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April 28, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 20 Comments

What a difference two years make? Comparing SBC prices in 2024 and 2026

Looking back, 2024 feels like a golden year for single board computers, as the increasing price of RAM (and storage and other components) since late 2025 due to the AI demand has made those much less attractive, price/performance ratio-wise. We’ve already documented Raspberry Pi SBC price hikes, and after several increases, the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB went from $120 to $305, or a 154% change in price. Yesterday, I noticed the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero had a new version with 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash, and a reader was quick to point out the $181 price tag to Europe was painful, bearing in mind it also includes VAT and shipping. Looking at the original December 2023 article, the BPI-M4 Zero 2GB/8GB sold for $28.90 plus shipping, and it now shows up at $115 before taxes. That’s a 297% hike, or about four times the price from a little over […]

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

UmbrelOS – A Debian-based personal home cloud OS with a slick user interface

UmbrelOS is a Debian-based home cloud OS with a neat web-based interface that works on devices like Raspberry Pi SBCs, mini PCs, old computers, and more. Having been first released in 2020, the OS is not exactly new, but I only discovered it today after noticing it was one of the supported operating systems for the Pironman 5 Pro Max enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. It initially launched as a tool for running a Bitcoin full node on a Raspberry Pi easily, but eventually turned into a home cloud OS that competes against other open-source solutions such as OpenMediaVault or CasaOS/ZimaOS. UmbrelOS highlights: Intuitive web dashboard at umbrel.local or your device’s IP. Umbrel App Store — Over 300 apps, including Nextcloud or Immich for media and document storage, Jellyfin for media streaming, Home Assistant automation framework, Vaultwarden password manager, Bitcoin and Lightning nodes, AdGuard Home adblocker, and AI-related tools […]

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge fanless mini PC features up to Core 3 N355 Twin Lake CPU for kiosks and digital signage applications

AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge is an industrial mini PC with dual 4K display support powered by an Alder Lake-N/Twin Lake processor up to the Intel Core 3 N355 CPU and designed for kiosks, video conferencing suites, video walls, and interactive billboards. The fanless computer ships with up to 16GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC flash, offers M.2 sockets for NVMe storage and WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity, and features two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.2 ports, an RS-232/422/485 COM port, and more. The company also provides DIN rail, wall, and VESA mounting options for the mini PC. AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge specifications: Alder Lake-N/Twin Lake SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6 MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 12W Intel Processor N150 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD […]

February 10, 2026March 24, 2026 by Debashis Das - 8 Comments

Beelink ME Pro 2-bay Intel N95/N150 NAS and mini PC supports 5GbE networking, up to 3x M.2 MVMe SSDs

Beelink ME Pro is a compact 2-bay hybrid NAS and Windows 11 mini PC built around Intel N95 (Alder Lake-N) or N150 (Twin Lake) SoC, and equipped with two 3.5-/2.5-inch SATA bays and three M.2 2280 NVMe slots for storage. It also features a “DIY drawer” design that lets users swap the motherboard for upgrades. The system also features up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 5 GbE and 2.5 GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and various I/Os, including USB-C (10 Gbps), USB-A, HDMI 2.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. An internal blower-based cooling system, an aluminum chassis with thermal pads, and anti-vibration drive mounts help with improved thermals and noise control. Target applications include home NAS, media server, Proxmox/TrueNAS host, small office file server, lightweight virtualization, backup appliance, and compact desktop PC. Beelink ME Pro specifications: SoC(one or the other) Intel Processor N95 quad-core “Alder Lake-N” processor […]

February 3, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Cincoze CV-221C 21.5-inch modular slim Panel PC supports up to Intel Core Ultra 3/5/7 Meteor Lake-PS SoC

