or an illegale one, or … ?

i juist bought 2 of these but cant seem to get the audio working over my TV

Camille
Camille
9 years ago

@Winston Bennett
You need setting the audio output via HDMI

Vin
Vin
9 years ago

USB-A ports unstable when PC is used headless.
It keeps disconnecting and reconnecting USB devices on the USB-A ports the moment you turn the monitor off or disconnect the HDMI cable. You can actually see the red LED on the vensmile flicker as the usb connects and disconnects. They need to fix this major flaw.

Daniel
Daniel
9 years ago

The build quality of the Vensmile IPC002 is marginal. I had to fix the internal USB port ribbon cable since purchasing the unit a month ago. The power button on the back of the unit is also finicky and I also had to upgrade the power adapter to a 5V 3000 mA (the one supplied is only 5V 2000 mA) to supply enough current to keep the battery charged and the computer running at the same time (otherwise the unit would shut itself off when the battery would deplete. My HP Stream 7 tablet had the same problem.)

John
John
9 years ago

Can this be upgraded to Win10? Would it run 3D software such as Zwift without any issues?

nowy
nowy
9 years ago

Hi.
Some one start linux on it? I used tutorial from http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/08/12/ubuntu-14-04-3-desktop-image-for-intel-atom-z3735f-mini-pcs-and-sticks/. But wifi not working and I can’t boot ubuntu after install. Some idea?

Terry Daniels
Terry Daniels
8 years ago

This makes a lot of sense in a small business that doesn’t do a lot of intense computing, but needs their data to survive a power outage. That way they don’t have to worry about buying a UPS.

jp26198926
jp26198926
5 years ago

hi, i have this kind of item,
i made mistake in bios settings and now my device wont boot only led light is open and nothing happens, Is there any other way to reset the bios or update the firmware for this device?

thanks,

jp26198926
jp26198926
5 years ago

Hi Jean-Luc, thanks for sharing i’ll check that out.

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