Cincoze CV-211C is a family of 21.5-inch modular slim panel PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra 3/5/7 Meteor Lake-PS SoC (P2302 Series), Core i3-1215UE or Core-i5-1245UE Alder Lake processor (P2202 Series), Core i3-8145UE or Core i5-8365UE Whiskey Lake SoC (P2102 Series), or Core i3-6100U or Core i5-6300U Skylake processor (P2002 Series). All are advertised as new models, despite some being powered by Skylake processors released in 2015. They share similar key features such as up to a 21.5-inch TFT panel with 1920×1080 resolution, VGA output, dual Ethernet, three to four USB 3.2 ports, and more. We’ll focus on the Cincoze CV-211C P2302 Series in this article. Cincoze CV-221C P2302 Series specifications: CV-221C panel Display – 21.5-inch 16.7M color LCD with 1920×1080 resolution Brightness – 300 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio – 5000:1 Pixel Pitch (mm) – 0.24825 (H) x 0.24825 (V) Viewing Angle (H-V) – 178° / 178° Backlight LED Life Time […]

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Jetway P150CDN1 – A 15-inch Alder Lake-N fanless industrial panel PC with 8 USB ports for kiosk and HMI

P150CDN1 Alder Lake N Fanless Touch Panel Computer

The Jetway P150CDN1 is a 15-inch fanless industrial touch panel PC built around the Intel N97 (Alder Lake-N) quad-core processor and designed for HMI, kiosks, factory automation, retail, healthcare, and other space-constrained or hygiene-sensitive environments. The industrial touch panel PC features a 10-point capacitive touchscreen, HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 video outputs, DDR5 memory, M.2 and SATA storage, audio, dual Gigabit Ethernet, eight USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, as well as RS-232/485 DB9 serial ports. The device has an operating temperature range of –10°C to 60°C, and the enclosure supports wall, panel, and VESA mounting for industrial and commercial touchscreen deployments. Jetway P150CDN1 specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N97 CPU – Quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache GPU – 24EU Intel UHD Graphics Gen 12 @ 1.2 GHz TDP: 12W System Memory – Up to 32GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory via a single SO-DIMM (Note: […]

January 2, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Cincoze MD-3000 is a scalable DIN-Rail computer with up to 14th Gen 24-core Intel Core i9-14900 CPU

Cincoze MD-3000 scalable DIN RAIL computer

Cincoze MD-3000 is a high-performance, scalable DIN-Rail computer powered by a 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen Intel processor and designed to be expanded with up to six modules through the company’s “Scalable Expansion Deck” (SED) connected to the computer’s PCIe x16 slot. Based on an up to a 14th Gen 24-core Intel Core i9-14900 Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPU, the MD-3000 supports up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory with optional ECC, up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs, and a 2.5-inch SATA bay, and is equipped with two 4K-capable DisplayPort connectors, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.2 ports, an RS232/RS485 DB9 connector and more. It mainly targets vision-driven smart manufacturing applications. Cincoze MD-3000 specifications: SoC (One or the other) 14th Generation Intel Raptor Lake-S Refresh Series – 35W Intel Processor 300T dual-core CPU @ 3.4 GHz, up to 65W Intel Core i9-14900 24-core CPU @ 5.8 GHz; 20 SKUs available 13th […]

December 26, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Jetway B903DMTX Intel N97 fanless industrial box PC features 10 USB ports, four DB9 serial interfaces

Jetway B903DMTX is a fanless industrial box PC built around the Intel N97 quad-core Alder Lake-N CPU and designed for industrial applications with up to ten USB Type-A ports, four DB9 serial ports, dual GbE, and support for M.2 wireless modules. It supports up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory, SATA III and M.2 SSD storage, along with WiFi and Bluetooth through an M.2 E-Key slot. The system also features 4Kp60-capable HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs. The embedded box PC runs on a 12–19V DC input, supports AT/ATX power modes, and includes features such as a watchdog timer, Intel PTT (fTPM), and a wide -10°C to 60°C operating temperature. These features make it suitable for factory automation, kiosks, digital signage, industrial gateways, and edge computing systems. Jetway B903DMTX specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics Gen 12 @ 1.2 […]